Israeli Elections
Last-Minute Politicking
With only a few days to go until the election, Tzipi Livni and Isaac Herzog were in the market (literally) for a photo op.
Israeli Voters Vent
What are Israeli voters really feeling? The video features short interviews about the upcoming election.
Legalize It With Meretz
A mainstream Israeli political party is finally willing to openly promote marijuana legalization. Will Israelis soon be getting high legally?
How My High School Predicts Israel's Elections
Before every election, Israel’s greatest politicians flock to Blich, a seemingly ordinary high school in a nondescript suburb. Lior Zaltzman, who attended the school, explains why.
Israeli Media's Sexist Election Coverage
Israeli women may be at the apex of their political power, but says Tiki Krakowski, the media’s sexism toward female politicians remains the same.
First the Bibi-Sitter, Now Miri Poppins
Like most of us, Israeli satire show ‘Eretz Nehederet’ found Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘Bibi-Sitter’ ad campaign truly mockable. So they came up with their own version. Introducing Miri Poppins.
GOP Lawmakers Ask State Department to Explain Funding for Group Working on Israeli Election
Two GOP lawmakers asked the Obama administration to explain the involvement of a State Department-funded dialogue group with an Israeli get out the vote effort.
Mimicking the GOP, Naftali Bennett's Lady-Themed Ad Is Not a Good Thing
You’re right Naftali Bennett. Never mind other issues that may concern the female electorate such as national security, or the economy. The only way to get through to us is to compare voting to dating.
Haredi Power on the Brink
Israel’s two ultra-Orthodox parties are in a crisis after the victory of a strong centrist and secular constituency. Will they be able to hold on to their political power?
Who Did the Jewish Settlers Vote For?
With all the votes counted in Israel’s election, Ori Nir crunches the numbers. He finds that Benjamin Netanyahu struck out with the ideological settlers of the West Bank.
