Government
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
'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
Why Israel’s civil service needs urgent reform - opinion
Victory in the next war will be determined not only in the skies over Iran but also in government offices, in local authorities, and wherever the civil service shoulders the burden of the nation.
Air Force chief must be reprimanded for shaking protester's hands, Almog Cohen charges
The appeal follows a social media video showing a demonstration outside Tomer Bar’s home, in which he is seen shaking hands with a protester holding anti-government signage.
'Professional over political': Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza
Sa’ar wrote that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir “is required to express his professional opinion clearly and unequivocally to the political echelon.”
The Knesset: A legislature that rarely acts like one - opinion
In recent years, several serious institutional proposals have been put forward to restore balance between the branches of government.
'We can't allow it': Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal
Demonstrators gathered to support the attorney-general and call the government's decision a “political and illegal attempt to remove her by those seeking to dismantle Israeli democracy.”
‘Civis Israeliticus sum’: Who is watching out for Israelis abroad? - opinion
A historical example of a state’s commitment to its citizens abroad and the host country’s responsibility when those citizens are harmed.
‘No reason’ to remain in gov’t after ‘surrender’ to Hamas, Religious Zionist MK Orit Strock says
A spokesperson for Strock confirmed that the recording was authentic.
Netanyahu must decide if he's a leader or follower as his government loses Israel's trust - opinion
Why then does Netanyahu choose to turn his back on the will of the majority, thereby eroding public trust in him and his government?
Coalition weakens as Religious Zionist Party falls below electoral threshold, survey finds
Amid MK Yuli Edelstein's removal and ongoing stagnation in Gaza, a new poll shows Netanyahu's coalition losing four seats, while the opposition, led by Naftali Bennett, gains significant ground.
A-G denounces govt. emergency vote approving cyber regulations following legislative failure
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs claims the haredi draft bill created "political restraints" which made it impossible to pass the vote in the Knesset, requiring an emergency cabinet phone vote.
