Israel

LGBTQ Israelis fear setbacks as homophobic parties win a place in Netanyahu’s coalition

“I’m concerned that we will lose all the rights we gained with the recent government and over the last few years,” said one gay Israeli.

Noa Kirel, Israel’s hottest singer, wore a Kanye West-printed outfit to Europe’s MTV awards

The outfit was meant to draw attention to antisemitism, Kirel told the Israeli broadcaster KAN.

Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai

Before election, Israel approved $2.3 million plan to improve its image among Reform and Conservative Jews: Report

An internal report obtained by an Israeli journalist shows that the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs blames the growing anti-Israel sentiment among U.S. Jews on their embrace of progressive politics.

Biden congratulates Netanyahu on his win — and is told to expect more normalization deals

Lapid concedes to Netanyahu, prepares to hand over reins of government

For some Americans who moved to Israel, this week’s election results are conjuring 2016 deja vu

These US Jewish groups are staying quiet on far-right extremists’ election success in Israel

As vote is tallied, Netanyahu appears headed for more sweeping victory than expected

Israel exit polls predict narrow win for Netanyahu with help of surging right-wing bloc

At an Israeli polling station, Arab voters struggle to be heard

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