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knesset-elections
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jpost.compolitics3 days ago
New Israeli Party Forms Ahead of Knesset Elections
A new party called A Place for Us All, previously known as Standing Together, has announced its intention to contest upcoming Knesset elections. The party emerged from a grassroots movement active in various communities.
jta.orgpolitics39 days ago
Israeli Coalition Moves to Dissolve Knesset Ahead of Early Elections
Israel's coalition leaders moved Wednesday to dissolve the Knesset, setting the stage for early elections. The ultra-Orthodox parties within the coalition differed on preferred timing, with one seeking a September 1 vote and the other favoring dates during the Jewish High Holiday…
thenation.compolitics46 days ago
Poll Shows Likud Would Likely Win Fewer Than 20 Knesset Seats Without Netanyahu
A Maariv readers’ poll published Wednesday found that Likud would likely receive fewer than 20 seats in the Knesset if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were not leading the party. Among opposition voters, 42.4 percent said Likud would win between 10 and 20 seats, while 37.7 perc…
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jpost.compolitics49 days ago
Naftali Bennett Announces Candidacy for Israeli Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett has declared his intention to run for prime minister of Israel. Recent polls show his party tied with another at 24 Knesset seats each. His platform includes an inquiry into the October 7 events, establishing an Israeli constitution, term limits for the prime mini…
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