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Contentious World Zionist Congress Opens Amid Fraud Scandal

10/28/2025

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The 39th World Zionist Congress is in Jerusalem from October 28-30, with about 2,500 participants from 42 countries.
The gathering is contentious, following a controversial election marred by fraud, with debates on budgets, appointments, and resolutions shaping Zionist policy for five years.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not address the congress due to backlash.
The congress will vote on 19 constitutional amendments and related resolutions, including military-service and sovereignty proposals.

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The 39th World Zionist Congress is in Jerusalem from October 28-30, with about 2,500 participants from 42 countries.
The gathering is contentious, following a controversial election marred by fraud, with debates on budgets, appointments, and resolutions shaping Zionist policy for five years.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not address the congress due to backlash.
The congress will vote on 19 constitutional amendments and related resolutions, including military-service and sovereignty proposals.