Israel political situation

Without trustworthy leadership, resilience alone cannot keep Israel whole

A society can endure war; but without faith in its leadership and a steady moral compass, resilience alone cannot keep Israel whole

JANUARY 28, 2026|ByABIR GITLIN

Israeli anti-government protesters hold placards and flags during a demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv in November. Some 83% of the public say they are worried about Israel’s internal social tensions.

Opposition members of Israel's Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025.

Knesset passes preliminary vote on political probe into October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not present, as he was speaking at the Israel Air Force pilot cadets ceremony.

DECEMBER 24, 2025|BySHIR PERETS, SARAH BEN-NUN

President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a stock market ticker board.

Tel Aviv stock market rises after Netanyahu's bombshell pardon request

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a 111-page pardon request to President Isaac Herzog, lifting Tel Aviv indexes as investors weighed stability risks and the state budget timeline.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025|ByWALLA! FINANCE

Defense Minister Israel Katz over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Israel Katz's closure of Army Radio an 'attack on free press,' journalists and opposition say

"It would not be surprising if the station’s broadcasting frequencies are soon handed over to wealthy figures affiliated with the corrupt and degenerate Likud Party,” MK Gilad Kariv stated.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025|BySHIR PERETS

Thousands of evacuated Israelis vote in postponed local elections

Local elections postponed since October were held Tuesday in five southern Israeli communities near Gaza, with special polling arrangements for evacuees and soldiers.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024ByPELED ARBELI

A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

The country’s wild ride from euphoria to depression, heartbreak to hope - comment

Over a year later, this extended Remembrance Day-like feeling shows no sign of letting up.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByHERB KEINON

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers on October 27, 2024

'Government is failing in every aspect': Former MK Yifat Shasha-Biton leaving politics

"The moment I see that I do not have the tools to influence, contribute, or change reality, I will stand up and leave."

JULY 2, 2024ByELIAV BREUER

MK Yifat Shasha-Biton attends the Knesset House Committee, December 28, 2020

Israeli coalition in turmoil after Netanyahu drops controversial 'Rabbi Law'

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri was reportedly furious with Netanyahu after the latter announced that the bill would be dropped.

JUNE 19, 2024ByELIAV BREUER

Shas leader MK Arye Deri and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on January 23, 2023

Maintaining our humanity during a war for our survival - opinion

Make sure to first sympathize with human suffering. Compassion and sympathy must always precede ideology. 

JUNE 15, 2024ByMOSHE TARAGIN

PAYING TRIBUTE to victims and hostages of Oct. 7, in Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square, June 5.

With Gantz’s June 8 ultimatum, is an election nearing? - analysis

The Knesset summer session recesses on July 28 for nearly three months, with Gantz’s June 8 deadline giving him enough time to try to force an election before the recess.

MAY 19, 2024ByELIAV BREUER