Politics

From desert blooms to Jerusalem’s ancient streets, Zionism still matters in creating a Jewish homeland.

Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.

Trump tells Iraq’s parliament that reinstating Maliki would risk chaos, poverty, and undermine US support.

Many have tried unsuccessfully to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud from the Right, but a more realistic goal would be to take votes away from Naftali Bennett.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition portrays him as a threat to democracy, stoking public anxiety over Israel’s future.

In an election year defined by contempt, I saw in a Gesher retreat in Paphos how dialogue can still hold Israeli society together.

Among the party leaders in the opposition bloc aiming to replace Netanyahu are opposition leader Yair Lapid, former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan.

Rare bipartisan push in the Knesset could finally give Israeli voters real influence over who represents them and not just which party does.

Once a key player, Europe now risks being viewed as a marginal player in the Middle East.

Israel can strengthen its standing in the world without sacrificing its national security.