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At Gaza crossroads, IDF chief Zamir clashes with Israel’s political echelon - analysis

Six months into renewed fighting, IDF Chief Zamir cautions that the Gaza offensive may leave Israel ruling the Strip without a clear plan for the war’s end or “day after.”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in Tulkarm, in the West Bank, August 22, 2025.
 THE WRITER attends a Knesset meeting. The Jews lived in this region, including an unbroken presence in Israel, for millennia, he notes

Right-wing MK: Outcome of Israel-Hamas war cannot be a Palestinian state - interview

 BEREAVED FAMILIES and supporters demonstrate outside the Knesset against the release of terrorists as part of a hostage deal, on Sunday. A sign reads: ‘A terrorist released today will murder you tomorrow.’ There are passionate arguments we must discuss with love and respect, says the writer.

Unity is not unanimity - opinion

 Una mujer palestina participa en una protesta contra posibles reducciones de los servicios y la ayuda ofrecidos por la Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados Palestinos en Oriente Próximo (UNRWA), frente a la sede de la UNRWA en la ciudad de Gaza el 16 de agosto de 2015.

UNRWA could shut down by end of February if funding does not resume


Ben-Gvir cancels TLV prayer service following pressure from coalition

Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis said that Ben-Gvir would do better to move it to a synagogue so as to avoid a provocation in a public space.

Jews pray while activists protest against gender segregation in the public space during a public prayer on Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays. September 25, 2023.

Why keeping Yad Vashem apolitical is a necessity - editorial

Using political motivations to fire Dayan from his Yad Vashem post would be a mistake.

 CONTEMPLATING THE enormity of the murder of six million Jews at Yad Vashem.

Judicial Selection Committee hearing postponed until September 19

Move comes after Justice Minister requests private representation

 SUPREME COURT justices take their seats for a High Court hearing.

A-G to Justice Minister Yariv Levin: Threats of firing won't deter me

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara responds to claims by Justice Minister Yariv Levin

 (L-R) Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

AIPAC is stifling debate on Israel, Barak charges in pro-democracy event

Barak urged American Jews to oppose the judicial reform plan, explaining that “you have a moral commitment to stand behind the protests.”

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, in 2018.

Opposition MK calls for unity government with Netanyahu, others voice support

The turn of events by Kahana could be an opening, though it is still unlikely to lead to any progress. Still, three other National Unity MKs voiced support.

 A vote on the reasonableness bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on July 24, 2023

IDF, haredim meet over new Orthodox draft bill amid government crisis

The new law has sparked controversy within the government, with haredi parties threatening to dissolve the coalition if the new bill is not passed.

 Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers

Two major Israeli firms stop advertising on right-wing channel

"We do not have to cooperate and finance this outrageous conduct," one of the advertiser's marketing managers wrote.

 Opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening broadcast of Channel 14, November 27, 2021.

Israel's gov't clashes on judicial reform protests 'enforcement policy'

"The right to protest within the law is holy for every person and every population, and we forcefully condemn violence against protestors from any side."

 Demonstrators protests against the Israeli government's judicial reform in Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv in the 25th week of protests June 24, 2023.

Who attended US Speaker McCarthy's bipartisan Israel event?

Tlaib ultimately hosted her event on the Senate side of the Capitol, securing a room with the help of a progressive Jewish ally, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

 US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (L) is seen alongside Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in Jerusalem, Israel, on May 1, 2023.