Arab candidate aims to shake up Jerusalem mayoral race An Arab list can net 10 mandates and bring about "significant change" in the city, says eastern Jerusalem Fatah activist. Baruch Yedid June 13, 2023
In Jerusalem, a new Lion is expected to roar Like the notable (and sometimes notorious) mayors before him, 62-year-old Moshe Lion will start the complicated business of putting policies and promises into action. Maayan Hoffman Nov. 16, 2018
Welcoming our new ‘Lion’ of Jerusalem Moshe Lion, who beat Ofer Berkovitch in the election runoff, will be the first Sephardic mayor of Jerusalem. This alone is a cause for celebration. Gary Schiff Nov. 15, 2018
Moshe Lion elected Jerusalem mayor in a tight runoff Religious candidate Moshe Lion wins 51.5 percent of votes in second round of mayoral elections • Secular candidate Ofer Berkovitch, who won 48.5 percent of the votes, said: “We will examine the results in-depth.” Nov. 14, 2018
Jerusalem race for new mayor goes down to wire Moshe Lion got more than 79,000 votes (33 percent). Ofer Berkovitch got 68,000 votes (29 percent) on Oct. 30. Now, the two face off on Nov. 13 for the city’s top job. Maayan Hoffman Nov. 12, 2018
Final countdown: Who will be crowned king of the golden city? With one week to go, Jerusalem’s final five candidates talk housing, jobs, business development and cleaning up the capital. Maayan Hoffman Oct. 25, 2018
Jerusalem mayoral candidates offer new direction, flavor for historic capital From office development and a greener city to issues surrounding access to the Western Wall, those in the running have a host of ideas for urban improvement, and for drawing in families and tourists. Maayan Hoffman Sept. 28, 2018
A look at the eight candidates vying to succeed Nir Barkat as Jerusalem’s mayor Analyzing the politics of Jerusalem, home to approximately 1 million residents and three major religions, and how complex dynamics influence local elections unlike any other city. Maayan Hoffman Sept. 12, 2018
