Israel

Why Israelis will vote on the economy, not security

It’s not that war and peace aren’t important to Israelis. They just don’t think the elections will make much difference.

Sarah Silverman tweets support for Israel’s Meretz party

“Every vote counts. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain,” the American comedian wrote.

ISIS video shows alleged execution of Arab-Israeli accused of spying

The 13-minute video reportedly shows Muhammad Musallam, 19, of eastern Jerusalem, dressed in an orange jumpsuit that has been seen in other Islamic State execution videos; he explains how he was recruited by the Mossad.

Black lawmakers vow to stand by Israel despite sitting out Netanyahu speech

State Department: No comment on Netanyahu and ‘two states’ until after vote

Israelis win best app award with Fansino

Obama: GOP senators in effective ‘coalition’ with Iran hard-liners

For some Israelis abroad, cost and distance no barrier to the ballot

In Israeli election, it’s all about Bibi

Women and smartphones in haredi ads? Relax, it’s an election campaign

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