Political leaders: Stand up and be counted There is an ever-increasing likelihood that we may be forced into a third election. This would be an abominable reflection on Israel’s political leaders and could have disastrous consequences. If the reason for this demoralizing situation...
Netanyahu: End of an era Isi and Naomi Leibler wish you and your families a Shana Tova – a year of good health, happiness and harmony. May our prayers be answered and may Israel be blessed with leaders endowed with wisdom and integrity. May we merit a year of peace...
An election outcome reflecting the will of the people The decision to hold this election was disgraceful and should have been avoided. Indeed, one of the big questions that could be critical for the outcome are the voters who are fed up with our dysfunctional politics and will simply not bother casting...
Is this Netanyahu’s last hurrah? On top of that, should Netanyahu be indicted, it is likely that Likud would be divided as to whether he can retain his position as party leader. Paradoxically, Netanyahu is currently at the peak of his achievements. He courageously overcame the...
Netanyahu’s brilliant victory and the challenges ahead Israeli voters have chosen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in what was essentially a referendum over whether he should be re-elected to a fifth term of office. This was the result, despite a viciously hostile media, three pending corruption...
Considering the national interest in the forthcoming elections Despite the high-pitched abuse being exchanged between the principal contenders, Likud and Blue and White, paradoxically this election highlights the unity of the nation. There is barely a sentence in the political manifesto of Blue and White that...
For whom should you vote? Most of Israel’s previous elections have presented voters with meaningful choices, many with long-term implications on the security of the nation. The most extreme example was the dispute over the Oslo Accords, which fiercely divided the nation....
Political Dysfunctionality and Electoral Chaos Setting aside the Gaza confrontations, 2018 was one of Israel’s best years since the establishment of the state. President Trump’s Administration has become the most Israel-friendly U.S. government in history, appointing pro-Israeli officials in...
The Prime Minister is treating us as morons Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed his political savvy by avoiding an election as he outmaneuvered Naftali Bennett and his Bayit Yehudi party, forcing them to blink after Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigned. Having only a one seat...
Restore deterrence in Gaza now All of us abhor military confrontation or war, which inevitably leads to casualties. Today Israel faces a major threat from Hamas in the south where Iran and Hezbollah could become involved if we go for the military option. I am not privy to...
