Israeli politics

My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion

Criticism of the government’s resolution was voiced by President Isaac Herzog, embattled Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, and a slew of party leaders from the opposition.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Likud weighs reserving slot for Smotrich as RZP risks falling below electoral threshold

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview

MK Moshe Gafni attends a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026.

Haredi MK Gafni urges Netanyahu to advance Torah study bill unchanged despite legal warnings


Netanyahu’s mafia politics risk degrading integrity of Israeli government - editorial

A coalition run like a mafia, based on fear, personal loyalty, and proof of allegiance, cannot properly serve the public interest because its first priority is protecting the leader, not the country.

Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.

The real threat to Israeli democracy is economic, not just political - analysis

Israel faces a choice between restoring the past or rebuilding a stronger social and economic future

Three years of ongoing war has brought on endless waiting for basic health services like specialist doctors or checkups.
Premium

'Government will not be run like mafia,' says Bennett as opposition reacts to comptroller election

The opposition warned, after the highly controversial vote took place in the Knesset plenum, that the election was illegal, while many petitions were also filed with the High Court of Justice.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 17, 2026

Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law

According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.

Jews and Palestinians protest against a law passed by the Knesset imposing the death penalty for terrorists who murder Israeli civilians in the West Bank in Beit Jala, on April 3, 2026.

Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome

According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.

Likud lawmakers react as they attend a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 8, 2025

Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading

If passed, the role of attorney-general would be divided between two separate officials, a move that current A-G Gali Baharav-Miara called "stage two of the judicial reform."

Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 1, 2026.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading, advancing process to move up elections

The coalition's bill to dissolve the Knesset passed, with zero lawmakers voting against the resolution.

Israeli politicians react following a vote to dissolve the Knesset before the end of its term, in the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

After Oct. 7, Israel's future depends on choosing unity over political warfare - opinion

Israel’s greatest challenge after October 7 may be rebuilding unity in a society split by political and cultural conflict.

 A picture of Shani Louk is displayed during a demonstration by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 28, 2023

Middle Israel: How Benjamin Netanyahu transformed Israeli politics in 30 years - opinion

Netanyahu’s rise marked the beginning of a new political age in Israel, one defined by sound bites, self-promotion, and lasting consequences.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Israel’s future will be decided by those who show up

Fly & Vote is not merely a slogan. It is a declaration that Israelis abroad still believe they are responsible for the future of their country.

Dr. Jeremy M. Levin, former CEO Teva Pharmaceuticals