Category Politics

Israel Exit Polls: Netanyahu Leading in Tight Race

Israeli election result unclear: PM Netanyahu close to securing 61-seat majority but depends on Bennett’s support; anti-Netanyahu bloc just short of 60 seats. Israeli election exit polls show indecisive results, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the lead but a…

Will Netanyahu Lose the 2021 Israeli Election?

Analysis of current poll numbers and Netanyahu’s performance in past elections shows that PM will have a hard time winning the 2021 Israeli election.  As Israel enters its fourth election season in two years, Benjamin Netanyahu is in trouble. The…

Israeli Muslims Protest French Criticism of Islam

Violent incidents reported as hundreds of Muslims protest near home of French ambassador. Israeli Muslims protest against France: Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Jaffa Saturday evening against what they view as French insults to Prophet Muhammad and to Islam, Channel…

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Left-Right Tensions in Israel on Brink of Violent Eruption

Radical activists gear up for street battles after right-wing assault on anti-government rally; leftist protesters forming self-defense squads as internal strife in Israel grows. Domestic infighting escalated dangerously this week as right-wing thugs attacked a leftist march in Tel Aviv…

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Security Alert: Is Netanyahu in Danger of Assassination?

Intelligence minister calls urgent session after receiving warnings about growing Netanyahu assassination threats; former defense chief urges tighter security around prime minister and his family.   Senior Shin Bet officials recently met with Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen to voice their…