Israeli politics
Israel is undermining election oversight without a state comptroller - opinion
Despite a clear and binding court order, the election process has not been completed, leaving the country’s supreme audit institution without a head.
Israel shifts right, but Netanyahu's coalition is losing ground: Here's why - analysis
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has an insurance policy - it's called Israel's opposition – opinion
Editor's Notes: With elections near, every Israeli must watch this pre-Oct. 7 documentary
Netanyahu tells High Court there are no grounds to fire Ben-Gvir
“I congratulate the prime minister on his clear response to the criminal attorney-general,” said Ben-Gvir. “Deep-state officials have no authority whatsoever to remove ministers from office."
IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election
The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.
‘Young, courageous leader’: Ramat Gan's first openly gay elected official joins Eisenkot's Yashar
"Israel brings with him young, courageous, and principled leadership, alongside municipal experience and extensive work to strengthen civic engagement among teenagers and young adults," Eisenkot said
Eisenkot demands police launch probe into politically motivated assault of Yashar! party activist
“Violence of this kind, 84 days before election day, could be a grave indication of what awaits us during this period and cannot be tolerated,” Eisenkot wrote.
Katz denies dismissal claim as Lahav 433 questions Likud-linked figure
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.
Poised to become Israel's youngest MK, Yonatan Shalev wants the October 7 generation to lead
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Israel's potential youngest Knesset member, Yonatan Shalev, speaks on why he believes Naftali Bennett is the man to lead Israel out of its polarization.
Noam Party rebrands itself ahead of elections, Maoz calls to 'strengthen right-wing bloc'
The party, led by MK Avi Maoz since its founding in 2019, opposes homosexuality, the LGBTQ community in general, and pushes for expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Israelis deserve accountability from government, opposition before heading to the polls - editorial
Before Israelis vote on October 27, the government and the opposition must fully disclose wartime decisions, US commitments, and failures since October 7.
Beyond the haredi draft: What’s really at stake for Israel’s future - opinion
It would be a national mistake if many make one of the most consequential political decisions of their lives based primarily on anger over a single issue, without considering the much broader impact.
What would Menachem Begin say about democracy’s state in today’s Likud? - editorial
As Likud faces an internal battle over primaries and party control, questions are emerging over whether the movement remains true to Menachem Begin’s democratic vision.
