Municipal elections

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch's office noted that a group of haredi residents blocked the assailants from reaching the mayor.

There have been some posters, some exposure on the media networks, and occasionally a few private salon get-togethers – but the big “action” has not happened yet. 

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

What is on the agenda now is feeling among some of the city’s residents that the ultra-Orthodox representatives are establishing facts on the ground and preparing to deepen their influence.

Jerusalem city councilors Laura Wharton and Yossi Havilio failed to unite their lists and run together, but their platforms are largely similar.

The Yesh Atid MK announced her run to unseat Ron Huldai, who "must show responsibility and drop out of the race," Barbivay said.

Efforts to increase female representation in the Jerusalem Municipality has now started to generate action on the ground.

The majority of the Arab residents have been boycotting the municipal elections since 1968, claiming that participation would be interpreted as recognition of Israel’s annexation of east Jerusalem.

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