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
Israel and the Middle East are one election away from peace - opinion
Under a different Israeli government, many things that appear impossible today could suddenly become politically possible.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence
In her resignation letter, Gabbard told US President Donald Trump that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity."
Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.
Why polarization, not Iran or Hamas, will decide Israel's next election - analysis
As Israel heads toward another election, the country’s deepest divides may no longer be external enemies – but itself
The Arab Spring is dead, and a new social contract has replaced it - analysis
Across the Arab world in 2026, ideology is giving way to pragmatism, as publics prioritize stability, security, and economic delivery over reform
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
Israel’s move toward early elections raises legal questions over ambassador and consul-general appointments, with Attorney-General guidance expected to set limits.
Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel
Nearly a third of potential Republican voters said they believed Trump had been “too supportive of Israel,” with 22% of MAGA voters saying Israel has too much influence on US foreign policy.
Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution
End the haredi kingmaker era or watch the state unravel - opinion
Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.
Haredi draft bill back on agenda ahead of Knesset dissolution vote
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told the 'Post' that Netanyahu’s coalition has exerted “massive pressure” on coalition lawmakers to vote in favor of the contentious draft bill.