Israeli politics
Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.
High Court urges Knesset to hold third vote on state comptroller after filming scandal
Democrats Party breaks record of 75,000 members, sets date for primaries ahead of elections
Ben-Gvir appoints bereaved family members as official inspectors under terrorist death penalty law
Joint Jewish-Arab party launches ahead of upcoming elections, calling for equality
A new Jewish-Arab political party, “A Place For Us All,” has launched ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, calling for shared leadership, equality, and social change.
Reservists Party holds primaries ahead of elections, bereaved families among candidates
Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party held digital primaries as it prepares for upcoming elections, with candidates including IDF reservists, bereaved families, and wounded veterans.
High Court has no legal basis to overturn State Comptroller election, Rabello argues
State Comptroller-elect Michael Rabello, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal attorney, was elected on June 3 as Israel’s next state comptroller after a dramatic and disputed Knesset vote.
Israel's next gov't should be comprised of Zionist parties from across political aisle, Gantz says
Gantz also expressed doubt that the current US-Iran deal would hold, particularly with how the framework relates to Lebanon.
A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions
The warning comes against the backdrop of a broader legal battle over Ben-Gvir’s authority over the police and his alleged interference in operational and personnel decisions.
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
Knesset passes bill recognizing Israeli Sign Language
Former MK and deaf political activist Shirly Pinto praised the passing of the bill as “a historic day for the State of Israel.”
‘No strategic objective’: Opposition criticizes government’s handling of Iran conflict
While opposition leader Yair Lapid said that he had once expressed support for the Iran war, he criticized the current round of fighting, saying that it “serves no strategic objective."
Painting through the ashes: Ronen Siman-Tov turns Jerusalem’s wounds into art - interview
‘A believer’: In conversation with Ronen Siman-Tov, whose solo exhibition opens tomorrow at the Jerusalem Artists’ House.
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.
