Israeli politics
Middle Israel: Entering the post-war political era - opinion
Israeli voters emerged from Israel’s most costly war imbued with the kind of wrath, humiliation, and resolve that makes decadent establishments fall, and their successors rise.
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
Gov’t faces one-week deadline to pass first reading of state budget amid haredi draft bill threats
Dangerous game: Netanyahu risks Israel’s security to save coalition with draft deal - editorial
Defense Minister Katz moves to extend IDF service to 36 months
In the statement, Katz indicated that combat soldiers and other conscripts who are already serving and scheduled to complete their service during 2026 may have to delay their discharge from the IDF.
Netanyahu will not step away from Israeli politics for plea deal, intends to run again
Sources close to President Herzog said that a decision on Netanyahu's pardon will take at least two months.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon power play: A not-so-veiled offer to Israel's judiciary - analysis
The prime minister's pardon contained a not-so-veiled offer: Let me have a pardon and I will turn down the pressure on the legal establishment.
Israel needs moral giants, not more politicians - opinion
It is time for moral Zionists, not just political tacticians, to rise. We must call upon - men and women of deep faith, courage, and integrity to join Israel’s political life once again.
Bismuth advances updated ultra-Orthodox IDF draft bill as Knesset prepares for decisive debates
The revised bill is described by its drafters as a “balanced” response - but its core architecture offers the haredi sector a wide window of relief.
Israel Katz forces Netanyahu into mediation role as public clash with IDF chief grows
Despite Netanyahu's announcement that he would hold a three-way meeting to resolve the dispute, Katz has pushed for separate meetings.
'Day after' cannot be just a slogan, or Israel could emerge same as before the war - editorial
Israel needs to invest heavily in its citizens, whether it is children who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or adults who have lost their businesses.
Demonizing Netanyahu won’t save democracy, only listening to the voters will - opinion
The public continues to support him because they believe he is strong, experienced, and capable of navigating the country.
Israeli government must enforce policy against IDF draft evaders, High Court of Justice rules
The court issued an absolute order, requiring the state to act diligently and swiftly to initiate real criminal proceedings against haredi draft-evaders.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill
The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.
