Government
Oct. 7 alternative inquiry bill will reach first reading Monday, gov’t tells High Court
The Knesset would first seek to appoint a six-member panel with the support of 80 MKs, though the revisions also allow the commission to operate with as few as three members.
US lifts curbs on Anthropic's Fable, Mythos AI models
Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide allows both nations to move forward, together - opinion
'Never too late': Israeli gov't unilaterally votes to recognize Armenian Genocide
Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power
The reshuffle, announced by Syrian state media, included the appointment of new governors for several key provinces.
Gaza peace plan faces delays as Hamas only signals partial disarmament - opinion
Gaza’s future may be on hold, but perhaps its governance could eventually be linked to a wider national framework and future elections.
Israel’s next war cannot be led by yesterday’s leadership - opinion
No leader, no matter how experienced, can remain in power for this long without becoming deeply tied to the assumptions that defined their tenure.
High Court gives Israeli gov't until July 1 to update on progress of Oct. 7 probe framework
"After receiving the update, a decision will be made regarding the further handling of the petitions," the High Court of Justice said in a statement.
The Bennett-Lapid alliance: Success or a failure? - opinion
Analyzing the Bennett-Lapid alliance presents several plausible scenarios.
Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.
Netanyahu’s very difficult week - opinion
If Netanyahu has found some solace in the United States over his growing isolation in Europe, this week would show that those days are coming to a close.
What happened to Imran Khan? - opinion
Khan’s detention has coincided with broader crackdowns on his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Orban’s defeat: A sign of things to come? - opinion
In countries where populism is ascendant, the main political rivalry is no longer primarily between a moderate Left and a moderate Right.
Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion
One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.
