Government
Less than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows
"Teenagers in Israel are not asking to be spoken for," said National Student and Youth Council Chairman, Dror Cohen. "They are asking to be real partners."
How governments are becoming major market players
The blame for October 7 lies with more than just one camp - editorial
Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power
Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”
Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.
Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president
Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Record-high number of Israelis trust IDF's command, only 54% trust gov't's decisions - poll
The patterns repeat in Israelis' trust in "President Trump to 'do the right thing' regarding US–Israeli relations," with a record-breaking 75% answering positively.
Israel needs a national 'time out' to focus on existential threats - opinion
We need a “time out” to be able to move forward in unity, and thereby secure our future as a country in the face of today’s uncertain world.
Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote
The move has sparked outrage from parents across the country and opposition lawmakers as schools throughout the country have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.
FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says
The FBI has identified suspicious activity on its networks, focusing on wiretap and intelligence surveillance systems, but has not disclosed specifics or the scope of the incident.
Israel Police chief is right about the crime crisis, wrong to wait for software to fix it - opinion
Technology isn't the cure for crime. We must move beyond surveillance and restore sovereignty through physical presence and emergency powers.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
A decline in Israel’s ranking on the international corruption index carries tangible consequences.
'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill
Former Gaza hostage Or Levy also commented on government attempts to block the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and related national security failures.
