Countdown to Israel’s Third Election

Political uncertainty in Israel is heightening as the deadline to form a successful government rapidly approaches. Just 16 days remain of the three-week period granted the Knesset to elect any…

No Progress in Israeli Coalition Talks

Following an invitation from Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz, a closed-door meeting was held with Prime Minister and Likud Head Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s office at the…

Blue & White advances coalition-building efforts

As the Blue and White political faction advances negotiations toward the building of the next Israeli government, Chairman Benny Gantz will be meeting this coming Monday October 28 with the…

Gantz Tasked to Form Next Israeli Government

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has officially transferred the mandate to form the next national government to Blue and White party Chairman, LTG (res.) Benny Gantz. The former IDF Chief-of-Staff and political…

The Latest on Israel’s Political Impasse

By Erin Viner Nearly one month after Israel’s second national election on September 17, there has yet to be a resolution of the political deadlock preventing the formation of the…

Impasse May Force 3rd Israeli Elections

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has concluded two days of consultations with representatives of all of the political parties elected to Jerusalem’s 22nd parliament, the Knesset. The Israeli head of state…