Breaking Down the Right-Wing Victory in Israel

After a year and a half of liberal leftist governance, Israeli voters decided enough was enough. Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party again won the majority of mandates and it appears Netanyahu has a coalition of other parties to form the next Israeli government. Assuming the Religious Zionism, Shas, and United Torah Judaism parties agree to sit …

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Will Benjamin Netanyahu Pull Out Another Miracle Victory?

As I write, Israeli officials are still counting votes from Tuesday's election, but exit polls are showing positive signs that former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have pulled out another Houdini-like electoral victory. Of course, in Israel, voters do not actually vote for a person, but for a party. The head of the party garnering …

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Israel’s Election: Is Jewish Sovereignty on the Ballot?

Israelis go to the polls tomorrow for an election every bit as important as our own in America. There is a 7-10 hour time difference (depending upon where you live) between mainland USA and Israel. That means "tomorrow" begins later tonight, so our prayer plea below should begin immediately. But first, some detail... Though viewed …

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Netanyahu on an International Media Blitz as Israeli Elections Loom

Benjamin Netanyahu, always the strategist, is increasing his international presence just days before Israelis go to the polls. Why would an Israeli candidate for Prime Minister spend time giving interviews to global news services at such a crucial time? Simple! He can get his position out to the world, and Israel's citizen will see it …

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