BIN’s Guide to Israel’s 2019 Elections
Members of Knesset are not elected directly, but only as part of rosters of specific lists which participate in the general elections. To be represented in the Knesset, a party that takes part in the elections must pass the qualifying electoral threshold, which is currently 3.25%. Following elections to the Knesset, the lists of the parties, which passed the qualifying threshold receive a number of the 120 Knesset seats which is proportional to their electoral strength.
Will New Israeli Government Begin Building Third Temple After Elections?
The maverick Zehut party is steadily gaining traction in the polls under the banner of Jewish rights in the Holy Land, much to the chagrin of their left-wing opponents. A Temple Mount agenda is built into his party’s platform which calls to move government facilities to the Temple Mount and give the Chief Rabbinate authority over the site.
The Likud is the Real Threat to Israel
While we are all busy watching Netanyahu attack a celebrity on social media, his party is busy with political plans that endanger the Jewish and democratic nature of the state
Pekudei, Counting, and Israeli Election Polls
This week’s Torah Reading, Pekudei, describes a very Jewish character trait, meticulous accounting, whether in business, government, or the social sector.
Time for Likud to Decide What It Is
The outcome of the primaries could have been much worse, but the party faithful proved they were not Netanyahu’s obedient soldiers, voting for Gideon Sa’ar, the prime minister’s political rival, and against David Sharan, who enjoyed Netanyahu’s support despite being suspected of corruption. So now what?
Rare Recording Of Menachem Begin Announcing State of Israel Unearthed
A speech by Menachem Begin recorded just after the establishment of the State of Israel had been archived and hidden away but is now being offered for sale. Kedem Auction House announced the magnetic reel and the rights to the recording are going on auction in Jerusalem next month with an opening bid of $300,000. It is estimated the recording will demand a price of $500,000-800,000.
Guatemala to Move Embassy to Jerusalem 2 Days After US
‘Two days after the US moves its embassy, Guatemala will return and permanently move its embassy to Jerusalem,’ said President Morales.
Netanyahu: ‘Only a Matter of Time’ Before Others Move Embassy to Jerusalem
‘It’s only a matter of time before other countries join the US in moving their embassies to Jerusalem,’ Netanyahu said.
Likud Central Committee Votes To ‘Exercise Sovereignty’ Over Judea and Samaria
The Likud Central Committee voted Sunday night to exercise Israeli sovereignty over Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria.
PM Netanyahu Slams “Fake News Industry”
Netanyahu said the “fake news industry” was behind efforts to oust him from office with false accusations of corruption.
