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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


Elections 2022: Amichai Chikli disqualified from running on Likud list

Amichai Chikli's candidacy was barred after MK Gaby Lasky petitioned the Central Election Committee, claiming that he did not resign early enough to be allowed to run on a different list.

 AMICHAI CHIKLI: Chose the long short path.

Arizona abortion ruling will set women back 'more than a century' - White House

An Arizona judge ruled that ban on abortion set more than a century ago could be enforced in 2022 in the same manner as in 1901.

 Abortion rights activists protest against probable overturn of Roe v. Wade

Ayelet Shaked and Yoaz Hendel part ways days before electoral deadline

Just a little over a month after launching a joint campaign together, Ayelet Shaked is parting ways with Yoaz Hendel.

 Interior Minister and head of the Zionist Spirit Ayelet Shaked, and the Minister of Communications Yoaz Handel hold a press conference in which they reveal Amitai Porat, number 3 of  list of the Zionist Spirit on August 21, 2022 at Hamacabia Village in Ramat Gan.

US elections: Why won't Dr. Oz discuss Israel in his campaign? - opinion

Dr. Mehmet Oz is running for Senate but his campaign is in need of fixing.

 PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks at an election event.

Who are the other new members on the Likud list?

These are the five new members on the Likud list for the upcoming election.

 Likud party head Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to cast his vote in the Likud primaries, at a polling station in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022

Herzog to visit Greece, Cyprus ahead of Erdogan meeting

The president's one-day trip to Athens is set for next Thursday, and a half-day trip to Cyprus is expected to take place the following week.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives outside Downing Street to meet Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in London, Britain, November 23, 2021.