Israeli politics
Ahoy, Knesset: Israel’s Pirate Party sets sail with Dan Ariely on its slate
The veteran fringe party filed a 25-person list for the October election, with the behavioral economist and best-selling author taking the No. 3 spot.
Haredi Public party reveals first woman in Israel's history running for Knesset with a haredi party
Defying Netanyahu pressure to merge, Winter submits People of Israel's list ahead of 2026 election
Unfilled state comptroller seat stalls Israel's whistleblower protections and campaign oversight
'The end of the Iranian regime is near,' Netanyahu threatens at government's Rosh Hashanah toast
"We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies," Netanyahu said at the Government Rosh Hashanah toast.
Israel’s next leader must be ambitious for Israel, not themselves - opinion
Before October 27, Israelis should look beyond policies and ask what kind of people want to lead them.
Degel Hatorah leader Moshe Gafni to be ousted from haredi United Torah Judaism Knesset slate
MK Yakov Asher will reportedly replace Gafni on the list and head UTJ, instead of MK Yitzhak Goldknopf, who currently chairs the joint list in the Knesset.
Religious Right: Slowly but surely, Israel’s right-wing is becoming the religious bloc - opinion
The Israeli Right that formed them was largely secular, nationalist, and security-minded. The Israeli Right replacing it is increasingly religious and messianic.
New blood wanted: Israeli politics needs an infusion of unpolluted leaders - opinion
I eagerly await the day, perhaps in the 2028 or 2030 elections, when the current crop of politicians will have passed – and that means everybody from Netanyahu to Lapid and Gafni.
Israel’s next political upheaval will come from the Right - opinion
The Israeli Right is not merely wasting votes. It may be wasting the makings of an entire government. The tragedy begins when each concludes that being qualified for first makes third unacceptable.
Nuclear kill zones: How Eisenkot would contain Iran if he manages to beat Netanyahu - exclusive
The Post has learned Eisenkot's unique solutions for dealing with the Lebanese and Gazan arenas, as well as how he would crack down on extremist violence in the West Bank.
Ra’am’s Abbas announces ex-Yesh Atid MK as first Jewish candidate to join Arab party's slate
MK Yoav Segalovitz recently announced his resignation from the Knesset and departure from the Yesh Atid Party, headed by opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Who should have a vote in Israel? - opinion
Israel has an exceptionally close relationship with Israelis and Jews living abroad. But political rights should reflect political responsibility.
Wanted: Leaders for Israel’s next generation - opinion
The country is hiring. And whoever applies should know that a generation with every reason to be tired has decided to keep demanding anyway.
