Av 29, 5777, 8/21/2017
 Watch: Bloomberg says Trump is 'conning' AmericaWatch: Independent Mike Bloomberg endorses Democrat Hillary Clinton as the United States' next president. Watch: Obama Claims 'I Could Win a Third Term'Obama tells African Union he's been a "pretty good" president, laments the lack of a third term in America 'but the law is the law.' Bennett: Very Happy that Rivlin WonJewish Home Chairman welcomes Rivlin's victory, says he is "not ashamed to say he loves the land of Israel." Rivlin Thanks His Supporters"I hope to have the strength to fulfill the mission," writes president elect on Facebook. Itzik: 'I Worked Hard for the Money'The former Kadima MK said that her wealth was 'not a concern' compared to the opportunity to serve Israel as President of the state Labor Party Presidential Candidate Withdraws Amid InvestigationMK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer announces he is quitting presidential race, three days ahead of vote and day after corruption investigation. Ben-Eliezer's Presidential Bid Might be Over, Say OfficialsPolitical officials predict that Labor MK would lose support in the wake of the investigation against him. David Levy Won't Run for PresidentDeadline to submit candidacies for president ends. Former foreign minister rules out candidacy due to lack of support. Sa'ar Rejects Cancellation of PresidencyInterior Minister says he's against a plan by Netanyahu to postpone the presidential election or cancel the presidency altogether. Hamas To Compete in 'Palestinian President' ElectionsSenior Hamas figure says his group will submit a candidate, potentially take a position of control, in unity elections. Minister Shalom's Sexual Harassment File Likely to be ClosedPolice investigation finishes, file on 15-year-old charges raised week after president candidacy expected to be closed. Shalom Recruiting Shas, Jewish Home for Presidential BidWater and Energy Minister trying to recruit MKs from Shas and the Jewish Home to support his possible presidential candidacy. Peres Rejects Initiative to Extend His TermPresident Shimon Peres says he is determined to end his term in July, as scheduled according to the law.Labor Party Endorses Ben-Eliezer for PresidentLabor party officially endorses MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer as its candidate for president. Former MK Itzik Collecting Signatures for Presidential BidFormer Knesset Speaker Dalia Itzik has begun to collect signatures from MKs for her bid to be Israel's next president. Poll: Public Wants to Choose President72% think instead of MKs, citizens should select president; 63% don't want presidential institution cancelled. Poll: Israelis Want Rivlin as PresidentMost Israelis would like to see MK Reuven Rivlin as Israel’s next president, finds new poll. Nobel Laureate Wants to Run for PresidentProfessor Dan Shechtman, who won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, says he wants to run for President. "I want to do good for Israel." Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres63% of Israelis would prefer that Peres's term be extended, according to Channel 2 poll. If not, MK Reuven Rivlin is the leading candidate. Peres, or MKs, Seeking Second Term for PresidentSomeone wants Shimon Peres to be President again - perhaps Peres himself. But others aren't so sure another 7 years in office is a good idea PM on Iran: 'We Are Not Deluding Ourselves'Speaking in reaction to election of Hassan Rohani as new Iranian president, PM Netanyahu says Israel is not "deluding" itself. First Head-to-Head Debate, First Virtual Twitter ShowdownThe first head-to-head debate between Obama and Romney is also first presidential debate to engaged in Twitter showdown. President Fischer? Bank of Israel: Baseless RumorNetanyahu is promoting Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer for president, an Israel business says. Bank of Israel: Baseless rumor. |
