Israeli politics

Chabad rabbi invokes Jewish law permitting killing of politicians cooperating with Arab parties

Axelrod later told Walla that he did not regret writing the letter, and that he acted on his own behalf, not on behalf of the Chabad movement.

Rabbi Gedalia Axelrod.
MK Mansour Abbas speaks at the Knesset plenum on November 11, 2026.

Knesset power struggle: Will Eisenkot's bloc control the agenda?

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Eisenkot cancels coalition talks with Likud after Netanyahu's 'divisive' Knesset speech

Newly elected MK Liran Avishar Ben-Horin poses for her official portrait at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, a day before the opening ceremony of the 26th Knesset, November 9, 2026.

New Knesset Finance Committee chair faces conflict-of-interest concern over husband's business ties


Former hostages blast 'NAZA' documentary, accuse filmmakers of erasing their suffering

Former Hamas hostages Rom Braslavski and Eliya Cohen condemned NAZA, accusing the documentary and its filmmakers of erasing their experiences in Gaza and reversing reality.

83rd Venice International Film Festival - Screening of the documentary "Naza" in competition Thursday, 10th September 2026, 20:35

IDF chief Eyal Zamir orders legal review of ‘NAZA’ Gaza war film over ‘blood libels’

Earlier Monday, IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin said the film presents “false claims” but emphasized the need for military representatives to watch the full film.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026

As his presidency enters its final stretch, Isaac Herzog lays out his three priorities for Israel

PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS: From the Abraham Accords to Israeli social divides, Herzog says diplomacy and unity will define the remainder of his presidency.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG has made diplomacy, strengthening Jewish peoplehood, and healing divisions within Israeli society his three central priorities for the remaining two years of his term. Here, the president attends the Outstanding Officers Ceremony of the Israel Police on Sunday.

Israeli voters have strikingly little say - a 'semi-open ballot' reform can help - opinion

Israel’s electoral system gives voters remarkably little say. A modest reform could bring them closer to the politicians they elect

Israeli citizens have fewer opportunities to vote, in fewer democratic arenas, than citizens of any other developed democracy.
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No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future

Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.

(L-R clockwise) Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, Arye Deri, Gideon Sa'ar, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman, Yuli Edelstein.

Network of 100 fake X accounts targeting Ofer Winter removed from social media platform

FakeReporter found that the accounts published hundreds of posts against Winter, with more than half being shared in a single hour.

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.

Israel Needs Units 8300, 8400, and 8500

Israel built extraordinary institutions to defend itself in war. Now it must build institutions capable of securing the peace and shaping its future.

Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).

What Britain risks by treating Israeli intelligence as a bargaining chip - comment

London is banning trade with Israeli settlements. The secret Hezbollah case shows how much of the UK-Israel relationship the British public never sees.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during Ministerial Statement on Government Direction at the House of Commons in London

Ahoy, Knesset: Israel’s Pirate Party sets sail with Dan Ariely on its slate

The veteran fringe party filed a 25-person list for the October election, with the behavioral economist and best-selling author taking the No. 3 spot.

PIRATE PARTY heads Prof. Dan Ariely (left), a behavioral economist, and Noam Kuzar present their candidacy to run in the elections at the Knesset, September 7, 2026.

Haredi Public party reveals first woman in Israel's history running for Knesset with a haredi party

Dr. Nechumi Yaffe is a researcher in political psychology at Tel Aviv University, who has been working with the haredi sector for several years.

Moti Leitner with Dr. Nechumi Yaffe.