Debate

Gadi Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to public debate in response to Likud video criticizing him

"Netanyahu, enough with the incitement videos... set a date and a place. Come to a public debate. We'll answer the public's questions. A true leader speaks with the public," Eisenkot said.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University, May 12, 2026.
Former US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026.

Joe Biden's wife Jill thought he was 'having a stroke' during 2024 presidential debate

Joe Biden, 81 years old at the time of the debate, dropped out of the US presidential race on July 21, 2024.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Kosher restaurant vandalized in Athens by anti-Israel hooligans.

'Zionophobia': A new term to fight anti-Zionism - opinion

Zionophobia ought to be on the lips of every individual who is thrust into the Israel debate, and the term should be broadcast far and wide on social media and beyond.

|ByDANIEL M. ROSEN
A man, wearing a kippah, holds the British flag at a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.

The noise around religious slaughter has killed debate across the Diaspora - opinion

A ban on non-mechanically stunned slaughter would profoundly harm the lives of observant Jews.

|BySHIMON COHEN

The Harris-Trump presidential debate: What did it mean for Israel? - opinion

Kamala Harris is not necessarily the best candidate for US President, under the circumstances she is the preferable of the two options.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a presidential debate with Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Should Kamala Harris use debate to prove support for Jews, Israel?

The strategists are confident in Harris's support for the Jewish community and Israel. The foreign policy expert and the actor think the onus is on Harris to use the debate to prove it. 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
A person walks in front of a sign advertising the presidential debate, ahead of the debate between Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 202

Shmuley Boteach vows to 'destroy' Candace Owens in upcoming Piers Morgan debate

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach said that he would "destroy" Candace Owens in the Wednesday debate.

AUGUST 30, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Candace Owens vs. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (illustrative)

Trump claims Harris backs out of Fox News debate in Truth Social post

Donald Trump said President Kamala Harris will not participate in a Fox News debate planned for September 4 in Pennsylvania.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A combination picture shows Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gesturing during a rally with his vice presidential running mate US Senator JD Vance in Minnesota, US, July 27, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking as

'No obvious successor': Expert discusses shaky Democratic prospects with Biden

Prof. Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University recently discussed Biden's political future after his failed debate with Trump.

JULY 8, 2024By103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
US President Joe Biden exits Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S. July 7, 2024.

‘Dissident dialogues’: Pitting pro- and anti-Israel pundits against each other - opinion

Historically, victimhood was something people wanted to transcend. Now it’s become a badge of honor to hold onto fervently.

JULY 1, 2024ByBRIAN BLUM
BRIAHNA JOY GRAY was audacious enough to claim, ‘Muslims had nothing to do with Oct. 7. Gazans didn’t do Oct. 7.

Biden and Trump both came across as strong Israel supporters in presidential debate - editorial

We urge President Biden to expedite a deal to return the remaining 120 hostages to Israel, five of whom are US citizens.

JUNE 30, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Republican candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks as he attends a presidential debate with Democrat candidate, U.S. President Joe Biden, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Trump criticized for 'Palestinian' insult in debate with Biden

Biden and Trump had a brief exchange on the war in Gaza but did not have a substantive discussion on how to end the conflict.

JUNE 29, 2024ByREUTERS
Democratic Party presidential candidate US President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former US President Donald Trump speak during a presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024 in a combination photo.

Putin looms large as Biden, Trump clash on foreign policy in first debate

"Go ahead, let Putin go in and control Ukraine, and then move on to Poland and other places. See what happens then. He has no idea what the hell he's talking about," Biden said of Trump.

JUNE 28, 2024ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Russian journalists before his departure at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam June 20, 2024.

'Very bad Palestinian': Trump slams Biden's Israel performance at presidential debate

The two candidates used the war in Gaza as the centerpiece of their debate, with Biden adding that only Hamas wants to be at war, and Trump placing partial blame on Israel.

JUNE 28, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN, REUTERS
Democratic candidate, US President Joe Biden, speaks during a presidential debate with Republican candidate, former US President Donald Trump, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024.