Government
The blame for October 7 lies with more than just one camp - editorial
In Israel’s next elections, voters will not reward the politicians who provide the most sophisticated excuses for October 7. They will choose whoever convinces them that lessons have been learned.
Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power
Gaza peace plan faces delays as Hamas only signals partial disarmament - opinion
Israel’s next war cannot be led by yesterday’s leadership - opinion
High Court gives Israeli gov't until July 1 to update on progress of Oct. 7 probe framework
"After receiving the update, a decision will be made regarding the further handling of the petitions," the High Court of Justice said in a statement.
The Bennett-Lapid alliance: Success or a failure? - opinion
Analyzing the Bennett-Lapid alliance presents several plausible scenarios.
Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.
Netanyahu’s very difficult week - opinion
If Netanyahu has found some solace in the United States over his growing isolation in Europe, this week would show that those days are coming to a close.
What happened to Imran Khan? - opinion
Khan’s detention has coincided with broader crackdowns on his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Orban’s defeat: A sign of things to come? - opinion
In countries where populism is ascendant, the main political rivalry is no longer primarily between a moderate Left and a moderate Right.
Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion
One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.
Canadian progressive party picks Jewish anti-Zionist politician as its leader
Avi Lewis was elected to lead the New Democrats on Sunday, saying he hopes to rebuild a party that suffered its worst losses in history during the 2025 federal election.
Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”
Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.
Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president
Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
