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UPDATE: Two Major Israeli Parties Seeking Knesset Control in Unprecedented Election

UPDATE: Two Major Israeli Parties Seeking Knesset Control in Unprecedented Election

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 10, 2019 | Israel, JCJ Blog

**This post is an update to our June 20 blog about the upcoming September 17 snap elections in Israel. Israel will hold a historically unprecedented election for Knesset, the Israeli parliament, on September 17. Whichever party manages to secure the plurality of seats...
Regardless of political party, we must all agree that free and fair elections should come first

Regardless of political party, we must all agree that free and fair elections should come first

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 22, 2019 | JCJ Blog, Voting, Voting Rights

A lack of affordable health care, a divisive media climate, and gun violence are just a sampling of the dozens of issues of paramount importance currently facing America. Some issues have a short-term impact while some will impact us for generations to come, but all...
JCJ’s Top 5 Resources for Understanding the Upcoming Elections in Israel

JCJ’s Top 5 Resources for Understanding the Upcoming Elections in Israel

by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 27, 2019 | Featured, Israel, JCJ Blog

On Tuesday April 9, 2019, the Israeli government will hold an election for parliament and give the majority the opportunity to form a new coalition and have their party’s leader serve as the country’s Prime Minister. For the past ten years, Benjamin (Bibi)...

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