Politics
Can Israel's confrontation with Iran, Hezbollah lead to regional peace? - opinion
If the political situation after the war looks exactly like it did before the war, or worse, the region will have paid an enormous price for very little strategic gain.
As chaos of Iran war rages around region, Iraq struggles to select a new prime minister
October 7 and a reshaped Middle East: Two stories define Netanyahu’s war - opinion
Iran’s future under Pahlavi: The Conservative Party’s plan for unity and stability - opinion
Election crisis or manufactured chaos? Trump’s dangerous path to voter suppression - opinion
He is using all his power, with the collusion of a spineless Republican-led Congress, to make it more difficult for millions of Americans to cast their votes this fall and into the future.
Pay-to-play 'peace' board is a nightmare Israel cannot avoid - opinion
An invitation-only “Board of Peace” promises order in Gaza’s but for Israel, it exposes the cost of dependence
'Rogue Justice': Exploring how Israel’s top court turned into a political powerhouse - review
Yonatan Green reveals how Israel’s Supreme Court seized power, shaping law and politics with little democratic oversight.
Why I'm proud to be a Zionist living in the State of Israel - opinion
From desert blooms to Jerusalem’s ancient streets, Zionism still matters in creating a Jewish homeland.
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.
Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion
Trump tells Iraq’s parliament that reinstating Maliki would risk chaos, poverty, and undermine US support.
New right-wing parties keep failing to unseat Likud - opinion
Many have tried unsuccessfully to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud from the Right, but a more realistic goal would be to take votes away from Naftali Bennett.
Israel's opposition shapes a narrative of authoritarianism - opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition portrays him as a threat to democracy, stoking public anxiety over Israel’s future.
Israel is sliding into tribal politics, and we’re letting it happen - opinion
In an election year defined by contempt, I saw in a Gesher retreat in Paphos how dialogue can still hold Israeli society together.
Ayelet Shaked calls for right-wing alliance amid shifting dynamics in anti-Netanyahu bloc
Among the party leaders in the opposition bloc aiming to replace Netanyahu are opposition leader Yair Lapid, former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan.
