Israeli politics
The long arc of Israeli protests: A nation’s conscience or Achilles’ heel? - analysis
Protests have long been a defining feature of Israel’s democracy – they give voice to anguish, mobilize citizens, and hold leaders to account. But they are not inherently virtuous.
The government continues, but without the haredim
Bennett edges ahead of Netanyahu for premiership in latest Channel 13 poll
Herzog on gov't decisions: 'I intervene when possible,' but can't blindly react to everything
Benny Gantz fails to cross threshold, Yossi Cohen, Yoaz Hendel to upend Knesset balance
Polls conducted by Maariv and Channel 12 found that Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party will fail to pass the threshold while the Religious Zionist Party is just at the edge.
Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says 'any real change' would come should he become PM
While Yossi Cohen stated in the podcast that he would consider running for prime minister, Walla's June polls found that his party would not receive enough mandates to pass the electoral threshold.
Tel Aviv decries 'non-issue' in synagogue controversy, ‘faith’ clause removed months ago
The most up-to-date text of the clause shows that the “faith” part has been taken out, undercutting what many ministers and Members of Knesset were quick to catalogue as a widespread liberal threat.
Israel Police arrest 61-year-old woman during protest over alleged 'incitement to violence'
The woman, whose name hasn’t been shared, is a resident of northern Israel who chanted the slogan “with spirit and blood, we redeemed Gaza."
Netanyahu nurtured Hamas 'for years,' Avigdor Liberman charges
Liberman said that "time after time," Netanyahu prevented targeted strikes against Hamas leaders, which he claimed eventually led to his departure from the government.
Netanyahu: Protesters are delaying release of hostages, ensuring continuation of war
More than 300 demonstrations are expected throughout the day as hostages families try to bring the nation to a standstill.
Netanyahu's coalition gains seat amid Gaza takeover talks in latest election poll
The poll also found that an absolute majority of Israelis, 69%, fear that the prolonged war in Gaza will harm Israel’s social cohesion.
With Israel under siege, gov't leaders must prioritize national unity over politics - editorial
Differences of opinion are inevitable; what’s not acceptable is airing them in ways that erode deterrence, morale, and the perception of competence.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejoins Likud in merger with United Right
Sa'ar left the Likud party in 2020 over criticism of the party's head, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Yesh Atid submits High Court request to prohibit Levin from interfering with A-G's duties
Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Sohlberg issued a temporary order against the A-G's firing on Monday, blocking it from advancing until the court can review the decision.
Arab parties agree to move ahead with reestablishing Joint List bloc for next elections
MK Ahmad Tibi said that “the four Arab lists must run together in a joint slate,” due to "the challenges facing Arab society in Israel and the state as a whole."