ANNA BARSKY

Anna Barsky is the politics reporter for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.

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

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

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a ceremony marking the establishment of the new Israeli settlement of Ma’ale Arugot in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, September 2, 2026.

Businesses damaged through extortion to be assisted by NIS 35 million program backed by Smotrich


Sohlberg issues injunction against Satmar org. accused of bribing voters to abstain from election

A petition filed by the Movement for Quality Government alleged that a Satar-affiliated organization offered payments of NIS 200 to haredim who vowed not to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections.

Chairman of the Central Elections Committee (CEC), Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, Acting Director-General of the CEC, Attorney Din Livne, and committee members attend the registration of party lists ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.

Israeli teenager killed during Russian drone strike on residential building in Kyiv

The Israeli consulate in Kyiv and the Foreign Ministry are in contact with the teenager's family and assisting in the matter.

Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building which was hit by a Russian jet drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 25, 2026.

Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Tigray region of Ethiopia amid local escalation

The warning comes amid the renewal of armed clashes in Tigray and surrounding areas. At the same time, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from the airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787.

Foreign Ministry aims at online younger generation in new digital public diplomacy efforts

Data from the UNmasked UN campaign shows that one of the most prominent age groups it reaches is people aged 25 to 35, with significant success in English-speaking countries, led by the US and UK.

 Social media and digital online concept, man using smart phone.

Qatar criticizes Israel democracy, promotes own advancing social rights during UN General Assembly

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the event "Realizing Social Rights and Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Compact for Europe" was held on Tuesday.

Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al Thani speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Likud reevaluates strategy against Ofer Winter while shifting focus to turnout in loyal strongholds

As long as Likud continues trying to persuade Winter to withdraw, an agreement with him is not on the table. The party could still change its policy toward him through October 16.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Netanyahu set for brief UNGA visit with limited diplomatic meetings, planned anti-Israel protests

The prime minister is expected to spend just six hours in the US, with no meeting planned with US President Donald Trump and protests expected to accompany his New York appearance.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv

Likud was displeased with Ben-Gvir's demands, and has made it clear that the party does not intend to relinquish either portfolio in future coalition negotiations.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir holds a press conference with new Otzma Yehudit MK Tally Gotliv, in Tel Aviv, September 4, 2026

Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections

The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.

Former Prime Minister and Together party leader Naftali Bennett is seen with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid as they arrive for a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis - analysis

As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader considerations.

In this handout screen grab captured from a video provided by the Houthi group media center on September 7, it shows the targeting of the targeting of several vans by ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group once they arrived at Al-Wadiah military camp, allegedly carrying military supplies,