Politics

Edelstein, Shaked approached about party targeting dissatisfied right-wing, modern Orthodox voters

When asked if Israelis could expect to vote for her in the upcoming election, former justice minister Ayelet Shaked told The Jerusalem Post, “You’ll have to wait.”

Ayelet Shaked attends the Tel Aviv conference, at Tel Aviv University on May 7, 2025.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU and finance minister Moshe Kahlon.

Netanyahu pushes to reserve seats for Sa'ar, Kahlon in top ten Likud slots - report

Degel Hatorah leader MK Moshe Gafni in Knesset House Committee meeting, Monday June 22, 2026.

Haredi parties continue to boycott coalition voting over Torah Study bill

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London.

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NYC based artist, activists places middle finger-shaped statue in front of Mamdani's City Hall

The piece, titled ‘Vaffanculo’ (Italian for ‘f*** you’), was placed last Monday, and there has yet to be an official response from local authorities or Mamdani himself about the statue.

Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally (Illustrative).

Communications c'mtee approves splitting Karhi's media legislation amid legal adviser's opposition

Under the split, the first part of the bill will deal mainly with restructuring Israel’s broadcasting oversight system, including laying the groundwork for a new media regulator.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 9, 2025

Voting in New York: American Jews make local choices, not Israeli ones - opinion

In Israel, there are still those who struggle to grasp that American Jewry is not an overseas branch of Israeli politics.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.

Israel and the Middle East are one election away from peace - opinion

Under a different Israeli government, many things that appear impossible today could suddenly become politically possible.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence

In her resignation letter, Gabbard told US President Donald Trump that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity."

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stands after President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority

Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.

 Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 18, 2024

Why polarization, not Iran or Hamas, will decide Israel's next election - analysis

As Israel heads toward another election, the country’s deepest divides may no longer be external enemies – but itself

Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former prime minister Naftali Bennett recently held an inaugural conference of their Together – Under Bennett’s Leadership party for the upcoming national election.
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The Arab Spring is dead, and a new social contract has replaced it - analysis

Across the Arab world in 2026, ideology is giving way to pragmatism, as publics prioritize stability, security, and economic delivery over reform

A demonstrator holds empty tear gas canisters during a protest over the deteriorating economic situation, in Riad al-Solh Square in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2023.
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Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer

Israel’s move toward early elections raises legal questions over ambassador and consul-general appointments, with Attorney-General guidance expected to set limits.

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara.

Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel

Nearly a third of potential Republican voters said they believed Trump had been “too supportive of Israel,” with 22% of MAGA voters saying Israel has too much influence on US foreign policy.

A woman holds a combination American-Israeli flags during Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving on the National Mall on May 17, 2026 in Washington, DC.