Politics
Comptroller withholds NIS 150,000 from Likud over party membership oversight failures
Comptroller Englman raised concerns that membership fees may have been paid by someone other than the party member, a practice that is illegal under Israeli law.
'Peace, Not Now:' Inside the shaping of Israeli policy - review
Substance vs spectacle: Why Israel can keep Smotrich, but Ben-Gvir must go - opinion
Haredi draft debate: Equality of burden, or selective obligation? - opinion
Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case
The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.
Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland? - opinion
If Israel truly believes Somaliland deserves a seat among the family of nations, then it cannot stop at the bilateral opening of embassies and exchange of ambassadors.
The US-Israel alliance reached a military peak, but its political future is under threat - analysis
There’s no denying the historic trust and battlefield cooperation during the recent war with Iran. Yet future prospects for Washington’s support are bleak.
Trump vs the GOP: It’s not too late for redemption - opinion
The greatest threat facing Trump is not that Republicans will find their backbones and tell him “no” but that voters in November will.
Knesset dissolution first reading vote set for Monday, election date yet to be determined
Opposition coordinator MK Meirav Ben-Ari (Yesh Atid) pushed for progress on the Knesset dissolution bill, which proposes determining the election date in the committee debates.
High Court gives parties 24 hours to respond after c'tee again clears Gofman for Mossad chief
Senior appointments panel majority says new materials strengthened its support; Grunis says further probe still needed
Father of released hostage Eitan Mor joins Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party
“Tzvika Mor is an inspiring figure and an essential courageous voice in Israeli public life. A person who more than anything embodies our wonderful Religious Zionist public,” Smotrich said.
NYC based artist, activists places middle finger-shaped statue in front of Mamdani's City Hall
The piece, titled ‘Vaffanculo’ (Italian for ‘f*** you’), was placed last Monday, and there has yet to be an official response from local authorities or Mamdani himself about the statue.
Communications c'mtee approves splitting Karhi's media legislation amid legal adviser's opposition
Under the split, the first part of the bill will deal mainly with restructuring Israel’s broadcasting oversight system, including laying the groundwork for a new media regulator.
Voting in New York: American Jews make local choices, not Israeli ones - opinion
In Israel, there are still those who struggle to grasp that American Jewry is not an overseas branch of Israeli politics.
