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Israel to invest NIS 100 million in Jewish education across North America amid rising antisemitism

"The Plan was formulated against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in the world since the attack on October 7, 2023, and the growing challenges faced by the Jewish communities," said the PM.

Schoolchildren board busses at an elementary school in Ashburn, Virginia.
Israel's Tax Authority prepares a NIS 10B reform.

Tax Authority prepares a NIS 10 Billion economic plan for the incoming government

Haifa Oil Refineries.

Bazan's evacuation in doubt: Political shift may affect the plan to relocate the refineries

Noam Tibon, a member of the B'Yachad party, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

B'Yachad MK Noam Tibon calls for Eisenkot-led government, repeal of judicial overhaul laws


Eisenkot cancels coalition talks with Likud after Netanyahu's 'divisive' Knesset speech

The revelation of unity talks and their subsequent collapse came after Netanyahu's call on Monday for opposition leaders to join him in a single unified government in "the need of the hour."

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Gadi Eisenkot talks like a tyrant: Form a coalition or give over the mandate - opinion

Eisenkot wants to undo the past four years of right-wing governance. This is why he uses emergency language. Israel is in less of an emergency today than at any point in the last three years.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and President Isaac Herzog, November 7, 2026.

New Knesset, new political battle: Opposition backs Kahana as Netanyahu faces pressure

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

The Knesset plenum

Netanyahu to appoint FM Gideon Sa’ar as interior minister, ending 16-month vacancy

Likud MK Ofir Katz was initially offered the role but declined the offer in order to focus on coordinating the Netanyahu-led bloc's "efforts in the Knesset," Likud's statement read.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

Netanyahu’s political survival must never be a reason to attack Iran - opinion

Does anyone really believe the push for another war with Iran isn't political? The fact that this doesn't shock us is evidence of the terrible distortion Netanyahu has inflicted on Israel.

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video.

A broken system: Can Israel fix its electoral rules before its democracy crumbles? - analysis

Some of the following ideas may need to wait until the main battle in Israeli politics is no longer between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp and the anti-Netanyahu camp.

CENTRAL ELECTIONS COMMITTEE offices at the Knesset, Oct. 29.

Netanyahu, do what Moses did: Step aside for the nation - opinion

Netanyahu, step into the political heavens with grace and power, let the nation heal, and secure your honorable place in Jewish history.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters in Jerusalem after Tuesday's exit polls showed the Likud remaining as the largest party.

The Israel we could build: What the next gov't should do in its first 100 days - opinion

The first hundred days must demonstrate that a different kind of government is possible.

A view of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, October 29, 2026.

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.

Abraham and Hebron’s lesson for Israel: A Jewish state cannot deny others’ rights - opinion

Thousands of years later, Hebron remains a place where Jews and Palestinians each understand themselves to have deep historical and religious roots.

SMOKE RISES as Israeli forces demolish two Palestinian homes in Hebron, in late October 2026.