Government
Turkey’s democracy is dying as Erdogan dismantles opposition - opinion
A court ruling targeting the CHP shows how Turkey's institutions now serve power rather than democratic change.
French minister of justice calls for a three-year halt on immigration, changes to the constitution
Knesset dissolution first reading vote set for Monday, election date yet to be determined
Critical vulnerabilities left government systems, sensitive data, open to cyberattacks during war
The Bennett-Lapid alliance: Success or a failure? - opinion
Analyzing the Bennett-Lapid alliance presents several plausible scenarios.
Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.
Netanyahu’s very difficult week - opinion
If Netanyahu has found some solace in the United States over his growing isolation in Europe, this week would show that those days are coming to a close.
What happened to Imran Khan? - opinion
Khan’s detention has coincided with broader crackdowns on his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Orban’s defeat: A sign of things to come? - opinion
In countries where populism is ascendant, the main political rivalry is no longer primarily between a moderate Left and a moderate Right.
Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion
One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.
Canadian progressive party picks Jewish anti-Zionist politician as its leader
Avi Lewis was elected to lead the New Democrats on Sunday, saying he hopes to rebuild a party that suffered its worst losses in history during the 2025 federal election.
Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”
Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.
Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president
Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Record-high number of Israelis trust IDF's command, only 54% trust gov't's decisions - poll
The patterns repeat in Israelis' trust in "President Trump to 'do the right thing' regarding US–Israeli relations," with a record-breaking 75% answering positively.
