Israeli politics
Inheriting moral instincts: How choices become a legacy – opinion
Our descendants absorb what we choose to do in times of crisis: they act based on what they watched us forgive, defend, and risk for others.
WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount
Netanyahu falls back on classic security playbook as election approaches - analysis
Israel’s opposition agrees to stop fighting itself, but not how to replace Netanyahu - analysis
Between the straits: On Tisha B’Av, Israel must confront its own internal fanaticism - opinion
This year, we will fast and observe the customs of our national day of mourning. We will go through the motions, yet the conclusion is unavoidable: we have forgotten.
Main electoral battle will be for Israel's centrist voters, with far-right, left already set - poll
According to the index, 53% of Israelis are completely certain whom they will vote for, while another 29% are fairly certain of their decision.
Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion
Given current daunting national challenges – domestic, regional, and international – it is worth examining the positions and likely policies of those who could soon form the next government.
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
“I simply cannot ask you to vote for a party that I myself can no longer bring myself to vote for,” Illouz stated. “This is no longer the Likud. This is a party that has been hijacked.”
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Israeli politics is driving out its mensches, and the country will pay the price - comment
On Wednesday, Sofer announced he will not run for the next Knesset.
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer pulls out of 2026 election
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.
