Israeli politics

WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount

In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

Netanyahu falls back on classic security playbook as election approaches - analysis

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.

Israel’s opposition agrees to stop fighting itself, but not how to replace Netanyahu - analysis

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.

Five 'change bloc' leaders hold coordinating meeting ahead of elections


Middle Israel: More defense spending will not buy victory for Israel - opinion

Israel's economy has emerged from the war with full employment, resumed growth, and one of the world’s strongest currencies. But that doesn't mean it can afford continued overspending.

THE TEL AVIV stock exchange. Although Israel’s economy emerged triumphant from the war, with full employment and one of the world’s strongest currencies still intact, this does not mean it can spend a tenth of its GDP on defense, the writer maintains.

Netanyahu’s greatest illusion: That Israel’s security depends on him - opinion

Israelis vote on October 27, and current polls leave his bloc short of a majority. The audience he first courted in 1984 may be about to hear a valedictory from a man incapable of delivering one.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the annual UN General Assembly high-level debate last year. His defense of Israel this year will be a formidable task, says the writer.

Yoseph Haddad says he will be Israel's next public diplomacy minister, predicts election 'surprise'

Arab Christian IDF veteran, No. 2 on Ofer Winter's list, backs Netanyahu while calling for "all 120" MKs to go home.

Yoseph Haddad speaks to The Jerusalem Post on why he wants to be the country's hasbara minister.

33 years since Oslo: Shimon Peres has no heir, and Israel is paying the price - opinion

The relevant question today is not, "A Palestinian state: yes or no?" but rather, "Permanent borders for Israel: yes or no?"

THE LATE Shimon Peres at his desk in 1994.

Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor

Polymarket figures reflect the prices of prediction-market contracts, which change with trading activity and can therefore move quickly.

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

After Yom Kippur, Israel must learn to say: 'We were wrong' - editorial

Yom Kippur asks Israelis to confess in the plural, but accountability after October 7 still requires individuals and leaders to explain where they went wrong.

 The Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City during the final Selichot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. September 19, 2026.

Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza

Shaul Meridor claims Ofer Winter secretly lobbied cabinet members and Netanyahu against the Gaza ground invasion, alleging a contrast with his hawkish public image.

Shaul Meridor (L) and Gadi Eisenkot (R), April 28, 2026.

Israel's Right has judged everyone else. Now it must judge itself - opinion

This Yom Kippur, Israel’s national camp needs a cheshbon hanefesh.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, votes in Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026.

Netanyahu's US trips: $13,000 for hair and makeup, $500 smoking fee, $125 traffic ticket

The largest charge during that visit was $51,661 for Washington's Watergate Hotel, while the total itemized charges in the report came to approximately $128,900.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Lapid calls on Netanyahu to convene defense budget committee, release NIS 11b. to IDF

Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Netanyahu to convene the defense budget committee and release NIS 11 billion for urgent military purchases.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with opposition head Yair Lapid, June 17, 2025