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Otzma Yehudit places English-speaking public figure Yishai Fleisher at twelfth spot on Knesset list

"You are a man of action, a man of advocacy, and an important voice for Israel around the world. I'm proud that you're joining our Otzma Yehudit list," said Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.

Time to give olim a voice: Israel’s immigrants deserve more than symbolic representation - opinion

Why aren’t olim better represented in government?

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026|ByYOSEPH HADDAD, FLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM

Many new immigrants will approach Israel’s October 27 election without having grown up inside the country’s political system, leaving many to navigate the parties and candidates largely on their own.

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'When I say clueless, we were clueless': How olim navigate Israeli politics during elections

As olim prepare to vote for the first time, many are navigating Israel’s political system alone

AUGUST 31, 2026|ByCHANI KAPLAN

Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.

Israel's most consequential election looms, three years after October 7 - from the editor

Israel heads toward a high-stakes election after three years of war, with Netanyahu’s leadership at the center of the vote

AUGUST 31, 2026|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year

Since October 7, rising antisemitism in the Diaspora has prompted many Jews to reconsider their futures, with Israel offering both safety and a stronger sense of community.

JANUARY 22, 2026ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers

A nonprofit organization helps olim of working age translate their skills, experience, and ambitions into meaningful careers.

JANUARY 15, 2026ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

IDF unveils ‘Olim Al Bet’ program for fast-track immigrant reserve enlistment

The IDF said the program is open to Olim with a basic command of Hebrew and requires a commitment to active reserve service of approximately five years, subject to operational needs.

JANUARY 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.

The real cost of making Aliyah isn’t the flight, it’s the first six months

JANUARY 11, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ

New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Lauren Adilev: from everywhere to Kiryat Arba

Veteran olah, business owner, and writer Lauren Adilev, reflects on her aliyah and life in Israel.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

Where women are already leading

Ahead of her appearance in the upcoming Miami Conference, World Emunah Director Meira Lerner looks back at a prolific 2025: ”There shouldn’t be a struggle to find women leaders. They’re here.”

JANUARY 8, 2026ByRONNIE ROSENMAN