Changes in Jerusalem: What's new in local politics in Israel's capital?

11 months away from the Jerusalem city council and mayoral elections, Ofer Berkovitch’s departure – even if, as he emphasized, being only temporary – shakes things up.

MAYOR MOSHE LION serving without a city council faction of his own is strange, to say the least. (Pictured: In Sept., visiting Jerusalem students on the first of day school).

(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)

ByPEGGY CIDOR

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 13:57

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Changes in Jerusalem: What's new in local politics in Israel's capital?

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