israeli politics

Lapid’s free fall: Why voters are punishing him more than Netanyahu

The voters want to punish Lapid—who wasn't in power on October 7—more than they want to punish Netanyahu, who was in power and bears responsibility.

03/03/2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 3, 2025

Bereaved families protest Netanyahu as PM rejects Oct 7 state probe

Throughout his speech, Netanyahu was interrupted by bereaved families and MKs in the plenum.

A court hearing on the government's drafting of yeshiva students for the IDF, at the High Court

Knesset bill increases government control over judicial ombudsman appointment

How will the government’s proposal politicize the judicial watchdog appointment?

Significant number of voters undecided who to vote in next Israeli election

Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely. 

David Jablinowitz: With great journalism comes great power and responsibility

Behind the Bylines: David Jablinowitz spent years as a major figure in journalism as the voice of Kol Yisrael-English. Now, he works as the op-ed editor of The Jerusalem Post.

22/02/2025

'A moment of joy, relief': Israeli politicians welcome home hostages

Israeli politicians welcomed Tal, Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, and Hisham back to Israel.

Why can't Israel’s opposition challenge the current government?

A weak, divided opposition is fueling concerns over the future of Israel’s democracy.

By SHAHAF ZAMIR
19/02/2025

Israeli Diaspora minister tells US Jewish leaders he opposes advancing ceasefire and hostage deal

Amichai Chikli tells US Jewish leaders that he will block the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

By BEN SALES/JTA
18/02/2025

Israeli Right leaders should build relationships with pro-Israel Democrats

The next four years must be used wisely – not just for celebrating short-term victories, but for securing bipartisan support that will last beyond any single administration.

By AKIVA LAMM
17/02/2025
 Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025

Israel must return to be a home for ‘all Jews,’ Golan tells US Jewish leaders

Golan declared that the coming year will be a “year of decisiveness.” This decisiveness will include a series of decisions that will decide the “destiny” of Israel, Golan said.

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