Tag: Israeli Elections
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Ra’am’s Historic Rebrand: Open to Jewish Candidates Signals Broad Coalition Shift
Overview of the Move In a landmark pivot, Ra’am (the United Arab List) leader Mansour Abbas announced on Monday that the Islamist party intends to transform into a broad-based political force open to Jewish candidates. The move marks a dramatic departure from the party’s traditional identity as a primarily Arab-Israeli faction and signals a strategic…
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The Political Game: Analyzing Israel’s Recent Party Dynamics
Introduction to Israeli Politics The political landscape in Israel is continually evolving, with recent developments stirring up discussions among analysts and observers. A notable event this week was the announcement by former Knesset member Gadi Eisenkot regarding his new political party. Professor Asher Cohen from Bar-Ilan University’s political science department shared his insights on this…