Israeli politics
Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis
The central question raised by Zini’s remarks is not whether the Shin Bet chief should obey the elected government; it is how he diagnoses what has gone wrong in Israeli governance.
Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis
Political logic behind Netanyahu’s controversial legislative blitz - analysis
Opposition warns gov’t's High Court defiance part of effort to ‘steal or rig' upcoming elections
Israel's next gov't should be comprised of Zionist parties from across political aisle, Gantz says
Gantz also expressed doubt that the current US-Iran deal would hold, particularly with how the framework relates to Lebanon.
A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions
The warning comes against the backdrop of a broader legal battle over Ben-Gvir’s authority over the police and his alleged interference in operational and personnel decisions.
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
Knesset passes bill recognizing Israeli Sign Language
Former MK and deaf political activist Shirly Pinto praised the passing of the bill as “a historic day for the State of Israel.”
‘No strategic objective’: Opposition criticizes government’s handling of Iran conflict
While opposition leader Yair Lapid said that he had once expressed support for the Iran war, he criticized the current round of fighting, saying that it “serves no strategic objective."
Painting through the ashes: Ronen Siman-Tov turns Jerusalem’s wounds into art - interview
‘A believer’: In conversation with Ronen Siman-Tov, whose solo exhibition opens tomorrow at the Jerusalem Artists’ House.
Netanyahu’s mafia politics risk degrading integrity of Israeli government - editorial
A coalition run like a mafia, based on fear, personal loyalty, and proof of allegiance, cannot properly serve the public interest because its first priority is protecting the leader, not the country.
The real threat to Israeli democracy is economic, not just political - analysis
Israel faces a choice between restoring the past or rebuilding a stronger social and economic future
'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
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.
