Debate

Netanyahu must agree to debate Eisenkot as it's only way for voters to get answers - editorial

Israel needs those answers to understand how its leaders would prevent another catastrophe. Accountability also requires examining the decisions of the military and intelligence establishments.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot

Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate, US tourist arrested outside IDF's Kirya complex

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

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(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

'Right thing for Israeli democracy': Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate

"The haredim sent an MK to me and told me: 'Gadi, we are done with the alliance with Netanyahu. Come and tell us what you are offering us,'" he said.

|ByYEHUDA SHLEZINGER
Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow participates in the 2026 Toronto Pride Parade on June 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Toronto debate on antisemitism takes place with mayors absence

Toronto City Councilor Mike Colle addressed the audience during the event, emphasizing the broader stakes of the municipal election beyond everyday civic issues.

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Bernie Sanders: In my view, Netanyahu is a racist

Speaking at the sixth Democratic debate in Los Angeles, the Vermont senator also said that regarding US foreign policy, "It's not just being pro-Israel. We must be pro-Palestinian, as well."

DECEMBER 21, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
BERNIE SANDERS, one of several US Democratic candidates who spoke at J Street.

Activists rally against antisemitism with JewBelong

“In response to the alt-right chanting ‘Jews will not replace us,’ we showed up today to say that no matter what, Jewish people belong here in America.”

DECEMBER 21, 2019ByRACHEL WOLF
Young Jewish activists rallying against antisemitism outside the Democratic debate at Loyola Marymount University

Teaching Israeli, Palestinian Youth the Art of Diplomacy

Debate for Peace program is ‘the most impactful thing that has happened in my life,’ says former participant

NOVEMBER 27, 2019BySTEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
Students from middle schools in Nazareth and Nof Hagalil study together and create joint projects

10-year-old reporter at the debate has tough questions for Bernie Sanders

His first question for a top surrogate for Bernie Sanders was whether the Vermont senator was up to the job of running for president after a heart attack.

OCTOBER 16, 2019ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks after the senate voted on a resolution ending U.S. military support for the war in Yemen on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2018.

Another Democratic debate links Trump to white supremacy – once again

Third time not a charm for President Trump in Democratic Party debates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

Democrats get personal on second debate, scorch Trump for racism

Many of the candidates took shots at former Vice President Joe Biden, who is the front-runner among the 25 Democrats running.

AUGUST 1, 2019ByJTA
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks on the second night of the second U.S. 2020 presidential Democratic candidates debate in Detroit, Michigan

Trump calls CNN anchor Don Lemon 'the dumbest man on television'

President lashes out over Democratic debate question.

JULY 31, 2019ByEZRA TAYLOR
US President Donald Trump and CNN's Don Lemon

Second 2020 U.S. Democratic debate to feature Biden-Harris rematch

The four front-runners were divided equally among the two debate nights in a live, randomized drawing televised by CNN.

JULY 19, 2019ByREUTERS
Candidates debate during the second night of the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S.

TAU team wins exclusive international debate competition

This most recent win in the world's most exclusive debate competition makes Israel the #1 debate force to be reckoned with.

JULY 14, 2019ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Noam Dahan debates during the exclusive European Round Robin international debating competition, 2019.

Caroline Glick wants law to let MKs keep foreign citizenship

Former MK Dov Lipman, who is from Maryland, said the law should not be changed, because it frees MKs of any potential conflict of interest.

MARCH 31, 2019ByGIL HOFFMAN
Caroline Glick left journalism to join the New Right (Hayamin Hehadash) party