Israeli politics
MK Cohen selected for new JNF chairman
The selection was announced during the World Zionist Congress on Wednesday.
Bill to give Knesset power to freeze Netanyahu's criminal trial postponed upon PM's opposition
Bennett slams ‘unconstitutional’ bill linking party debts to new political campaign
Some free advice for Netanyahu, pivot politically to the center - opinion
Shas quits its coalition positions, demands regulation around haredi draft law
Shas vowed to continue advocating for yeshiva students, whom the party describes as “the secret of the spiritual and historical existence of the Jewish people.”
Netanyahu dismisses national security chief over disputes on Qatar strike, Gaza operations
Tzachi Hanegbi: Tenure as National Security Council head will end today, October 7 failures demand investigation • PM appoints NSC deputy as acting chief
Knesset winter session, where it left off and what’s ahead - explainer
Returning from its months-long recess, the Knesset will open its winter session on Monday in the plenum amid shifting political dynamics brought by Israel’s new ceasefire.
Israelis tired of divisiveness and ready to move forward, but their leaders are not - opinion
We need the positivity that Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demonstrated in their wonderful speeches in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Ron Dermer, Israel’s architect of survival, deserves gratitude, not protest, for his work - opinion
The hostage agreement wouldn’t have happened without Dermer’s involvement.
Former PM Naftali Bennett's X account posts suspicious scam link in apparent hack
"The Israel News app is now available. Download it and share your thoughts. Exclusive to Israelis. Currently available only on Windows," the post's caption reads.
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
Stop blaming Israel for global antisemitism - opinion
I am critical of the current Israeli government. I have condemned politicians across the coalition and opposition for foolish statements that have been weaponized by antisemites.
'Disgraceful': Goldknopf slammed for comparing arrested haredi draft dodgers to hostages
Goldknopf’s remarks come amid controversy in the country over the issue of haredi conscription, as the IDF continues to report severe manpower shortages while Israel enters its second year of war.
High Court of Justice rejects gov't conditions to sit public-professional committee
With the new conditions, the government hoped to dismiss Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.
There's desperate need for healthy discourse between Left-Right in Israeli politics - opinion
In the new Jewish year, Israelis deserve leadership that transcends self-preservation and partisanship.
