Israeli politics
'Government will not be run like mafia,' says Bennett as opposition reacts to comptroller election
The opposition warned, after the highly controversial vote took place in the Knesset plenum, that the election was illegal, while many petitions were also filed with the High Court of Justice.
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome
Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading, advancing process to move up elections
The coalition's bill to dissolve the Knesset passed, with zero lawmakers voting against the resolution.
After Oct. 7, Israel's future depends on choosing unity over political warfare - opinion
Israel’s greatest challenge after October 7 may be rebuilding unity in a society split by political and cultural conflict.
Middle Israel: How Benjamin Netanyahu transformed Israeli politics in 30 years - opinion
Netanyahu’s rise marked the beginning of a new political age in Israel, one defined by sound bites, self-promotion, and lasting consequences.
Israel’s future will be decided by those who show up
Fly & Vote is not merely a slogan. It is a declaration that Israelis abroad still believe they are responsible for the future of their country.
Knesset restores 'massacre' to Oct. 7 memorial bill after bereaved families decry PMO's removal
Previously, bereaved families had accused the government of attempting to whitewash failures and rewrite the narrative after it was announced in February that “massacre” had been removed.
High Court gives parties 24 hours to respond after c'tee again clears Gofman for Mossad chief
Senior appointments panel majority says new materials strengthened its support; Grunis says further probe still needed
Father of released hostage Eitan Mor joins Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party
“Tzvika Mor is an inspiring figure and an essential courageous voice in Israeli public life. A person who more than anything embodies our wonderful Religious Zionist public,” Smotrich said.
Ethiopian Jewish activist calls for unity in Israel
Dr. Shmuel Legesse, an Ethiopian Jewish writer and activist, described his life’s mission as a call to strengthen Jewish unity, defend Israel’s legitimacy, and give voice to the Ethiopian Jews.
Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments
Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev and council members argued that petitions against their appointments are politically driven and legally unfounded.
Ben-Gvir pushes to intensify fighting in Lebanon, opposition calls Iran deal ‘disaster'
Ben-Gvir said that he was calling on Netanyahu to phone US President Donald Trump and "make it clear that the State of Israel is not willing to accept" Hezbollah's drone attacks.
