ANNA BARSKY

Anna Barsky is the politics reporter for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.

A bottle of Methanol, a hazardous substance; illustrative.

Suspected methanol contamination prompts Israel's travel advisory for Brazil

 Yoav Gallant speaks at Reichman University on February 25, 2025.

Former defense minister Gallant vacated home over security threat under Shin Bet direction

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.

Netanyahu calls emergency meeting as violence by Jewish extremists escalates


Justice Minister Levin bars A-G Baharav Miara from dealing with Sde Teiman affair

This includes the investigation into the leaked video, alleged obstruction offenses, and interference with legal proceedings connected to the case.

 (L-R) Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests

"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

IDF carries out 'powerful strikes' in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire breach, PMO confirms

Prime Minister Netanyahu immediately ordered the strikes after a security assessment with defense officials.

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip on September 27, 2025.

Israel permits Hamas to locate deceased hostages in IDF-controlled areas of Gaza

Some of the missing hostage remains may be located behind the Yellow Line Israel withdrew to under the terms of the US-brokered Gaza deal. 

Palestinian gunmen walk as heavy machinery operates at a site where searches for deceased hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel are underway amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, October 19, 2025.

Qatargate: Urich's attorneys accuse State Attorney of violating their client's 'fundamental rights'

According to Urich’s attorneys, their client has not received investigation materials and evidence prior to his hearing, two fundamental rights in the Israeli legal system.

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

'On the way to sovereignty': MKs react to preliminary passing of bill to annex Ma'aleh Adumim

The Knesset passed a preliminary vote to apply Israeli sovereignty in Ma’aleh Adumim, prompting praise from right-wing MKs and criticism from Washington, which warned it could threaten the Gaza deal.

MK Avigdor Liberman attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 22, 2025.

Qatar expanding its grip on Gaza, will preserve Hamas's power, expert warns

Qatari Hospital in Gaza has announced the start of preparations for establishing the headquarters of Hamad Hospital, funded by the Qatari development fund.

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighborhood in Gaza City, October 19, 2025

Indonesia denies Israel visit as Israeli outlets say trip was imminent

The denial directly contradicts reports in Israeli and regional media that preparations were underway for a landmark visit in the coming days.

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto walks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 2025

October 7 massacre a 'mistake that cost Iran dearly,' regime-aligned newspaper says

The piece noted that Hamas’s assault had severe negative repercussions for the regional standing of the “Axis of Resistance” led by Iran, chief among them Syria’s drift away from Iranian influence.

Iran unveils a clock to countdown to the destruction of Israel

Netanyahu may hold early elections, 'use Gaza deal to gain support,' Likud official says

If carried out, the move could provide Netanyahu with a renewed leadership mandate, project unity within the party, and preempt potential internal challenges to his authority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Knesset before a vote on the Gaza deal, October 9, 2025