Politics
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his departure from Shas Party
Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."
Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial
Israel’s upcoming election season could become its ugliest yet - opinion
Middle Israel: How Likud’s primaries poisoned Israeli politics - opinion
Netanyahu’s missteps: How Israeli leadership eroded US support - opinion
More than any single player, Bibi bears responsibility for the loss of American support among most Democrats, a growing number of Republicans, and increasingly within the Trump administration.
The resistible integration of Arabs into the Israeli democratic game - opinion
The glass ceiling is more political than societal, despite the persistence of racism and mistrust among some Israeli Jews.
Keir Starmer defies calls for resignation, vows to stay in role as Labour leader
Keir Starmer resists calls for resignation after Labour's disappointing local elections, insisting he will stay on as leader and focus on governing.
Most Americans say Trump faces greater assassination threat after recent series of attacks - poll
The poll also found that Americans remain divided over whether rhetoric from Trump’s political opponents bears responsibility for assassination attempts against him.
What is Zionism, and who is a Zionist? - opinion
Coining Left-leaning Israelis as racists or enemies of the Zionist state when they express concern over Israel’s democratic future sets a dangerous tone
Israeli politics have shifted from institutional decline to perpetual negation - opinion
Beyond the Ben-Gvir controversy lies a structural crisis; information overload is reshaping politics, weakening institutions, and elevating figures who thrive in disorder.
Roman Gofman's appointment as next Mossad chief cannot stand, A-G tells High Court
Baharav-Miara argued that the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments relied on an incomplete picture when it accepted Gofman’s explanation of his past conduct.
Benny Gantz’s long political decline is reaching its final stage - opinion
Once seen as Netanyahu’s strongest rival, Benny Gantz now faces political isolation and fading public support.
A Jerusalem driver refused to run over a flag, and changed how I see Israel - opinion
Beneath Israel’s driving chaos lies a powerful story about loyalty, symbolism, and the meaning of public duty.
Pauline Hanson cashes in on Trump-like populism as it surges in Australia
Australia’s political landscape shifts as Trump-like populism rises. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation attracts wealthy donors, signaling a major change in the country’s conservative movement.
