Nov 07, 2022
Israel marks Rabin assassination anniversary
By Erin Viner Several ceremonies were held to mark 27 years since the murder of then-Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was shot to death…
Oct 19, 2021
26 years since Rabin Assassination
Several official events were held in Jerusalem to mark the 1995 assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was murdered on 5 November…
Mar 26, 2021
No clear winner in Israeli polls
The Central Elections Committee has announced the final count of votes cast in Israel’s national election on Tuesday. The tally shows that the right-wing Likud party led by Prime Minister…
Mar 23, 2021
Israelis vote for 24th Knesset
Polling stations opened at 7 AM in Israel this morning in the fourth national election in two years, and will close at 10 PM local time. 6,578,084 citizens are eligible…
Mar 22, 2021
Brief guide to Israeli elections
Israelis head back to the polls tomorrow to cast their ballots in the unprecedented fourth national election in two years. According to final public opinion polls, no single party will…
May 15, 2020
Likud internal dissent over cabinet posts delays Israeli government formation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now engaged in mediating demands of his Likud party members for senior portfolios, in a development that unexpectedly delayed formation of the nation’s 35th…
May 11, 2020
Former Likud ally joins opposition and ‘prepares for day after Netanyahu”
Israel’s 35th government is slated to be officially sworn in on Wednesday (13 May), when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take office without the support of one of his formerly-staunchest…