Elections

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara vote in the municipal elections in Jerusalem

Israelis more satisfied with local than national authorities, poll finds

Tachlith Institute's poll shows Israelis favor local authorities over national institutions, especially during the war, signaling potential reforms.

35 municipalities to hold second election round on Sunday

According to Israeli law, in this scenario, the top two finishers in the race go head-to-head, and therefore, 70 candidates will be up for election on Sunday. 

Now or after the war?: When do Israelis want to hold elections?

Among other things, readers were asked to give their opinion on the timing of a general election.

Nikki Haley ends White House bid, WSJ reports

The decision will ensure that Donald Trump will win the Republican nomination and once again face Democratic President Joe Biden in November's election.

By REUTERS
06/03/2024

Big revelation: Meet Israel's top 22 most popular mayors

Three of Israel's top mayors: Ronen Plot of Nof HaGalil leads with 98.5% support, followed by Ruvik Danilovich of Beer Sheva with 96.6%, and Nissim Gozlan of Be'er Yaakov with 96%.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

'A gift to Israel': Liberman calls for elections for first time since October 7

The level of distrust and political maneuvering meant that "the government has exhausted its potential," and that it was time for an election, Liberman said.

Shehbaz Sharif wins Pakistan's top job for second time

Sharif, 72, won a parliamentary vote for premier, resuming the role he had held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of last month's elections.

By REUTERS
03/03/2024
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