Politics

Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing

In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu sits among his ministers in the Knesset plenum. As long as the executive dominates the Knesset unchecked, the chamber will remain what it too often is: performative, loud, and largely hollow, says the writer.

The Knesset: A legislature that rarely acts like one - opinion

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks with "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert on the July 24, 2025, episode

'I’m a prayerful person': Gov. Shapiro recounts April arson attack with Stephen Colbert

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky chairs a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 29, 2025

Netanyahu-picked Milwidksy appointed head of Knesset Finance cmtee despite rape allegations


National healing begins with a much needed change in politics - editorial

We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.

Even as Shas followed United Torah Judaism’s lead and declared on Wednesday it was leaving the government, it did so with a major caveat: ‘We are leaving the government, but we are not quitting the coalition.’ Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits alongside Shas chairman Arye Deri in 2023.

There is nothing in the news that is new - opinion

I desperately hope that by the time this is published, it will all be out of date – that, happily, will be something new.

 COULD A visit to my hairdresser lift my gray mood?

‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law

As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen speaking at the Knesset.

Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.

Even as Shas followed United Torah Judaism’s lead and declared on Wednesday it was leaving the government, it did so with a major caveat: ‘We are leaving the government, but we are not quitting the coalition.’ Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits alongside Shas chairman Arye Deri in 2023.

Mike Waltz testifies before Senate, defends use of Signal amid scandal

While being intensely questioned by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Waltz allegedly sought to downplay the scandal over leaked military information.

 U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks with the media following meetings with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2025.

Europe veers Right to a growing acceptance, appreciation of Israel and Trump - opinion

There is a growing appreciation in Europe of Israeli resolve to resist radical Islamist threats.

 FORMER AUSTRIAN vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache: At a recent conference held in Vienna under his auspices, several speakers expressed alarm that the European social order was transforming into ‘Islamist authoritarianism.’

Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion

To meet challenges, Israel needs a broad national leadership coalition that rises above sectarian interests and leaders who know how to move forward.

 VOTES ARE counted in the Knesset after the March 2020 election. It is time for the public to start thinking about what we need from those who want to govern in a post-October 7 Israel, says the writer.

Sharren Haskel: Confronting Iran and Hamas, and what we owe the Middle East

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Political Correspondent Eliav Breuer.

JPost sits down with Sharren Haskel.

New Superman movie: Immersive entertainment or commentary on Gaza war? - review

It would have been nice to have been able to enjoy it as pure entertainment, without having to weigh what those headline-grabbing border scenes were meant to evoke.  

 Superman, 2025.

United Torah Judaism announces decision to quit gov't, coalition

The Sephardi haredi party Shas remained mum on Monday about whether or not it would join UTJ.

MK Moshe Gafni speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law

Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.

An Al Jazeera logo is seen over the journalistic code of ethics in Arabic and English in an illustration.An Al Jazeera logo is seen over the journalistic code of ethics in Arabic and English in an illustration.