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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
Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion
Netanyahu’s very difficult week - opinion
The reversal of leadership roles: The young are keeping the country afloat - opinion
While the government focuses on slogans, renaming wars, and attacking the judicial system, it is the young generation that keeps Israeli society functioning – almost entirely on its own.
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.
‘A Call at 4 AM': Extracts from Amit Segal's magnum opus on Israel's leaders
In 'A Call at 4 AM: Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions That Shaped Israeli Politics,' journalist and media personality Amit Segal offers a fisheye view of Israeli politics.
US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million
US prosecutors charge Peter Williams with selling US trade secrets to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million, raising national security concerns.
Israel needs real reform, not a lower electoral threshold - opinion
Lowering the electoral threshold is not intended to bring new voices into the Knesset but only to assist those who are already there.
‘Anyone but Bibi’ becomes ‘it’s all about Bibi’ - opinion
The opposition's rallying cry has remained unchanged over the years.
Cowardice and collaborators: Fear is shaping global diplomacy on Israel - opinion
Leaders may try to convince themselves that they haven’t really been bought.
Gov’t approves amendments for soon-to-be released terrorist in urgent telephone vote
The main change to the list is centered around two security prisoners who will be swapped for Hamas-linked terrorists who aren't facing life sentences.
Trump seeks to reshape US society during shutdown - opinion
Donald Trump calls for shrinking and shuttering a broad array of federal programs and agencies, and shrinking the federal bureaucracy while making it more subject to presidential dictate.
Syria’s first post-Assad elections test path to democracy - analysis
Syria’s transitional government held limited elections for a new parliament, marking the first step toward reform since the end of Assad’s rule.
