Israeli politics
Israel must choose the Declaration of Independence
The coming elections offer Israelis an opportunity not merely to choose another government but to reaffirm the national commitment to the values on which the state was founded
Between the straits: On Tisha B’Av, Israel must confront its own internal fanaticism - opinion
Main electoral battle will be for Israel's centrist voters, with far-right, left already set - poll
Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
“I simply cannot ask you to vote for a party that I myself can no longer bring myself to vote for,” Illouz stated. “This is no longer the Likud. This is a party that has been hijacked.”
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Israeli politics is driving out its mensches, and the country will pay the price - comment
On Wednesday, Sofer announced he will not run for the next Knesset.
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer pulls out of 2026 election
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.
When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion
I sat on my balcony watching around 50 haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men and children harass a new cafe’s patrons and staff in Jerusalem’s city center, angry that it was operating on Shabbat.
My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion
Criticism of the government’s resolution was voiced by President Isaac Herzog, embattled Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, and a slew of party leaders from the opposition.
Likud weighs reserving slot for Smotrich as RZP risks falling below electoral threshold
Senior Likud figures are discussing whether bringing Bezalel Smotrich onto the party's slate could help preserve religious-Zionist support if his party struggles to clear the electoral threshold.
