Government
Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”
Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.
Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president
Record-high number of Israelis trust IDF's command, only 54% trust gov't's decisions - poll
Israel needs a national 'time out' to focus on existential threats - opinion
Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote
The move has sparked outrage from parents across the country and opposition lawmakers as schools throughout the country have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.
FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says
The FBI has identified suspicious activity on its networks, focusing on wiretap and intelligence surveillance systems, but has not disclosed specifics or the scope of the incident.
Israel Police chief is right about the crime crisis, wrong to wait for software to fix it - opinion
Technology isn't the cure for crime. We must move beyond surveillance and restore sovereignty through physical presence and emergency powers.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
A decline in Israel’s ranking on the international corruption index carries tangible consequences.
'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill
Former Gaza hostage Or Levy also commented on government attempts to block the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and related national security failures.
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion
Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure, signaling a fight over press freedom and democratic checks in Israel.
Israel’s milk shortage shows how policy fights end up hurting the public - editorial
Milk rationing did not happen by accident. Protest tactics, rigid regulation, and stalled reform collided, leaving families paying the price for political and policy failure.
US House faces tight vote on Trump-backed bill to end government shutdown
Efforts to end the US government shutdown could falter in the House as demands on immigration split Democrats and hardline Republicans.
