Israeli politics
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.
Ayelet Shaked calls for right-wing alliance amid shifting dynamics in anti-Netanyahu bloc
New generation of Israeli voters more traditional, right-wing, poll shows - analysis
How Netanyahu's Israel is a betrayal of early Zionism - opinion
'Day after' cannot be just a slogan, or Israel could emerge same as before the war - editorial
Israel needs to invest heavily in its citizens, whether it is children who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or adults who have lost their businesses.
Demonizing Netanyahu won’t save democracy, only listening to the voters will - opinion
The public continues to support him because they believe he is strong, experienced, and capable of navigating the country.
Israeli government must enforce policy against IDF draft evaders, High Court of Justice rules
The court issued an absolute order, requiring the state to act diligently and swiftly to initiate real criminal proceedings against haredi draft-evaders.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill
The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.
October 7 hero Maj.-Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon to enter Israeli politics with Lapid's Yesh Atid
Lapid and Tibon will deliver a joint statement at 7:15 p.m.
Ron Dermer steps out of Israel's power center, leaving a void in Jerusalem's US diplomacy
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: After years as Netanyahu’s most trusted adviser, the man who bridged Jerusalem and Washington leaves gov’t, taking with him a legacy of influence, division, and results.
Trump’s call for Netanyahu’s pardon crosses a line in Israeli sovereignty - editorial
While Trump’s support for Israel is undeniable, his request for Netanyahu’s pardon crosses a line into interference in domestic affairs and judicial independence.
'Kahane was right': Likud MK defends far Right Jewish terrorist in fiery Knesset debate
MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) stated in response that under "Netanyahu’s leadership, Likud has become a Kahanist, nationalist, and anti-democratic party."
'Calling it like it is': Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter asking for pardon
In the letter, Trump told Herzog that he believes that the Netanyahu trial was a " political, unjustified prosecution."
Ron Dermer resigns as minister, says Netanyahu’s gov’t will be remembered for Oct. 7
"This government will be remembered both for the October 7 attack and for its management of the two-and-a-half-year-long war and the seven fronts that followed," Dermer wrote.
