Israeli politics
Poised to become Israel's youngest MK, Yonatan Shalev wants the October 7 generation to lead
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Israel's potential youngest Knesset member, Yonatan Shalev, speaks on why he believes Naftali Bennett is the man to lead Israel out of its polarization.
Noam Party rebrands itself ahead of elections, Maoz calls to 'strengthen right-wing bloc'
Israelis deserve accountability from government, opposition before heading to the polls - editorial
Beyond the haredi draft: What’s really at stake for Israel’s future - opinion
Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis
The central question raised by Zini’s remarks is not whether the Shin Bet chief should obey the elected government; it is how he diagnoses what has gone wrong in Israeli governance.
Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis
Shin Bet chief David Zini has ignited yet another political fire after he was recorded at a private event, seemingly pledging personal allegiance to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Political logic behind Netanyahu’s controversial legislative blitz - analysis
Netanyahu’s controversial legislative push risks voter backlash, but could strengthen his ties with the parties he may need to form his next government.
Opposition warns gov’t's High Court defiance part of effort to ‘steal or rig' upcoming elections
Yair Lapid claimed that the government's refusal to comply with a High Court of Justice ruling on the composition of the Second Authority Council was part of an effort to rig upcoming elections.
Will there be a constitutional crisis? Second Authority dispute tests judicial authority - analysis
Whether either side actually intends to force a constitutional showdown, or whether both ultimately expect this dispute to be resolved before the country reaches that point, remains an open question.
Clash with Second Authority Council is serious but not constitutional crisis - explainer
Media organizations and public-interest groups petitioned the High Court against the government’s appointments, arguing that they were politically motivated.
Lessons from Yitzhak Shamir: What Israel should look for in its next prime minister - opinion
With regard to the future, let us hope for a strong, properly motivated leadership to ensure a strong, secure tomorrow for our beloved country.
In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: PM Netanyahu’s emerging campaign is built around a simple proposition: The political boycott against him is losing its rationale, and a broader coalition is again possible.
Israel’s opposition voters back policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu - opinion
A new survey finds Israel's center-right opposition favors diplomacy, regional ties, and policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu.
Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill
The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.
