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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Making Sense of Israel’s Elections

For the fifth time in about 4 years, Israeli's will go to the polls on November 1. Will current Prime Minister Yair Lapid re-establish control and retain his position? Will long-time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu find his way back to the PM's office? Will a new Israeli leader emerge? To answer those questions, one must …

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Never a Dull Moment in Israeli Politics

With seemingly all focus turned toward the US mid-term elections, there is a very important election happening in Israel a week prior to American elections. On November 1, Israelis go to the polls for the fifth time in 4 years to elect a Prime Minister and reset the Knesset (Israel's parliament). In Israel ballots are …

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Israel: In Search of Strong Leadership

Because all eyes seem to be on America's elections, Israel is racing toward their fifth election in four years with little notice. Like America, Israel is suffering from weak leadership, making the upcoming election on November 1 crucial to right the listing ship. With US elections concluding exactly a week after Israel's, we are on …

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