Israeli politics
Israel must move to district-based elections, term limits - opinion
Israel’s growing population and diversity are fueling calls for major reforms to the Knesset, elections, and term limits.
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his resignation from Knesset
Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial
The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion
Israel's opposition must unite to defeat Netanyahu, restore responsibility in politics – opinion
A divided opposition risks repeating past failures; uniting the parties is the only path to replacing the current government.
A golden noose around Israel’s soul: Ben-Gvir’s theology of death strangles society - opinion
The golden noose represents a theology of death, a reverence for vengeance that distorts the face of Judaism and deals a severe blow to Israeli society.
Responsibility vs popularity: Israeli elections are a test for society - opinion
Experience shows that dramatic statements and grand promises may generate temporary support, but that support evaporates quickly when confronted with facts.
Not someday: Israel is ready for a new woman prime minister now - opinion
Israel’s democracy is mature enough for another woman prime minister, and leaders are already emerging.
Netanyahu warns ex-security chiefs against involvement in Oct. 7 inquiry
“In recent days, we have witnessed an organized campaign of pressure by senior ‘former officials’ seeking to distort the facts and dictate to the government how it should act,” Netanyahu wrote.
Draft law needs legal work, only services haredim, says A-G in advisory opinion
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said the current version of the haredi draft law would benefit only ultra-Orthodox men.
US democracy's decline is a warning to Israel - opinion
America is being tested as to whether it can keep its republic, just as we are being tested as to whether we can retain our democracy. Let us all hope that both of us can pass the test.
Defense Minister Katz moves to extend IDF service to 36 months
In the statement, Katz indicated that combat soldiers and other conscripts who are already serving and scheduled to complete their service during 2026 may have to delay their discharge from the IDF.
Netanyahu will not step away from Israeli politics for plea deal, intends to run again
Sources close to President Herzog said that a decision on Netanyahu's pardon will take at least two months.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon power play: A not-so-veiled offer to Israel's judiciary - analysis
The prime minister's pardon contained a not-so-veiled offer: Let me have a pardon and I will turn down the pressure on the legal establishment.
