David Ben-Gurion
The Hebrew Bible as a guide for the Founding Fathers’ democratic vision - opinion
The Hebrew Prophets were Ben-Gurion’s powerful image of leadership, a theme he frequently developed. He thought the Bible was key to returning sovereignty to the modern State of Israel.
Israelis put voting first as overseas travel declines ahead of election, data shows
'A duty of national honor': Ben-Gurion’s historic 1949 radio address resurfaces ahead of elections
Israel’s strategic depth: Lessons of Oct. 7 and the future of national security - opinion
Israel picks between 'secular democracy or theocracy' in election, chess master Garry Kasparov says
"Just as Abraham Lincoln observed that the government could not persist 'half slave and half free,' Israel cannot go on half theocratic and half secular," Kasparov, whose father was Jewish, said.
Israel’s electoral system is over 100 years old - is it time to let voters choose their own MKs?
Could changing how voters choose their representatives make elections better suited to the country today?
Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy
Israel Bonds, whose official title is the Development Corporation for Israel, is a vital component in Israel’s economic engine.
Showing some respect: Places around the world named after famous Israelis
At a time when the word "Israel" evokes controversy and extreme hostility in many places, it is moving to recall eras and locations where Israelis were actually a source of admiration.
Netanyahu, the self-fulfilling prophet of Israel’s isolation - opinion
Whereas David Ben-Gurion spoke of integrating Israel into the community of nations in Israel’s declaration of independence, Netanyahu spoke of Israel as a self-sufficient Sparta.
Political language has become a weapon against the truth and Israel - opinion
Political extremes are draining words of meaning, weaponizing language and distorting the debate over Israel, Zionism and the Jews.
What do the Altalena and the Heritage Ministry have to do with the approaching elections? - opinion
The discovery of the Altalena wreck has revived old political divisions, with the Right using its legacy as a weapon ahead of Israel’s elections.
The Altalena’s enduring lesson: Israel must choose unity over division - opinion
As Israel faces deep divisions, the Altalena’s tragic legacy offers a vital lesson about unity and avoiding internal conflict.
From lost ship to new battleground: Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir using Altalena in election spat - analysis
Ben-Gvir publicized the find without informing Netanyahu or Defense Minister Israel Katz, surprising both men, a detail that quickly fed speculation about tensions between the coalition partners.
As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion
The Altalena’s return reminds Israelis that no political dispute should ever outweigh the bonds that hold the country together.