Government
Only Jewish-Arab cooperation, peace with Palestinians will let Israel be a democracy - opinion
The key to victory is through Jewish-Arab political cooperation.
Syrian Kurds are fighting for survival – and Israel’s future is tied to theirs - opinion
Good news for Israel is standing tip-toe on the misty mountain tops - opinion
Iran is a large, silent prison – and federalism is the only way to break out - opinion
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.
Australia debates banning Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir over upcoming caliphate event
Australian officials are calling to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir over its Sydney conference promoting an Islamic caliphate as an alternative to global governance.
Iranian man self-immolates after municapilty destroys family business
A man in his early twenties sustained burns covering 70% of his body in a protest by self-immolation against the demolition of his family's food court in Iran.
Amazon, Google agreed to inform Israel on data handed to foreign governments - Guardian
Amazon and Google set up a secret "winking mechanism" to report data transfers to foreign governments as part of Israel’s Nimbus deal, leaked documents reveal.
