Israeli presidential election

Former MK Pnina Rosenblum considers run for presidency, return to politics

Rosenblum was a popular lecturer at academic and business economic forums and joined the Knesset in 2005 after running a successful cosmetics business.

 Israeli businesswoman, model and media personality Pnina Rosenblum attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and the 1967 War, in the Israeli parliament on May 24, 2017.
 HERZOG WITH Spanish Ambassador Ana Maria Salomon Perez.

Grapevine September 22, 2021: Enhanced diplomacy

Incoming President Isaac Herzog speaks at the memorial for Yoni Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog, Israel's 11th president: ambition fulfilled, plan in hand

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Isaac Herzog, a man with much political experience.

Herzog, Rivlin meet to begin presidential transition


Grapevine June 6, 2021: Countdown for change

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

President Reuven Rivlin at an event marking the centenary of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel, May 31, 2021.

Does Israel really need a president?

Most people need a parent figure of some kind, which is why Queen Elizabeth has remained so popular in Britain. To Jewish communities abroad, the president of Israel is the closest thing to royalty.

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog , Photis Photiu of Cyprus, President Reuven Rivlin and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Terens  Nicolaos Quick.

Amir Peretz not running for president

Economy Minister Amir Peretz announced on Wednesday that he will not be a candidate in the race for president

Chairman of the Labor party Amir Peretz seen during a press conference with Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz and party members in Tel Aviv on March 12, 2020.

Presidential candidate hints Netanyahu can no longer run

Shimon Shetreet aims to limit key power of president.

Shimon Shetreet

Grapevine: Move over Yuli Edelstein, here comes Miriam Peretz

A petition is being circulated for the nomination of Miriam Peretz to serve as the next president.

Miriam Peretz at the recent launch of the English translation of her bestseller, ‘Miriam’s Song.’

Netanyahu puts kibosh on talk of early elections

This is the second time in as many weeks that Netanyahu showed he’ll do what he can to keep the coalition together when he has had opportunities to call an election.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Racism at the top? The real scandal and motive behind the scandal of President Katzav

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US voters in Israel say iVoteIsrael flubbed absentee ballot requests

“This is ridiculous. Obviously iVoteIsrael is trying to do a service, but it’s a disservice if it doesn’t work,” she said.

COLORADO RESIDENTS vote in the US midterm elections

World leaders to arrive in Israel for Friday funeral of Shimon Peres

Obama, Prince Charles and Hillary and Bill Clinton are among those due to pay their last respects to the veteran statesman.

Former PM Shimon Peres dies at 93

Shimon Peres, former president and veteran Israeli statesman, dies at 93

Senior statesman dies after suffering a stroke two weeks ago.

Shimon Peres

Eight US election races the Jewish community is watching in 2016

It remains to be seen how Israel and the consequences of the nuclear deal reached with Iran last year will play out in a number of local and state elections later this fall.

Democratic Party Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Shultz