In a video that’s going viral, a hip-hop artist argues with himself, but ultimately says the benefits of voting outweigh the risks of staying home.
Author: DAVID M. HALBFINGER
37 Years Later, Israel Recovers Body of Soldier Killed in Lebanon War
Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel, a Brooklyn-born tank driver, went missing after a disastrous ambush in Lebanon in 1982. Israel never stopped searching for him.
The Ad Campaign: Israeli Election Ads: Anything Goes Against the Enemies Within
The political advertisements being released in the days leading up to an election suggest that Israel’s parties feel a need to rile up their bases.
Ahead of Israel’s Election, Gantz’s Meme-Inspiring Missteps Embolden Netanyahu
Nothing played out as expected this past week, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vulnerability seemed to recede a bit as his challenger faltered.
Netanyahu Says Golan Heights Move ‘Proves You Can’ Keep Occupied Territory
If Israel takes territory “in a defensive war, then it’s ours,” Prime Minister Netanyahu said, a precedent that could apply to the West Bank. Legal experts disagreed.
Netanyahu Lands in U.S., but New Scandal Could Mar His Big Moment
With an election weeks away, the Israeli leader’s trip to Washington was supposed to show off his statesmanship. But controversy followed him here.
Hectored by Netanyahu, Israeli Arabs Could Have the Last Laugh
The Israeli prime minister’s anti-Arab provocations have helped him win elections in the past. This time they might backfire.
Why Is Israel’s Justice Minister in an Ad for ‘Fascism’ Perfume?
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked adopted the arch irony of internet trolls in a provocative ad before Israel’s elections. Critics called it too serious a subject to joke about.
Israel Strikes After Rockets Are Fired From Gaza to Tel Aviv
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad denied responsibility. The Israeli military struck back at Gaza early Friday.
Netanyahu-Trump Partnership Is Stronger Than Ever. Are These Its Final Days?
The relationship has no precedent in their countries’ history, with deep parallels in their politics and struggles with scandal. But as an Israeli election approaches, is this the last hurrah?