Hi everyone! With our Israel tour coming up in October, suddenly minds turn toward things and places we will see when we go there. So, are you ready for a little Sunday afternoon fun? איפו זה ..... Where is this? We'll visit this sight on our October tour! Why not join us! Find out about …
Politics are complicated in Israel! Final vote tallies are in following last Tuesday's election, and Right and Center-wing parties garnered 97 seats. The liberal left won only 23 seats. So, why is it so difficult for Benjamin Netanyahu, head of the largest party, to put together a majority coalition of 61 or more seats? Most …
As I often say, Israeli politics is more complicated and unpredictable than American politics. Currently, over 85% of votes have been counted following the Israeli election on Tuesday, and it appears clear neither Netanyahu or anti-Netanyahu parties have a solid coalition. Therefore, things are likely to get very interesting over the next few days and …
Continue reading Will Netanyahu Turn to an Arab Party to Form a Coalition?
For the fourth time in two years, Israelis went to the polls yesterday in hopes of establishing a stable government. Official results are not known yet, but it appears Netanyahu's Likud party has won the most seats, as expected. However, in Israeli government, a political party or a coalition of parties must win a majority …
Continue reading Will Netanyahu be Able to Build a Coalition Following Tuesday’s Election?
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