Government
Yashar to safeguard Law of Return, cut bureaucracy, address needs of olim in next gov't - exclusive
One of Yashar's focuses would be on improving services for elderly olim and ensuring better translation of Hebrew websites into different languages.
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Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'
Killing of Malta journalist related to gov't corruption investigation, son says in court - report
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
A decline in Israel’s ranking on the international corruption index carries tangible consequences.
'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill
Former Gaza hostage Or Levy also commented on government attempts to block the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and related national security failures.
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion
Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure, signaling a fight over press freedom and democratic checks in Israel.
Israel’s milk shortage shows how policy fights end up hurting the public - editorial
Milk rationing did not happen by accident. Protest tactics, rigid regulation, and stalled reform collided, leaving families paying the price for political and policy failure.
US House faces tight vote on Trump-backed bill to end government shutdown
Efforts to end the US government shutdown could falter in the House as demands on immigration split Democrats and hardline Republicans.
A dangerous alignment: Israel’s embrace of Trumpism risks isolating Jews worldwide - opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest attack on former president Joe Biden is not merely another sign of ingratitude or habitual deflection, but is designed to resonate with Donald Trump.
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Without trustworthy leadership, resilience alone cannot keep Israel whole
A society can endure war; but without faith in its leadership and a steady moral compass, resilience alone cannot keep Israel whole
