Politics

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi taps Vahid Jalalzadeh for new role

The appointment does not seem to fit well with Jalalzadeh’s previous record as the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee and some of his other roles.

Backroom maneuvering intensifies as Jewish factions vie for control of national institutions

As the 2025 Zionist Congress elections approach, Likud's internal power struggle is expected to intensify, particularly between Zohar’s camp and Hagoel’s overseas supporters.

08/10/2024
 Benjamin Netanyahu.

Defying predictions: Netanyahu’s political resurgence in the year since Oct. 7

October 7 was a colossal failure, so Netanyahu’s numbers dipped. Over the last few weeks, however, his polling numbers are on an upswing. 

07/10/2024

Jill Stein sees 'no lesser evil' between Harris, Trump

Stein said Harris was also losing support among some union workers, Black men and Latinos, many of whom had drifted away from their traditional support for the Democratic party.

By REUTERS
07/10/2024

American voters, this current failed Congress wants your votes

In the wake of Israel’s response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, Republicans seized the opportunity to portray all Democrats as antisemites and anti-Israel.

Religious introspection in Israel comes with political challenges

We criticize the motives and actions of opposing political, social, or ideological groups, questioning their values and integrity, and often dismissing them as morally wrong.

  An illustrative photo of a man blowing a shofar, a ram's horn, which is done on Rosh Hashanah.

The black swans of Rosh Hashanah - opinion

On Rosh Hashanah, we acknowledge that we have little control over our fates and that black swan-inspired changes can happen when we least anticipate it.

04/10/2024
 Srulik Einhorn.

No. 42: Srulik Einhorn: The strategic mastermind behind Netanyahu's success

Over the years, Srulik Einhorn has become one of Israel’s top political consultants and has assisted the country's security efforts throughout his career.

The success of the Austrian far-right is a threat to the Jewish community

Austrian Jewish leader warns of far-right Freedom Party's election victory, citing Nazi sympathies and threats to Jewish life.

By ELDAD BECK
30/09/2024
 A peacock showing off its plumes at Sultanpur National Park in India.

A menagerie of metaphors: A history of animal phrases

Let’s venture into the animal kingdom and explore some of the terms and expressions that are derived from these denizens.

By RUTH BELOFF
29/09/2024
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