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World Zionist Congress

Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky attends a Law and Constitution Committee meeting in the Knesset, on June 26, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90/File)
May 27, 2026, 9:11 pm
Yesh Atid co-founder and MK Boaz Toporovsky steps away from Knesset
Toporovsky to remain in party, but not in political role; Lapid thanks ‘friend’ for ‘years of service’ to public; former Zionist Council chief Oz Haim named as replacement MK
By Ariela Karmel and ToI Staff
The opening event of the 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025. (Zev Stub/ Times of Israel)
November 24, 2025, 4:30 pm
Final World Zionist Congress deal taps Doron Perez for president, Hagoel as chairman
Agreement aimed at bringing an end to saga that saw widespread voter fraud, political cronyism and ultimately failed efforts to secure plum position for PM’s son Yair Netanyahu
By Zev Stub
The opening event of the 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025. (Zev Stub/ Times of Israel)
November 14, 2025, 2:28 pm
Final agreement reached on WZO, KKL leadership saga; no job for Yair Netanyahu
After several weeks of negotiations and drama, sources say the deal divides the national institutions evenly between the right/Haredi and liberal/pluralistic blocs
By Zev Stub
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 5, 2025, 10:36 pm
Lapid rips up ‘corrupt’ WZO leadership deal, opens door for Yair Netanyahu appointment
Opposition leader calls to nationalize major Zionist organizations, saying they are deeply corrupt and currently exist just to create jobs for politicians’ kin and cronies
By Zev Stub and Sam Sokol
Yair Netanyahu (left) and Sara Netanyahu listen to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver a speech at the 80th session of The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025, in New York City. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images/AFP)
November 2, 2025, 1:06 pm
WZO drops cushy post for Yair Netanyahu after nomination backfires
Organization’s leaders rejected a deal that would have given the elder son of the PM an executive seat, even after a last-ditch effort by the PM’s office
By Zev Stub
Chairperson of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 31, 2025, 11:07 am
After Yair Netanyahu fiasco, new deal could mark comeback for current WZO chief
Fresh agreement, yet to be finalized, would see rotation at helm between Rabbi Doron Perez and current WZO head Yaakov Hagoel. And there would be no job for PM’s son, whom Likud had sought to install as information chief
By Zev Stub
The opening event of the 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025. (Zev Stub/ Times of Israel)
October 30, 2025, 3:24 pm
World Zionist Congress devolves into chaos after Yair Netanyahu tapped for key role
Compromise agreement on appointments at key Zionist orgs derailed after parties rally against nomination of prime minister’s son for plum position; voting on resolutions also breaks down
By Zev Stub
President Isaac Herzog speaks at the opening event of the 39th Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025 (courtesy)
October 29, 2025, 4:30 pm
World Zionist Congress leaders preach unity as delegates spar over Jewish future
Opening night of the ‘parliament of the Jewish people’ is filled with festivities even as debate flares between right and left, secular and religious, over where critical funding will go
By Zev Stub
A picture of Theodor Herzl on August 29, 2022, during celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress at the historic Stadtcasino in Basel, where Herzl convened the first congress that paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel. (Fabrice Cofrinni / AFP)
October 28, 2025, 5:21 am
Delegates descend on World Zionist Congress for largest-ever plenum on Jewish future
Some 2,500 reps from 42 countries set to debate hot-button issues like West Bank annexation and IDF conscription, pick leaders for institutions controlling over $1 billion
By Zev Stub
Zionist Jews from around the world can vote in the 2025 World Zionist Congress election. (Getty Images, via JTA)
September 6, 2025, 8:59 am
Orthodox, right-wing slates secure majority of US seats in World Zionist Congress
Certification comes after election tribunals and the Zionist Supreme Court settled disputes over fraudulent ballots and other irregularities
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Illustrative: Voting ballots are emptied from a ballot box (iStock by Getty Images)
September 4, 2025, 5:50 pm
WZO closes election fraud case without penalties for suspected cheaters
Reform movement receives most seats, followed by Am Yisrael Chai and Eretz Hakodesh, two of the six slates revealed to be involved in the alleged voting fraud
By Zev Stub
Ronn Torossian attends Tony Robbins' birthday celebration and book launch on February 27, 2017, in New York City. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for DuJour/AFP)
August 23, 2025, 5:19 am
World Zionist Congress lifts ban on Betar USA chief, letting him serve as a delegate
ZOA appeals tribunal rules in favor of Ronn Torossian after he was barred for his ‘aggressive, hateful tone and vulgarity’ amid spat with rival slate headed by Shai Davidai
By Andrew Lapin
Delegates to the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, April 20, 2023. (Twitter video screenshot)
June 29, 2025, 6:30 pm
Shas, 3 other slates punished for voter fraud at US vote for World Zionist Congress
More than 230,000 votes were cast in an election marred by improprieties; parties are expected to appeal, and final outcomes may not be clear for months
By Zev Stub
Illustrative: Paper voting box in front of a ballot box (iStock by Getty Images)
June 6, 2025, 5:46 pm
Religious, right-wing slates dominate after contentious US World Zionist Congress vote
Right-leaning groups will have a clear majority after more than 40% of votes went to Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox factions in election marred by fraud
By Zev Stub
Illustrative: Voting ballots are emptied from a ballot box (iStock by Getty Images)
June 4, 2025, 6:12 pm
WZO heads likely to throw out thousands of suspect ballots as they meet on voter fraud
Leaders to meet Thursday on allegations of widespread voter fraud in the World Zionist Congress vote, will mull disqualifying some slates
By Zev Stub
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