Happening in Real Time: Elected American Officials are Openly Turning Against Israel

Friends, our world is spinning out of control, and sadly, America is the crank that turns that wheel. Just hours ago, while speaking at the radically pro-Palestinian J Street Conference, progressive Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders both called for the ousting of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, increasing funding to the Palestinian Authority (for …

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So, Who is Prime Minister of Israel?

Just like America was for quite some time, Israel is still waiting to see who the next Prime Minister will be! Following elections on March 23, it became evident very quickly that pathways to a majority in the Knesset (Israel's parliament) were very narrow. The news ebbs and flows, leaving Israelis and other to wonder …

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Israel’s Election: Will Netanyahu Translate 97 Center and Right-Wing Seats into a Stable Government?

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 …

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Will Netanyahu Turn to an Arab Party to Form a Coalition?

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 …

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