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News about the struggle for better democracy in Israel. According to Freedom House, Israel is an electoral democracy where the "vote threshold for a party to win parliament seat is the world’s lowest leading to regular formation of niche parties". Also see our articles on Palestine and the Middle East.

Lawyers Call for Ban of Israeli Arm Exports to Cameroon

by DC Editors - February 6, 2019

A political crisis is taking place in the English-speaking provinces of Cameroon, situated in the country’s western provinces, near the Nigeria border.

Trapped in Gaza, Sundance Documentary Star Misses Film Festival

by DC Editors - February 2, 2019

A documentary called Gaza is hitting screens at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, providing a glimpse of life in blockaded Hamas-ruled territory.

Main Netanyahu Challenger to Launch Israel Election Bid

by DC Editors - January 30, 2019

A former Israeli military chief regarded as the only serious challenger to Prime Minister Netanyahu was set to formally unveil his election campaign.

Israel Says it Can Foil Foreign Election Meddling Amid Scare

by DC Editors - January 10, 2019

Israel’s internal security service says it was prepared to thwart any foreign intervention in the upcoming elections, as suspicions were made on Russia.

Netanyahu Corruption Probes Hit Snag on State’s Witnesses

by DC Editors - January 9, 2019

Israeli PM Netanyahu, contesting an April election under shadow of possible corruption charges, demanded Monday to confront state’s witnesses against him.

Parliament Votes to Dissolve Israeli Parliament and Hold Early Elections

by DC Editors - December 27, 2018

Israeli legislators voted 102 to 2 Wednesday in favor of dissolving parliament and to hold a general election six months ahead of schedule on April 9.

Scandals Brewing, Netanyahu Calls Early Election for April

by DC Editors - December 25, 2018

Prime Minister Benjamin calls early elections for April, setting the stage for a three-month campaign clouded by a series of corruption investigations.

Saudi Friend of Khashoggi Sues Israeli Surveillance Firm

by DC Editors - December 4, 2018

Saudi friend sues Israeli surveillance firm, claiming its sophisticated spyware targeted and helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.