Israeli politics
Israeli politicians sound alarm over Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral win
“New York’s Jewish community deserves leaders who protect them, not target them,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told The Jerusalem Post.
Mother of former hostage urges putting politics aside ahead of Rabin memorial rally - interview
Yitzhak Rabin assassination 30 years on: A lesson on condemning intolerance - opinion
Is a political assassination in Israel possible today? - opinion
Israeli opposition MK Cohen selected as new Jewish National Fund chairman
The selection was announced during the World Zionist Congress on Wednesday.
Bill to give Knesset power to freeze Netanyahu's criminal trial postponed upon PM's opposition
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara slammed the bill proposal, saying it “allows political considerations to encroach on criminal proceedings.”
Bennett slams ‘unconstitutional’ bill linking party debts to new political campaign
Naftali Bennett called a Likud-backed bill “unconstitutional,” accusing the government of trying to block his 2026 comeback by forcing him to repay old party debts first.
Some free advice for Netanyahu, pivot politically to the center - opinion
The prime minister has been beholden to religious and ultra-nationalist parties for most of his career.
Shas quits its coalition positions, demands regulation around haredi draft law
Shas vowed to continue advocating for yeshiva students, whom the party describes as “the secret of the spiritual and historical existence of the Jewish people.”
Netanyahu dismisses national security chief over disputes on Qatar strike, Gaza operations
Tzachi Hanegbi: Tenure as National Security Council head will end today, October 7 failures demand investigation • PM appoints NSC deputy as acting chief
Knesset winter session, where it left off and what’s ahead - explainer
Returning from its months-long recess, the Knesset will open its winter session on Monday in the plenum amid shifting political dynamics brought by Israel’s new ceasefire.
Israelis tired of divisiveness and ready to move forward, but their leaders are not - opinion
We need the positivity that Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demonstrated in their wonderful speeches in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Ron Dermer, Israel’s architect of survival, deserves gratitude, not protest, for his work - opinion
The hostage agreement wouldn’t have happened without Dermer’s involvement.
Former PM Naftali Bennett's X account posts suspicious scam link in apparent hack
"The Israel News app is now available. Download it and share your thoughts. Exclusive to Israelis. Currently available only on Windows," the post's caption reads.
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
