In Israel, Arab Voters Mobilize, Shifting Political landscape
The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political...
How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win Votes in the Israel Elections
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab...
With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?
Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger appear likely to win a majority. But there are ...
No matter who forms the Israeli government, democracy is dead | The David Hearst Podcast
Zionism is racism, even if The Irish Times claims otherwise
Fintan O’Toole dismisses the truth as “stupid slogans.” ...
No matter who forms the Israeli government, democracy is dead | The David Hearst Podcast
How Israel’s Election Could End
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot won a majority in Israel’s Parliament, leaving both with a chance to form a government. Our Jerusalem b...
Israel vote leaves door open to Iran attack
Netanyahu could launch fresh bombing campaign with US while he serves as caretaker prime minister during coalition talks, security experts say...
Israel’s ‘Houdini’ and his latest escape
Ever the political survivor, Benjamin Netanyahu retains a chance at a fresh term even after the failures of October 7...
Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale....
What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority, leaving Arab lawmakers as potential kingmakers in the new Parliament....
Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path
Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance head...
Mahmoud Khalil returns to Columbia University after ICE detention
An Inconclusive Vote Leaves Israelis Pondering an Uncertain Future
A day after the election, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were relieved he still had a chance to stay in power, while his opponents wo...
How Israel’s opposition fell short against Netanyahu
Those long opposed to the prime minister fear they have missed a historic opportunity to oust him...
Israel’s Arabs seek a slice of power
Arab parties are eyeing a record number of Knesset seats and potential kingmaker role after a surge in Palestinian Israeli votes...