Politics
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
From ally to critic: Rahm Emanuel rethinks US-Israel ties - opinion
Israel’s survival depends on leaders who put nation before self - opinion
Israel’s new pioneers: The farmers safeguarding the West Bank - opinion
Why Bennett, Lapid's union actually strengthens Netanyahu's hand in next elections - opinion
The Bennett-Lapid merger aims to unify the opposition, but could push some right-wing voters back toward Netanyahu.
Drop the cynicism: Bennett, Lapid's merger represents Israel's search for unity - opinion
The Bennett–Lapid alliance highlights Israel’s fixation on politics over policy, and the need for a reset.
Drawing a red line: National responsibility vs tribal loyalty - opinion
For a significant segment of the Right, there remains something more important than tribal loyalty – the common good of the country.
The Bennett-Lapid alliance: Success or a failure? - opinion
Analyzing the Bennett-Lapid alliance presents several plausible scenarios.
Eisenkot calls on opposition to secure 'Zionist' majority against Netanyahu
Eisenkot said he reached out on Monday to the parties he described as the “Hope Bloc” follwing the political merger of former prime ministers Bennett and Lapid.
Israel must break free from the dangerous status quo - opinion
What once felt like stability in Israel is now revealed as dangerous inertia with real costs across security, society, and faith.
UN envoy says Libya's roadmap to elections faces continued delays
UN envoy warns that Libya’s political deadlock and rival institutions continue to delay national elections and efforts to reunify the country.
The Israel-Lebanon truce is a turning point - opinion
A truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon is a good start, as long as additional steps are taken to reduce its grip on the region
Closing the circle: Inside the campaign to bring Theodor Herzl’s grandparents to Mount Herzl
WZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel says the reburial is part of a larger argument: the myth of the assimilated Herzl has done real damage to Zionist education.
Elections polls in Hungary and the Israeli lesson - opinion
The key lesson for the Israeli public from the Hungarian elections may be that polls should be treated with considerable caution.
