Government
Israel to approve West Bank settlement road budget worth over NIS 1 billion
The plan will include the construction of new roads and improvements to existing ones, the ministry stated, adding that any new settlements approved in the future will be included in the plan.
Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm
Netanyahu criticizes Gantz and Eisenkot over wartime decisions, Lebanon deal
Gov’t approves NIS 27 million for hotel construction in West Bank to promote tourism
Record-high number of Israelis trust IDF's command, only 54% trust gov't's decisions - poll
The patterns repeat in Israelis' trust in "President Trump to 'do the right thing' regarding US–Israeli relations," with a record-breaking 75% answering positively.
Israel needs a national 'time out' to focus on existential threats - opinion
We need a “time out” to be able to move forward in unity, and thereby secure our future as a country in the face of today’s uncertain world.
Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote
The move has sparked outrage from parents across the country and opposition lawmakers as schools throughout the country have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.
FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says
The FBI has identified suspicious activity on its networks, focusing on wiretap and intelligence surveillance systems, but has not disclosed specifics or the scope of the incident.
Israel Police chief is right about the crime crisis, wrong to wait for software to fix it - opinion
Technology isn't the cure for crime. We must move beyond surveillance and restore sovereignty through physical presence and emergency powers.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
A decline in Israel’s ranking on the international corruption index carries tangible consequences.
'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill
Former Gaza hostage Or Levy also commented on government attempts to block the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and related national security failures.
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion
Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure, signaling a fight over press freedom and democratic checks in Israel.
