Government
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
A decline in Israel’s ranking on the international corruption index carries tangible consequences.
'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion
UK PM Johnson oversaw 'chaotic' response to COVID which led to more deaths, inquiry finds
UK inquiry finds Boris Johnson’s delayed lockdown and chaotic leadership contributed to around an additional 23,000 COVID deaths.
Israel to maintain 'advantage' over Saudi Arabia despite sale of F-35s to Saudis, Netanyahu says
PM: Mohammed Bin Salman did not receive everything he wanted from Trump • Netanyahu 'does not believe' US will sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
Tunisian journalists protest, as crackdown on media escalates
Journalists and reporters waved press cards, chanting "Journalism is not a crime" and "Freedom for Tunisian media."
Oct. 7 inquiry: Gov't has two months to explain why it won't establish State COI
The High Court of Justice announced that the government has been given until January 4, 2025, to explain why it won't establish a State commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7.
The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial
Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.
Chilean right wing eyes return to power as crime, migration dominate election
Chilean voters head to the polls in a tight race that could hand the right a path back to power as crime and migration fuel become key issues.
Israel's opposition to Palestinian state remains 'firm and unchanged,' Netanyahu tells cabinet
"A Palestinian state, our opposition to a Palestinian state on any territory west of the Jordan River remains firm and unchanged,” Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday.
US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order
US airlines canceled fewer flights than required on Friday, with just a 1.4% cut, after the FAA eased the flight-reduction mandate.
US hires 50,000 federal workers under Trump, boosting immigration roles
The majority of the new employees are working at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Israel's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
After passing the first hurdle of government approval, the budget proposal will still need to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for three separate readings before it is finalized.
