A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America
“Jewish members were part of the foundation of Panama,” Panama’s charismatic Ambassador to Israel, Ezra Cohen, tells the Magazine.
Israel Politics
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
Liberman warns Netanyahu could launch military op. for election purposes, amid coalition crisis
Likud political storm: Netanyahu's demand for reserved spots sparks tension
The unusual threat could shake up the list and push a significant number of ministers and MKs out of their positions.
Outgoing air force chief Tomer Bar calls for independent inquiry of October 7
Bar insists that the current state of affairs, in which the political class has not been probed at all for two-and-a-half years, is unacceptable.
A-G tells High Court to cancel Second Authority appointments over serious legal flaws
The appointments include Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev as council chairwoman, attorney Kinneret Barashi, and Dr. Haim Shine as council members.
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen joins Eisenkot’s Yashar! ahead of elections
In recent years, Cohen has been a sharp critic of Netanyahu and has spoken publicly about his experience working under him during his tenure as Shin Bet chief.
Israel Prison Service chief’s lawyers threaten High Court petition as indictment looms
The case is tied to a broader investigation involving senior officials connected to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Netanyahu cites security, diplomatic workload during Case 4000 testimony
The Jerusalem District Court panel hearing the case was first asked to reschedule Tuesday’s hearing after Netanyahu’s defense submitted sealed material to the court regarding his schedule.
Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds
State Comptroller Englman recommends limiting ministries, ending duplication, and requiring full staffing and budget groundwork before government powers are reshuffled.
MK Eitan Ginzburg quits Blue and White in another blow to Gantz's party
The move marks another blow to Gantz’s party after a series of departures by lawmakers who are now members of the Yashar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot, once Gantz’s second in command.
Gov't with Mansour Abbas would 'obviously' be worse than Oct. 7 massacre, Smotrich charges
According to Smotrich, while the massacre was a tragic and hard-to-digest event, the intentional aspect of a political partnership with an Arab party represents a greater danger in his view.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview
The aim is to open criminal proceedings against all possible parties involved; traders, exporters, and offshore entities that may have enabled breaches,” Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.
