Local Authority Elections 2023
![In Shadow of Criticism: This is How the Fighters in Gaza will Vote in the Local Authority Elections](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2023/12/12/3a99a740-98f2-11ee-9a03-69bb9c71f7c0__h331_w650.jpg)
In the shadow of criticism for not postponing the local authority elections to be held next month, Minister Moshe Arbel explained his decision and clarified: there will be ballot boxes in Gaza.
![Because of the War: Proposal to Defer Local Government Elections](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/10/11/7f5d7de0-682b-11ee-b7a1-1906212e89de__h331_w650.jpg)
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The Interior Ministry published a legal memorandum proposing to defer local government elections for three months, to take place on January 31, 2024. This decision is due to the war in the south and difficulties in holding elections due to the security situation.
![Moshe Lion](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/09/28/56d2a7e0-5e1e-11ee-b177-59b3ed0fceec__h331_w650.jpeg)
Moshe Lion in a Special Interview
The Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, expresses hope that in the next term as well, he will be able to establish a broad coalition. He stated, "I have proven that it is possible to live side by side; this is something Jerusalem can teach other places"
![Taking a side: Lieberman announces support for the Tel Aviv elections](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/08/31/e7aa77f0-47dc-11ee-8163-c39ef588ffac__h331_w650.jpeg)
Lieberman Supports
The Yisrael Beitenu party has announced the joining of forces with Yesh Atid representative Orna Barbivai for the Tel Aviv Mayor's office. The parties will run together as a unified list for the city council. According to them: "We will promote liberal values and religious freedom"
![Oren Hazan](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/08/16/de1a8c90-3c31-11ee-9ec0-d7e3e0d69f1c__h331_w650.jpg)
Likud Supports Hazan
The Likud movement has officially announced that it will support Oren Hazan in the municipal elections for the position of mayor of Ariel. Hazan, as previously mentioned, was a member of the Knesset for Likud. He expressed gratitude for the endorsement, saying: "The ruling party supports us and joins the revolution we will lead in the city"
!["Natural partners": Gantz's choice in the Jerusalem elections](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/08/03/9c728c70-31d2-11ee-82cf-bddc3826ec4a__h331_w650.jpeg)
The Upcoming Elections in Jerusalem
The Machane HaMamlachti party will support, in the upcoming local elections in Jerusalem, the Hit'orerut ("Awakening") movement. The agreement was signed this morning between the parties. Chairman of The Machane HaMamlachti party Benny Gantz: "They represent our basic values"
![On the way to Tel Aviv: Orna Barbivai resigned from the Knesset](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/07/30/5fc03a60-2ed1-11ee-bd40-c1a08a290324__h331_w650.jpeg)
Orna Barbivai Resigned from the Knesset
MK Orna Barbivai submitted her resignation to the Knesset Chairman, Amir Ohana, ahead of her bid for the Mayor of Tel Aviv. She stated, "I am committed to continuing to serve the public with the same dedication and determination that I have shown until today."