ANNA BARSKY

Anna Barsky is the politics reporter for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighborhood in Gaza City, October 19, 2025

Qatar expanding its grip on Gaza, will preserve Hamas's power, expert warns

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto walks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 2025

Indonesia denies Israel visit as Israeli outlets say trip was imminent

Iran unveils a clock to countdown to the destruction of Israel

October 7 massacre a 'mistake that cost Iran dearly,' regime-aligned newspaper says


Netanyahu may hold early elections, 'use Gaza deal to gain support,' Likud official says

If carried out, the move could provide Netanyahu with a renewed leadership mandate, project unity within the party, and preempt potential internal challenges to his authority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Knesset before a vote on the Gaza deal, October 9, 2025

Trump or Ben-Gvir? Netanyahu faces a historic trap in Washington - analysis

Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from Trump and his coalition as a detailed US plan seeks to end the Gaza war and pave a path to peace.

 US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, U.S, February 4, 2025.

Yesha leaders race to meet Netanyahu in NY as Trump opposes West Bank annexation

The delegation will rush to meet Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday.

Yesha Council heads hold a meeting on the topic of West Bank sovereignty.

Netanyahu accuses Ben-Gvir of leaking details on Red Cross prison visits to the press

The proposal, staunchly opposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Israel Prison Service, will be discussed in another forum, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

(L-R) Benjamin Netanyahu; Itamar Ben-Gvir

Netanyahu alongside Rubio: 'Doha strike sent clear message; you can run but you can't hide'

Speaking with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu stressed Israel was still gathering reports about the outcome of the strike in Qatar.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio give a press statement after their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025

Netanyahu: ICC prosecutor used Israel warrants to dodge sexual assault scandal

Netanyahu accused ICC prosecutor Karim Khan of issuing false arrest warrants and thanked the US for sanctioning the court over its actions.

(Illustrative) ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is under investigation after two seperate complaints of rape and sexual assault by former staff.

Israel concerned over Al Jazeera neutrality as Qatar replaces CEO with royal family member

Al Jazeera has appointed a Qatari royal as its CEO, raising questions in Israel about the network’s neutrality amid years of strained ties and accusations of bias.

 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Israel will not annex Gaza, Netanyahu tells reporters in meeting with Indian envoy

Netanyahu and Sing discussed expanding cooperation and further talked about security and economic issues, the Prime Minister's Office reported. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Indian ambassador J. P. Singh on August 7, 2025.

Smotrich posts picture with 'Death to the Arabs' graffiti, blames media for 'not paying attention'

Israeli-Palestinian NGO raised the issue of Smotrich's post with the Attorney-General, arguing that no politician could post something that said "Death to the Jews" without reprimands.

MK Bezalel Smotrich published a cropped photo afterward.

'It is his right, duty to express his opinion': Katz defends Zamir in response to PM's son

“As the defense minister appointed by the government to oversee the IDF, it is my responsibility to ensure things are carried out - and so they will be.”

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz attend a meeting of the Knesset plenum earlier this month. Now is not the time to rush headlong into a ceasefire with Hamas, the writer argues.