Israeli politics
What the hell is going on with Netanyahu? - opinion
Our ship is speeding toward an iceberg, but we still have time to change course, take the helm, and return to safe waters.
After Netanyahu meets police chief, Israel's elections chief warns against vote interference
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Beyond the ballot, October 7 families call for a different kind of Israeli politics
Israel’s election is being cast as a historic showdown - but four trends tell a different story
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: From rivalries within political blocs to polls that shape voter choices and coalition red lines, four trends reveal the challenges facing Israel’s next government.
Editor's Notes: Israel's election exposes deep political divisions after Gantz withdrawal - comment
Here is my request, the only one I’ll make before the polls open. Give yourself permission to notice one thing that complicates your choice.
Netanyahu is destroying Israel’s bipartisan support in the US - opinion
The golden age of wall-to-wall bipartisan support for Israel is ancient history, and Netanyahu deserves much of the credit.
I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion
Whenever an election approached, everyone wanted to know: Who are you voting for? “I can’t vote,” I would answer. “I’m Canadian.” I loved being neutral.
A partnership guided by God: Why Trump decided to endorse Netanyahu in Israel's elections - opinion
I believed God had a purpose for Benjamin Netanyahu long before he became one of the most consequential leaders in Israel’s history.
‘The user is hacking himself’: How AI exposes Israel’s political inner circles - analysis
The Urich leak raises concerns about AI-assisted programming, third-party messaging services, and the potential for personal accounts to expose sensitive political communications.
Israel’s current government is failing. The next one must do better - opinion
Should Netanyahu once again emerge victorious, the government he will form in its aftermath might be even worse than the outgoing government. Voters should certainly take this into account.
Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services
Some congregants argued that withdrawing the invitation after it had already been extended and publicly announced would be inappropriate, particularly since the synagogue had hosted other speakers.
Israelis and Diaspora Jews are donating more since Oct. 7, says JGive founder
Ori Ben-Shlomo told 'The Deep Dive' that philanthropy may now shape Israel's future more than politics does, with elections two weeks away.
Oct. 7 accusations and the manufactured crusade to bring down Netanyahu - opinion
The accusations against Netanyahu are a desperate weaponization of institutional self-preservation and political timing, designed to cover up systemic military failures and sabotage his reelection.