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israel
Disappointing Chief Rabbinate vote has activists eyeing alternatives
In a city with a seemingly infinite number of kosher restaurants, Jerusalem restaurateurs have a tough time obtaining certification from the country’s Chief Rabbinate.
Senate clears way for vote on Pentagon nominee Chuck Hagel
The Senate cleared the way on Tuesday for the likely confirmation of Chuck Hagel as President Barack Obama\’s new secretary of defense.
Final Israeli vote: Jewish Home gains a seat to give right wing a majority
The Jewish Home party gained one seat in the final results of Israeli voting, pushing the right-wing bloc to a majority in the 19th Knesset.
Voters to Netanyahu: Get new friends
These were the most interesting-boring elections one could ever hope for. Boring – as the top job was secured early on by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Fascinating – as the parties, unburdened of having to compete for the top job, were free to combat one another for votes.
Analysis: The consequences of Israel’s vote
A few observations about the Israeli election results:
Netanyahu claims election win despite party losses
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged the bruised winner of Israel\’s election on Tuesday, claiming victory despite unexpected losses to resurgent center-left challengers.
Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu take 31 seats; Yesh Atid comes in second
Initial Israeli exit polls show the combined Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu ticket won the highest vote total while the new center-left Yesh Atid unexpectedly came in second.
Peres using Facebook to urge young people to vote
Israeli President Shimon Peres released a Facebook application to encourage young Israelis to vote.
Israel’s U.N. blunder
It’s never a good thing to look like a loser. That applies to countries as well as people. Consider Israel, a winning country on so many fronts: It’s on the cutting edge of high tech, turns deserts into farmlands, wins awards at film festivals and boasts one of the liveliest, most open societies in the world.