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E-Mails Show Clinton without a Clue on How to Relate to Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

As Secretary of State, she did know what to say about the Goldstone Report that condemned Israel for alleged war crimes.

Israel / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Hillary Clinton Adviser Recommended Making Bibi’s Life ‘Uneasy’

By JNi.Media

Sandy Berger: “Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to find the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy."

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Donald Trump Defends Huckabee’s ‘Ovens’ Imagery

By JNi.Media

"I think what Mike has done has hit a nerve and he’s made people think a little bit.”

US / Politics / Elections

Bernie Sanders May Outrun Hillary Now, But Could Stumble on Super Tuesday

By JNi.Media

“Sure, a lot of people like Bernie Sanders, but can he win?”

Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

At Least One Jew Will Vote for Trump

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Michael Cohen, one of Donald Trump's closest aides, says the candidate really has a great relationship with Latinos.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Sanders, O’Malley, Shouted Down by African-American Protesters

By JNi.Media

Bernie Sanders, who has attracted huge crowds and is narrowing the gap between himself and Hillary Clinton, was nearly shouted off stage at a Netroots Nation conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Feiglin Launches New Party

By Jewish Press News Desk

Former Likud Knesset Member Moshe Feiglin announced Friday he is launching a new party called "Identity." Feiglin lost his bid for re-elected earlier this year after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu out-maneuvered him and left him in a low rank on the list of candidates. He served one term in the Knesset after succeeding in the […]

US / Elections / News Briefs

Jackie Mason Believes Trump Will Get GOP Nomination on Authenticity

By JNi.Media

So now there are two authentic presidential candidates in the race, one of them has an Orthodox Jewish daughter, and it’s not Bernie Sanders.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Trump-Mania Puts 'The Donald' in Dead Heat with Jeb Bush

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Trump still does not stand a chance. When voters were given only three choices, Bush smeared him.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Twitter Poll: Voters Prefer an Avocado over Trump in the White House

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The "AvocadoFact" Twitter account launched a just-for-fun poll, and the fruit is trouncing "the Donald."

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Trump Ranks No. 2 GOP Candidate in Nationwide Poll

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"The Donald" is in the number two spot, shared with Ben Carson, in Iowa and Michigan after a survey that already placed him in the second spot in New Hampshire.

US / Elections / News Briefs

Clinton Losing Ground to Sanders in New Hampshire and Iowa

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hillary has become a magnet for bad news, but it will take a lot more to beat her.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Islamists / North African States

Hillary Failed to Turn Over Email Exchanges With Blumenthal About Benghazi

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillary Clinton failed to turn over email exchanges with Sidney Blumenthal about Benghazi attacks.

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Donald Trump Running to Be 'Greatest President God Ever Created'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Trump loves Israel and Netanyahu and hates Obama. His candidacy for the GOP nomination is going to wake up people tired of political correctness.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Jeb Bush Launches Campaign with Swipes at Obama and Clinton

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"The presidency should not be passed on from one liberal to the next."

Politics / UK / Elections / News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

Pro-Hamas George Galloway Running for Mayor of London

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Galloway apparently was not satisfied with his stinging defeat in recent elections for parliament.

Israel / US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

Arab-American Radio Host Bites the Dust with Lie on 'Israeli' Sanders

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Every journalist can make a mistake, but no decent journalist depends on a single Facebook post as a source.

US / Elections / News Briefs

'Fed Up' Black Voters May Help Elect Republican President in 2016

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Obama built up ridiculous expectations among blacks just as he did among Middle East Muslims.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Hillary's Foundation Gave $100K to NYT Fund in '08, Paper Endorsed Her

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Coincidence? $100K from Clinton Family Foundation to NYT charity only when it endorsed her in '08.

Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jeb Bush Vows to Move US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Does he actually mean that moving the embassy will not endanger America's national security?

US / Elections / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Ted Cruz Calls for Financial Boycott of Universities Backing BDS Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Cruz said everything the GOP's Sheldon Big Bucks Adelson wanted to hear, but wouldn’t it be better to let BDS die from lack brain disease?

NY / Elections / News Briefs

Former NY Gov. Pataki Running for GOP Presidential Nominee

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Former New York Gov. George Pataki is the latest Republican to throw his hat in the crowed GOP ring of presidential hopefuls. He declared his candidacy in a video post Thursday morning and touted his actions as governor following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “We need to recapture that spirit, that sense that we are one […]

Israel / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Sen. Graham Tells Netanyahu He Will Lead 'Violent Backlash' against UN

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The South Carolina senator may run to be the Republican presidential nominee but has little chance of winning.

Jewish / Elections / News Briefs / Settlements

Ben & Jerry's Launches New Flavor: Bernie Sanders

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The firm's Jewish co-founders handed out $1,500 worth of ice cream at Sander's presidential campaign event in Vermont on Wednesday.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Knesset Votes to Expand Number of Ministers

By Jewish Press News Desk

A government of Israel's size needs more ministers who can focus on their specific jobs.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Netanyahu Submits Coalition Guidelines - Yes to Peace, No Mention as to How

By Shalom Bear

Haaretz is upset because the coalition guidelines don't list the delusional two-state solution as the only path to peace.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Gov. Walker Visits Kotel in Likely Pre-Election Campaign Photo-Op

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

His "listening tour" will include a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Herzog Wants New Elections

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Herzog's idea sounds stupid, but if it is taken seriously, it might be a great brainstorm.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Vote to Expand Ministers Passes First Reading

By Jewish Press News Desk

120 Knesset voted today on whether or not to allow the coalition to expand beyond its 18 minister limit.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs

Liberman is Persona Non Grata, and Bennett Can Forget About Judicial Revolutions

By Shalom Bear

Netanyahu is angry and he plans to get even, but whose fault is it really?

UK / Elections / News Briefs / Europe

British Voters Clobber Labour and Vote for Pro-Israel Cameron

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hamas' mouthpiece George Galloway lost his seat. Cameron may have a majority.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Ayoub Kara Demands Cabinet Seat, Or Else

By Jewish Press News Desk

Kara said that this coalition must include a Druze minister to let everyone know the Druze are an integral part of the country.

UK / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Europe / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

PA Negotiator Erekat Says New Coalition Wants to 'Kill'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

He says the government will "work against peace and stability," meaning it won’t adopt the Obama agenda.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

There is a Coalition!

By Shalom Bear

With just 2 hours to spare, Bibi and Bennett worked it all out.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Netanyahu Wants Restrictions on the Minister of Justice

By Shalom Bear

Bennett has reportedly responded that he will only accept the complete Ministry of Justice.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Coalition Last Minute Talks: Likud Capitulates, Bayit Yehudi Wins Justice + 2 Security Cabinet Votes

By Shalom Bear

A Likud source said the new proposal made to Bennett was "rich and fair." It's about time.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Tonight at Midnight: Netanyahu's Moment of Truth

By Shalom Bear

The deadline is tonight, and if Bibi hadn't abused Bayit Yehudi, he wouldn't be in this situation right now.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Report: Bibi Blinks First, Ayelet Shaked to be Justice Minister

By Shalom Bear

If the report is accurate, and Bennett has no additional demands, Netanyahu's coalition may now be under way.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs

Bennett Goes Underground as Likud's Anxiety Increases

By Shalom Bear

With just a day to go, Bennett finally gives serious push-back to Netanyahu's threats and inadequate proposals.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs

With Liberman Out , Bennett Toughens Position, But Who Will Blink First?

By Shalom Bear

Netanyahu is short-changing Bayit Yehudi. But is Bayit Yehudi tough enough to take advantage of Liberman's sudden exit?

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs

Shas Signs with Likud, Bayit Yehudi Gets Offer

By Shalom Bear

Shas got a good deal. What Bayit Yehudi does with their offer remains to be seen.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs

Avigdor Liberman Resigning from FM, Quitting Coalition, Heading to Opposition

By Shalom Bear

Avigdor Liberman, unhappy with the coalition talks dropped a political bombshell today.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Black Republican Ben Carson Running for President

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Carson's never having held a political office is a disadvantage - and a big advantage for those fed up with professional politicians.

Jewish / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Jewish Sen. Bernie Sanders to Run for President

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Jewish Vermont Sen. Sanders, who boasts he is "very close" to the teachings of Pope Francis," reportedly will announce his candidacy on Thursday.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Poll Shows Most People Don't Trust Clinton

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

All polls show Clinton would win against any Republican, but has she peaked too soon?

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Liberman and Bennett Teaming Up Against Netanyahu

By Shalom Bear

Bayit Yehudi wants the Religious Affairs Ministry, Yisrael Beytenu wants the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and both feel Netanyahu is trying to short-change them. It's a match made in heaven.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Science and Tech

No Victory for V15 and Not Healthy 'Healthy' Snack Bars

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

First thwarted at the Israeli polls, now V15 funder's "healthy" bars are also losers.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Liberman Threatens to Quit Knesset if Denied Foreign Ministry

By Shalom Bear

Liberman is adamantly insisting on receiving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but Netanyahu wants Liberman to step back and take something else.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Coalition Talk Updates

By Shalom Bear

Ministerial distributions are starting to firm up, but Bennett reportedly has a new demand.

Politics / Government / Elections

Netanyahu to Ask for Extension

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Netanyahu will head over to President Rivlin's house on Tuesday and ask for a 14 day extension to build his coalition.

Politics / Government / Elections

Coalition Talks Progressing

By Shalom Bear

The Likud could reach agreements with most of its potential coalition partners by next week.

US / Elections / News Briefs

Rahm Beats Jesus in Chicago

By Shalom Bear

Emanuel is Chicago's 55th mayor, and its first Jewish mayor.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Likud and Bayit Yehudi Continue Coalition Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The primary road block is the position that Bayit Yehudi party head Naftali Bennett will receive.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Marzel and Bennett Suffering from Post-Election Trauma

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Marzel not sorry Yachad party's loss cost Bayit Yehudi seats in Knesset. Bennett accuses Netanyahu of thinking he is a sucker.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

New and Old Faces in Israel’s 20th Knesset Are Officially Sworn In [Video]

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The Knesset opening session was buzzing with new faces, as 39 new Members of Knesset joined their veteran colleagues in the swearing in ceremony.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Avis Israel CEO Representing Netanyahu In Coalition Talks

By JBN / Jewish Business News

Who is Horowitz? He’s Netanyahu’s eyes and ears. He’s very close to him, literally his personal representative everywhere...

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

President Rivlin Tasks Netanyahu with Forming the Government

By Shalom Bear

If there are no surprises, Netanyahu is expected to form a coalition, after some tough negotiations, with the Likud, Bayit Yehudi, Kulanu, Yisrael Beytenu, UTJ and Shas.

Jewish / US / Elections / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Bibi Apologizes to Arabs but Obama Does not Apologize to Jews

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Why is the black kettle that whistles to Arabs to vote called "democratic" and the one that urges Jews to vote called "racist?"

Israel / Elections / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Moody's Finance: Netanyahu Coalition to Be Stable and Good for Economy

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The worldwide credit rating company puts the icing on Netanyahu's victory cake.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Kachlon Offered Prime Minister Rotation Deal - By Buji Herzog

By Shalom Bear

One wonders how many Prime Ministers Herzog envisions sitting in that one chair at the same time.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Bennett Likely to Get Foreign Ministry

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett is likely to be the next Foreign Minister, and the fight is now over the Ministry of Religion.

IDF & Security / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Gal-On Reconsiders, Will Stay to Lead Meretz

By Jewish Press News Desk

Meretz chairperson Zehava Gal-On decides to remain as chairperson after her party reached 5 mandates.

US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Elections / Iran / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists / Judea & Samaria

US President Obama Punishes Israel for Re-electing PM Netanyahu

By Rachel Levy

Punishment of Israelis for re-electing Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was not long in coming from US President Barack Obama.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Yesh Atid Starting to Disinitegrate

By Jewish Press News Desk

There's much disappointment within Yesh Atid as they head into the oppositions.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Final Election Count is In

By Jewish Press News Desk

Final voter counts are in, if Yachad doesn't petition the courts over voter fraud...

Politics / Bedouin / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Bedouin Village Gave 76% Of Its Votes To Netanyahu

By JBN / Jewish Business News

"The truth is it's surprising to us as well, but it turns out each one of us voted their hearts."

US / Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

That US Anti-Bibi Bomb Keeps Bombing

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The anti-Bibi campaign's quiet change in tax status both came too late and constitutes an admission of wrongdoing.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

The Media Shot Themselves in the Foot

By Jewish Press News Desk

If the media hadn't been so eager to oust Netanyahu, voter apathy could have made that happen.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Likud Begins Coalition Building

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu said he wants to have a government formed within the next 2 to 3 weeks.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Mahapach! מהפך - Likud Crushes Zionist Union

By Jewish Press News Desk

The overwhelming electoral victory by the Likud was nothing less than a revolution, and an absolutely clear mandate from the people.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

With 50% of the Votes Counted, the Likud Pulls Ahead

By Jewish Press News Desk

At 50% of the votes counted, the Likud pulls way ahead... but what will the remaining 50% do?

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Netanyahu Declares Victory

By Jewish Press News Desk

A very happy PM Netanyahu declared victory at the Likud victory party.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Following Elections, Israel Prepares for New Knesset

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The employees of Israel’s Knesset are also completing preparations as they bid farewell to those Knesset Members leaving and welcome new members to Israel’s parliament building.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Eli Yishai Sitting Right on the Threshold

By Jewish Press News Desk

The final numbers aren't in, and Yachad is sitting right on the wire.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Netanyahu Makes His Phone Calls

By Jewish Press News Desk

PM Netanyahu made his call to Minister Naftali Bennett and said he is working to form a nationalist (rightwing) government. Bennett said this is a victory for the right, even though Bayit Yehudi took a big hit for the Likud. Netanyahu also called Aryeh Deri. Avigdor Liberman is refusing to take calls from Netanyahu and […]

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Election Update

By Jewish Press News Desk

7:00 PM Election turnout was 54.6% at 6 PM, and lower than the turnout was that same time in 2013. The polls close tonight at 10 PM. PM Netanyahu said that foreign-funded organizations have been busing Arabs to the booths, to make sure they vote against the right. Police checked out 235 cases of voting […]

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Investigation Opened in Uhm El-Fahm for Voting Fraud

By Jewish Press News Desk

There have been a few cases of voter fraud reported around the country.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Three Arrested for Stealing Yachad Voting Slips

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Yachad party reports that their voting slips have been removed from dozens of voting stations.

Israel / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

First Wrong Returns: Elections Committee Corrects False Turnout Data

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Elections Committee has corrected a previous report and now says 13.7%, and not the previously stated 7.4% of Israel's eligible voters have cast ballots as of 10 a.m. The turnout at the same hour in the least election was 11.4%. Polls have been open only two hours. Analysts have expected an unusually high voter turnout, […]

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Media / Israel Elections 5775

Election Victory for Israelis: A Well-Deserved Vacation

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who has not made me a politician.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Who Will Netanyahu Call First?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu has an important call to make before beginning to build a coalition...

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

US Orchestrated Anti-Bibi Bomb May Bite its Backers

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

V15 is barred from attempting to achieve its stated goals: defeat Bibi and create a Palestinian State.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Livni Cancels Rotation Deal with Herzog

By Jewish Press News Desk

Some polls indicated that if the rotation deal were canceled the Zionist Union could get 2 more seats.

Israel / Jewish / Politics / The Courts / Elections / News Briefs

Supreme Court: Hareidi Papers Can't Be Forced to Advertise Hareidi Women’s Party

By Maayana Miskin

The all-women Hareidi political party wanted to advertise to their constituency.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Israel Elections 5775

Bolshevik-Like Israel Media Hide Good Economic News

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Consumer Price Index sank last month, but the anti-Bibi media buried the news so it won't help Netanyahu.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Marzel Warns Elections Committee to Allow Jew to Observe Arab Polls

By Jewish Press News Desk

Baruch Marzel, candidate for the Knesset on the Yachad list, and activist Itamar Ben-Gvir have warned that they will ask that the Elections Committee to void the votes at Arab polling stations if Jewish observers are not allowed. Marzel and Ben Gvir told Independent Media Review and Analysis (IMRA) during the right-wing rally in Tel […]

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

LIVE - Rightwing Election Rally Fills Rabin Square

By Jewish Press News Desk

10:15 PM The massive pro-right rally is now over. 9:30 PM 9:26 PM Looking at the rally from Ibn G'virol Street : 9:14 PM Rabbi Druckman speaking. 9:07 PM Leftwing newspapers claim only a few thousands to 15,000 people at rally - outright lies. Streets are filled - up to 4 blocks away. More pictures […]

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Left-Wing Tries to Scuttle Right-Rally Featuring Speech by Netanyahu

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Prime Minister's appearance underscores the gap between the right and left-wing parties.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Voting Begins in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

While the voting booths won't open until Tuesday morning for the general population, voting has begun early for IDF soldiers.

Government / Elections / News Briefs

Bibi: Kachlon to be Finance Minister, No Matter What

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu promises Kachlon top ministry regardless of party size.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

UTJ Not in the Bag for Bibi (Sort Of)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Litzman doesn't disqualify anyone, well, except Lapid, and that may only be before the elections.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Netanyahu Promises Kachlon Senior Position

By Jewish Press News Desk

Naftali Bennett also offered to create a technical merger with the Likud for after the elections.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Meretz Trying to Cancel Rightwing Rally

By Jewish Press News Desk

A lot more people are expected to be at tomorrow's rightwing rally, compared to last week's leftwing rally.

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