https://simplecast.com Waiting for 61: JTA's Israel Election Podcast What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted? Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world. Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system. en Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:44:37 +0000 Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:44:48 +0000 https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com Waiting for 61: JTA's Israel Election Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ec6d00a2-a62f-48cd-8105-adbc1bb0ae3a/5852f0bf-41ef-4cf5-a528-ad26978ec200/3000x3000/cropped-1791488618845.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com episodic What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted? Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world. Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system. Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash false https://feeds.simplecast.com/B46RHt3f election, israel, politics JTA waitingfor61@jta.org 54fd1097-1364-4c2d-b5eb-202cabd1cabe Midterm Madness: What Does this Mean for Israel? What does America’s “Blue Tsunami” mean for Israel? Following massive Democratic gains in the U.S. midterm elections, Ami Eden and Ruth Eglash examine the future of U.S.-Israel relations, from American military aid and arms sales to shifting attitudes toward Israel among the public. They discuss whether the relationship is facing a fundamental turning point and whether Israel’s next government can rebuild bipartisan support in Washington. 

6 Jewish Takeaways from the Midterm Elections: https://www.jta.org/2026/11/04/ideas/6-jewish-takeaways-from-the-midterm-elections 

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

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]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:44:37 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/midterm-madness-what-does-this-mean-for-israel-tmBdhVPQ What does America’s “Blue Tsunami” mean for Israel? Following massive Democratic gains in the U.S. midterm elections, Ami Eden and Ruth Eglash examine the future of U.S.-Israel relations, from American military aid and arms sales to shifting attitudes toward Israel among the public. They discuss whether the relationship is facing a fundamental turning point and whether Israel’s next government can rebuild bipartisan support in Washington. 

6 Jewish Takeaways from the Midterm Elections: https://www.jta.org/2026/11/04/ideas/6-jewish-takeaways-from-the-midterm-elections 

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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]]> Midterm Madness: What Does this Mean for Israel? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:18:27 usa, jta, trump, republicans, politics, israel, netanyahu, eisenkot, midterms, yair lapid, democrats, america, arab, jewish, yair golan, jewish telegraphic agency, middle east, election false full 19 f95dc924-e8be-4498-9c91-f62f6aa77791 Could a Wild-Card Idea Make Eisenkot Prime Minster? Could Gadi Eisenkot become Israel’s next prime minister without forming a 61-seat coalition? A proposal articulated by Dr. Matan Gutman in Ynet suggests there may be an unconventional path to forming a government that could allow parties to support Eisenkot without formally joining his coalition.

Ami Eden and Ruth Eglash break down how the proposal would work, whether it could break Israel’s political deadlock, and what it would mean for the stability of the next government.

Dr. Gutman’s article: https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bk6zrvetze 

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2026 17:15:25 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/could-a-wild-card-idea-make-eisenkot-prime-minster-RL6NgNSU Could Gadi Eisenkot become Israel’s next prime minister without forming a 61-seat coalition? A proposal articulated by Dr. Matan Gutman in Ynet suggests there may be an unconventional path to forming a government that could allow parties to support Eisenkot without formally joining his coalition.

Ami Eden and Ruth Eglash break down how the proposal would work, whether it could break Israel’s political deadlock, and what it would mean for the stability of the next government.

Dr. Gutman’s article: https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bk6zrvetze 

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Could a Wild-Card Idea Make Eisenkot Prime Minster? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:16:47 jta, opposition, likud, change, government, ultra-orthodox, gadi eisenkot, zionist, politics, israel, netanyahu, yair lapid, yashar, arab, avigdor lieberman, jewish, naftali bennett, jewish telegraphic agency, middle east, election false full 18 9b64723f-6007-41b8-88ae-e05a669641d3 Headlines Overload: The Long and Winding Road to 61 What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:31:44 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/headlines-overload-the-long-and-winding-road-to-61-aL9Me9U4 What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Headlines Overload: The Long and Winding Road to 61 Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash 00:12:46 jta, bejamin netanyahu, government, gadi eisenkot, politics, haredi, israel, avigdor lieberman, jewish, naftali bennett, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 17 84b44c64-7eb2-410c-a8ab-3d135cfebc07 Who is Israel's President and Why it Matters - with Yaakov Katz The Israeli presidency is largely ceremonial, with limited authority over government policy. But there are moments when the president’s judgment carries enormous weight—and this is one of them. As Israel’s political parties vie to assemble a governing coalition of at least 61 seats, President Isaac Herzog faces a consequential decision: who should get the first opportunity to form the next government?

With Ruth out in the field reporting, Ami is joined by special guest Yaakov Katz, senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, former editor-in-chief and current columnist at The Jerusalem Post, and author of several books, including the recently published While Israel Slept. Together, they explore the president’s role in Israel’s political system, the influence Herzog can wield at a pivotal moment, and the man behind the office.

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2026 16:24:22 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Yaakov Katz) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/who-is-israels-president-and-why-it-matters-with-yaakov-katz-c9BgV7Ll The Israeli presidency is largely ceremonial, with limited authority over government policy. But there are moments when the president’s judgment carries enormous weight—and this is one of them. As Israel’s political parties vie to assemble a governing coalition of at least 61 seats, President Isaac Herzog faces a consequential decision: who should get the first opportunity to form the next government?

With Ruth out in the field reporting, Ami is joined by special guest Yaakov Katz, senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, former editor-in-chief and current columnist at The Jerusalem Post, and author of several books, including the recently published While Israel Slept. Together, they explore the president’s role in Israel’s political system, the influence Herzog can wield at a pivotal moment, and the man behind the office.

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Who is Israel's President and Why it Matters - with Yaakov Katz Ami Eden, Yaakov Katz 00:18:56 idf, jta, gaza, government, gadi eisenkot, politics, president, haredi, israel, netanyahu, isaac herzog, arab, avigdor lieberman, jewish, naftali bennett, jewish telegraphic agency, middle east, election false full 16 940add67-fbbf-4d1e-9749-638530727f03 Will the Change Bloc Sit with the Arab Parties to Defeat Netanyahu? Overall, the anti-Netanyahu parties have secured 67 mandates. So why isn’t a change government being formed? Well, 19 of those seats belong to the Arab parties — Ra’am, led by Mansour Abbas, and the Joint List, the more extreme amalgam of anti-Zionist groups. Many opposition leaders, like Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman pledged during their campaigns not to sit in government with either of these parties, leaving the blocs at a standstill. On today’s episode of Waiting for 61, Ami and Ruth discussed why it is considered so problematic to form a government with the Arab Parties and what the opposition’s options are going forward.

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:51:22 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/will-the-change-bloc-sit-with-the-arab-parties-to-defeat-netanyahu-BVIusvYX Overall, the anti-Netanyahu parties have secured 67 mandates. So why isn’t a change government being formed? Well, 19 of those seats belong to the Arab parties — Ra’am, led by Mansour Abbas, and the Joint List, the more extreme amalgam of anti-Zionist groups. Many opposition leaders, like Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman pledged during their campaigns not to sit in government with either of these parties, leaving the blocs at a standstill. On today’s episode of Waiting for 61, Ami and Ruth discussed why it is considered so problematic to form a government with the Arab Parties and what the opposition’s options are going forward.

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Will the Change Bloc Sit with the Arab Parties to Defeat Netanyahu? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:19:31 jta, muslim, mansour abbas, government, gadi eisenkot, zionist, politics, israel, netanyahu, islam, joint list, ra'am, arab, avigdor lieberman, jewish, naftali bennett, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 15 b1259d46-29b8-4cde-a702-3697a2a38d30 The Israeli Election Happened Yesterday. What Now? The heavily anticipated Israeli election happened yesterday, but the results offered little clarity on who will be Israel’s next prime minister. The Likud, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, outperformed predictions, winning a projected 27 seats, while Yashar, Gadi Eisenkot’s party is projected to secure just 22. All in all, the Netanyahu-led bloc managed to secure around 53 mandates and the change block, 48. Meanwhile, Arab voters cast their ballots at remarkably high rates, with the two parties projected to secure 19 seats. Without joining forces with the Arab parties or a dramatic shift in political alliances, the parties are at a deadlock. On today’s episode of Waiting for 61, Ami and Ruth unpacked this complex outcome, laying out all the possible scenarios going forward.

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:40:47 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/the-israeli-election-happened-yesterday-what-now-1_7QooEF The heavily anticipated Israeli election happened yesterday, but the results offered little clarity on who will be Israel’s next prime minister. The Likud, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, outperformed predictions, winning a projected 27 seats, while Yashar, Gadi Eisenkot’s party is projected to secure just 22. All in all, the Netanyahu-led bloc managed to secure around 53 mandates and the change block, 48. Meanwhile, Arab voters cast their ballots at remarkably high rates, with the two parties projected to secure 19 seats. Without joining forces with the Arab parties or a dramatic shift in political alliances, the parties are at a deadlock. On today’s episode of Waiting for 61, Ami and Ruth unpacked this complex outcome, laying out all the possible scenarios going forward.

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What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> The Israeli Election Happened Yesterday. What Now? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:17:50 vote, jta, raam, likud, government, gadi eisenkot, politics, israel, netanyahu, yashar, arab, jewish, benjamin netanyahu, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 14 8235e9a9-885a-4631-ae67-5ca3b60d67fa Israel's Moment of Truth What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff

 

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:09:45 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/israels-moment-of-truth-4qX9FHMv What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff

 

]]> Israel's Moment of Truth Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:13:43 jta, bennett, likud, government, politics, israel, netanyahu, eisenkot, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, middle east, election false full 13 c55cf84e-3918-4769-9c42-c32b0a8ef02a Can Netanyahu Win Again? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/can-netanyahu-win-again-jkWYaXJ1 What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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Free news is only free if someone pays for the reporters, the editors, and the late nights that come with an election. Your gift keeps Waiting for 61 free for every listener, whether they’re hearing it for the first time or have followed Israeli politics for decades. 

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CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Can Netanyahu Win Again? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:24:01 jta, bibi netanyahu, likud, government, politics, israel, netanyahu, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 12 79931d26-7e3e-419c-91c3-718f8b48ce9a Could we See War Before the Elections? ...and Other Listener Questions What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.

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]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/could-we-ee-another-war-before-the-elections-and-other-pressing-questions-ZO01n5cF What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.

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]]> Could we See War Before the Elections? ...and Other Listener Questions Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:09:45 iran, politics, israel, netanyahu, eisenkot, war, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 11 2ae7cd95-dd38-43d7-ace5-68ff56605424 What do Israel’s “Democtratim” Stand For? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.

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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:51:25 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/what-do-israels-democtratim-stand-for-hXjNTHnD What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.

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]]> What do Israel’s “Democtratim” Stand For? Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash 00:16:40 jta, meretz, labor, politics, israel, netanyahu, democrats, jewish, yair golan, jewish telegraphic agency, middle east, election false full 10 59f64caa-615c-4f64-97d9-d72aeb47ee45 Eylon Levy on the Youth Vote, Israel's Shift Right and its Global Standing What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.


 

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:01:05 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden, Eylon Levy) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/eylon-levy-on-the-youth-vote-israels-shift-right-and-its-global-standing-flyDVe_u What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.


 

]]> Eylon Levy on the Youth Vote, Israel's Shift Right and its Global Standing Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden, Eylon Levy 00:21:48 eylon levy, hasbara, jta, government, politics, israel, netanyahu, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, middle east, election false full 9 c5b3d0f1-b5dc-4d31-812b-72850f95b42d The Arab Vote: Israel's Political Wild Card What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.


 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:39:20 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/the-arab-vote-israels-political-wild-card-Tw5IyA1Q What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.


 

]]> The Arab Vote: Israel's Political Wild Card Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:15:46 jta, raam, mansour abbas, government, politics, israel, arab, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 8 b2e3d802-ce8c-468f-acf2-084223569926 Benny Gantz, Trump's Endorsement, and Monkey-Gate: Unpacking This Week's Headlines What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:18:46 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/benny-gantz-trumps-endorsement-and-monkey-gate-unpacking-this-weeks-headlines-QQl_KBSC What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Benny Gantz, Trump's Endorsement, and Monkey-Gate: Unpacking This Week's Headlines Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash 00:21:03 jta, trump, benny gantz, government, politics, itamar ben-gvir, israel, netanyahu, eisenkot, bezalel smotrich, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 7 173a049a-52ea-4510-841f-8b6a1c7eeda5 Israeli Settlers Attacked a Washington Post Journalist, What Will it Mean for the Election? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.


 

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:49 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/israeli-settlers-attacked-a-washington-post-journalist-what-will-it-mean-for-the-election-rUKe5oPG What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.


 

]]> Israeli Settlers Attacked a Washington Post Journalist, What Will it Mean for the Election? Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash 00:19:01 jta, itamar ben-gvir, west bank, israel, netanyahu, settlers, palestine, october 7, washington post, palestinian, bezalel smotich, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency false full 6 8527cc99-9c4a-4cb9-9e8f-5802d4356a64 Can Someone Please Explain All These Israeli Parties? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:46:06 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Tovah Lazaroff) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/can-someone-please-explain-all-these-israeli-parties-BUj_N52S What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world.

Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system.

]]> Can Someone Please Explain All These Israeli Parties? Ami Eden, Tovah Lazaroff 00:25:32 jta, smotrich, politics, israel, netanyahu, yair lapid, democrats, avigdor lieberman, naftali bennett, ben-gvir, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 5 f333c3ac-32c4-4762-b2db-4553e40e1de5 How Could Ultra-Orthodox Refusal to Serve in the IDF Sway Israel's Election? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:24:47 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/how-could-ultra-orthodox-refusal-to-serve-in-the-idf-sway-israels-election-guaLYwU_ What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> How Could Ultra-Orthodox Refusal to Serve in the IDF Sway Israel's Election? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:14:06 charedi, idf, jta, smotrich, shas, miluim, gaza, likud, government, reserve, ultra-orthodox, politics, protest, israel, netanyahu, october 7, army, utj, jewish, ben-gvir, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 4 34945a3d-2e1d-46ec-9b6a-b31e7ada535f Who is Netanyahu's Leading Challenger, Gadi Eisenkot? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:42:50 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/who-is-netanyahus-leading-challenger-gadi-UJE22eiZ What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Who is Netanyahu's Leading Challenger, Gadi Eisenkot? Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:14:53 idf, jta, likud, gadi eisenkot, politics, mizrahi, israel, netanyahu, sephardi, yashar, jewish, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 3 621326fb-829d-493f-881b-35892f14e8e7 Does October 7 Matter in This Israeli Election? What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:50:15 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (ami eden, ruth eglash) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/does-october-7-matter-in-this-israeli-election-uT4BsGpM What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Send questions to our hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Does October 7 Matter in This Israeli Election? ami eden, ruth eglash 00:12:34 waiting for 61, jta, hostages, government, politics, israel, netanyahu, knesset, october 7, eisenkot, hamas, war, avigdor lieberman, jewish telegraphic agency, election false full 2 a3d57e55-567f-4f0b-9421-c288bd1a7d24 Why 61? The Curious Math of Israel's Elections What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Email us questions for the hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:31:35 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/how-is-the-israeli-election-actually-won-sPf_ELuF What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?

Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles, and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters, and what it could mean for Israel and the wider world.

Email us questions for the hosts: waitingfor61@jta.org 

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CREDITS: 

CO-HOST: Ami Eden

CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash

PRODUCER: Maya Rackoff


 

]]> Why 61? The Curious Math of Israel's Elections Ami Eden, Ruth Eglash 00:16:42 government, politics, israel, netanyahu, eisenkot, yair lapid, naftali bennett, ben-gvir, middle east, elections false full 1 6404c3e0-1cfc-4e0d-804c-b40b26a20dc2 Launching Waiting for 61: JTA's Israel Election Podcast CREDITS

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0000 waitingfor61@jta.org (Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden) https://waiting-for-61.simplecast.com/episodes/launching-waiting-for-61-jtas-israel-election-podcast-lZlJHCcS CREDITS

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]]> Launching Waiting for 61: JTA's Israel Election Podcast Ruth Eglash, Ami Eden 00:01:15 What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted? Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world. Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system. What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted? Waiting for 61, JTA’s Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel’s future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters – and what it could mean for Israel and the world. Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA’s parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA’s Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel’s unpredictable political system. politics, israel, netanyahu, geopolitics, security, middle east, election false trailer