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Shas supports deputy minister and former mayor of Beit Shemesh, MK Moshe Abutbul

Shas announced that it supports deputy minister and former mayor of Beit Shemesh, MK Moshe Abutbul, in his second run for mayor of the city.

Old-New Player in Beit Shemesh: Shas supports Moshe Abutbul

Mexico: Mayor married alligator 'for luck'

A Mexican mayor has married a caiman alligator in a good luck ceremony more than 200 years old.

Moises Elisaf, Greece’s first Jewish mayor, dies at 68

Professor of medicine had been head of Ioannina's small Jewish community for nearly two decades before running for mayor in 2019.

'You shouldn't have to live like this' - Trying to unseat Chicago's mayor

'Collaboration - not confrontation' - a popular South Side alderman not the first to join bid to unseat Chicago's Lightfoot.

Chicago mayor faces growing number of challengers for her seat

Suspected corruption: Mayor from central Israel arrested on bribery-related charges

Police arrest mayor and three other suspects on suspicion of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and other tax-related crimes.

Mayor of central Israeli city suspected of extortion

Mayor of central Israeli city who was detained for questioning, other suspects in the affair released under restrictive conditions.

NYC mayor calls for investigation into Giuliani's assault claim

Mayor Eric Adams has called for a criminal investigation into what he claims is a false report of assault by the former mayor.

Israeli Minister: Qatar, Tunisia, Oman and Malaysia may join Abraham Accords

Minister of Regional Cooperation Esawi Frej says in interview that Qatar, Tunisia, Oman and Malaysia may join the Abraham Accords.

Israeli Minister: Other countries may join Abraham Accords

NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams to Mayor de Blasio: 'Listen, I am the mayor.'

At private political event, outgoing Mayor de Blasio tries to get on stage with Adams, who ignores him and focuses on the crowd instead.

NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams: 'Listen, I am the mayor.'

Questions arise about NY mayoral candidate's ties to Linda Sarsour

At 2017 speech, Maya Wiley introduced Sarsour as a close friend who she was honored to be on stage with.

Questions arise about NY mayoral hopeful's ties to Linda Sarsour

Two French Jewish communities and mayor receive death threats

Letters sent to mayor and Jewish communities in southern France threatens terror attack against synagogues.

Queens Jewish community endorses Eric Adams For Mayor

Queens community says that Adams is committed to "rooting out anti-Semitism" and is the "right leader at the right time."

Tree trunks defaced with swastikas in Washington park

Edmonds, WA mayor calls the incident "very concerning" and calls for city's residents to "take a stand against such abuse."

One year later: Montreal mayor again breaks promise to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

The mayor of Montreal failed to live up to her promise to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism. Jewish community "outraged."

Montreal mayor again fails Jewish community on anti-Semitism

Alon Davidi: 'It's not enough to survive crisis, we need to think ahead'

Sderot mayor talks about decision to join Bennett: 'You see utter chaos at national level and you choke; we must provide hope after crisis.'

Lod mayor threatens those declining vaccine

Lod mayor threatens sanctions against unvaccinated residents, children will not be able to attend schools.

'If we run with National Union, Jewish Home must lead the list'

Deputy Mayor Hagit Moshe says that she has what it takes to unify the Right

Arson - or short circuit? Southern Israeli town torn over a tree

'Christmas tree' - actually erected to mark Russian New Year - found burnt in southern Israeli town. But was it arson, or faulty wiring?

Interim injunction for the hearing of Tiberias mayor

Former Tiberias mayor, Yossi Ben-David expresses harsh criticism of Ron Kobi in an interview with Arutz Sheva.

'Secular Right' party allowed to register with its name

Party registrar rejects Yisrael Beytenu petition claiming that name of Tiberias mayor's party would mislead voters and harm Yisrael Beytenu.

Greek city elects first Jewish mayor

Moses Elisaf, professor of medicine, becomes Greece's first-ever Jewish mayor.

Instead of holiday blessing, threats and intimidation

Tiberias city council member describes speech by Mayor to city educational institution directors and threats he issued during speech.

Polish mayor dies after being stabbed at charity concert

Mayor of Gdansk, Poland, called 'longtime friend of Jewish community', dies day after being stabbed at charity concert.

Birmingham mayor blames Jews after ex-Black Panther denied award

Mayor of Birmingham said a civil rights institute withdrew an award for activist Angela Davis due to pressure from the Jewish community.

Haifa mayor demands deputy explain 'Zionism-ISIS' comparison

Amid pressure, Mayor Kalisch demands Hadash council member clarify his statements comparing terror groups to Zionism.

Haifa mayor to Netanyahu: I will not violate the agreement

Haifa Mayor Einat Kalisch reportedly speaks with PM, rejecting call not to appoint deputy mayor investigated for supporting terror groups.

Bal Harbour Mayor to be awarded 2018 Pursuit of Justice Award

Gabriel Groisman to be awarded prestigious 2018 Pursuit of Justice Award by American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists.

'Process of welcome, absorption, living life should be easier'

Jerusalem Mayor candidate Moshe Leon: 'New immigrants important, unique, crucial growth engine for city; we should treat them accordingly.'

Are Jerusalem mayoral candidates thinking about city's future?

At the Jerusalem 5800 conference, mayoral candidates reveal their visions for the capital in the next 20 years

East Jerusalem Arab announces run for mayor

Aziz Abu Sarra heads new Arab list running for city council. Not an Israeli citizen, he will need appeal to Supreme Court to contend.

Mayoral candidate: Questioning Holocaust isn't anti-Semitism

Self-proclaimed Holocaust revisionist running for Hilton Head mayor.

Shas competing for Tel Aviv leadership

Tel Aviv city council member and Shas representative Natan Elnatan plans to run for mayor: 'Hard to be traditionalist in Tel Aviv.'

Watch: J'lem mayoral candidate rescues surrounded haredi soldier

Evyatar Elbaz helps rescue haredi soldier attacked in haredi neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Minister Elkin to run independently for J'lem mayor

Likud officials: Coalition chairman Amsalem acted to torpedo Elkin's standing as Likud's candidate.

A new candidate for mayor of Jerusalem

After less than a term in the Knesset, Kulanu MK Rachel Azaria is already looking to next job. 'Returning to work for J'lem - from J'lem.'

Rio mayor sings to raise funds for Holocaust memorial

Thousands pay to watch mayor of Rio sing at concert where box office was entirely donated to construction of a Holocaust memorial.

Minister Elkin feels unwell, walks to hospital

Minister, candidate for mayor of J'lem stays in Katamonim neighborhood over Shabbat. Feeling unwell, he walks to Shaarei Tzedek Hospital.

Tiberias mayor attacked during memorial service

Tiberias mayor Yossi Ben David attacked during memorial service held at local residence,. firebomb thrown at municipality entrance.

'Don't allow that Arab murderer to block construction in Hevron'

Hevron Jewish community irate at convicted terrorist Hevron mayor's intention to petition Supreme Court against building 30 Jewish homes.

Berlin mayor pledges crackdown on BDS

Berlin’s mayor to block the use of city venues and funds by groups that support the boycott movement against Israel.

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