Politics
Chief Rabbinate Council disputes Tzohar kashrut approval hours after authorization
“The approval was granted unlawfully and did not go through the Chief Rabbinate Council as required,” Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services Yehuda Avidan said.
Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee
AI is Israel’s next national-security battlefield as global standing sinks, Bennett says
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence
In her resignation letter, Gabbard told US President Donald Trump that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity."
Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.
Why polarization, not Iran or Hamas, will decide Israel's next election - analysis
As Israel heads toward another election, the country’s deepest divides may no longer be external enemies – but itself
The Arab Spring is dead, and a new social contract has replaced it - analysis
Across the Arab world in 2026, ideology is giving way to pragmatism, as publics prioritize stability, security, and economic delivery over reform
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
Israel’s move toward early elections raises legal questions over ambassador and consul-general appointments, with Attorney-General guidance expected to set limits.
Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel
Nearly a third of potential Republican voters said they believed Trump had been “too supportive of Israel,” with 22% of MAGA voters saying Israel has too much influence on US foreign policy.
Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution
End the haredi kingmaker era or watch the state unravel - opinion
Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.
Haredi draft bill back on agenda ahead of Knesset dissolution vote
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told the 'Post' that Netanyahu’s coalition has exerted “massive pressure” on coalition lawmakers to vote in favor of the contentious draft bill.
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his resignation from Knesset
Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."
