Elections 2022
Religious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds
While the relationship between religion and political affiliation remained largely stable compared to the previous election, the study identified several notable shifts between 2021 and 2022.
Amit Segal claims Netanyahu offered him fourth spot on Likud list, 'any ministerial role' in 2022
Israel's electoral system only harms the country - opinion
Israel elected a far-right government: Where does it go from here? - opinion
Three Ladies, Three Lattes: The election and us
You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!
There is still place for optimism despite Israel's election results - opinion
While the extremists in the new government can be concerning, there is still reason to remain optimistic.
What exactly is a Jewish state? - opinion
The Likud, Religious Zionists, Shas and United Torah Judaism are trying to form a coalition to lead the Jewish state, but Jewish state is subjective.
Israel's US friends need to stop worrying about election results - opinion
Israel is in no great moral existential danger. We have not become a nation other than what you believe or aspire us to be.
Will Netanyahu's coalition negotiations go down to the wire?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: There is no set format or strategy for coalition negotiations, but Netanyahu over the years developed a clear modus operandi. This time, it might not be working.
Israel must reclaim its Arab citizens - opinion
Israeli-Arabs, who undeniably enjoy greater rights and freedoms in Israel than in any of the surrounding states, are drifting away from their Israeli identity.
Nachman Shai to new gov't: Don’t touch issues regarding religion and state
Shai hasn’t yet packed up his office in the offices of the ministry in Jerusalem, but he has already psychologically moved on.
Netanyahu has singular opportunity to determine what mark he leaves - opinion
Some reasons why some believe Netanyahu can seize this unique moment with a final opportunity to craft his legacy.
Jordanians appear to understand reasons behind King's call to Netanyahu
The call does not reflect a shift in Jordanian policy, but the results of the US midterm elections may have paved the way for the gesture.
The Israel we know is not the Israel Thomas Friedman knows - opinion
Thomas Friedman’s much-forwarded New York Times lament for Israel’s soul – “The Israel We Knew is Gone” – has demoralized the Jewish world.
