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Israel’s election system puts coalition deals ahead of voter choice - opinion
Israel’s proportional representation system gives voters a voice, but coalition deals often determine who governs. Is it time for reform?
Israelis head to polls as voting begins in pivotal Knesset election
Israel’s 'hasbara' overhaul raises questions over who is in charge - opinion
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu but deadlock looms, election polls show two days before Israelis vote
MKs to begin debating Oct. 7 commemoration bill
The Knesset will discuss a bill to establish Oct. 7 as a national remembrance day with ceremonies, educational events, and a new authority to commemorate victims, survivors, and soldiers.
Israeli ministers call for relocation of northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas
A group of 27 Israeli ministers and MKs urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to implement a plan relocating northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas.
Finance Committee begins debate over 2024 budget amendment
The Knesset Finance Committee reviewed a new spending bill by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aiming to allocate NIS 3.4 billion for war-related issues.
Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion
As the DNC in Chicago highlighted the powerful voices of Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the contrast in Israel’s political landscape revealed a critical gender imbalance.
Israel to hold annual commemoration of October 7 events amid deep divisions - opinion
Israel's new annual commemoration of October 7 has sparked controversy, highlighting deep national divisions as differing views on the events persist.
Smotrich advances extra-budgetary war funds despite Finance min professional warning
Finance Minister Smotrich seeks approval for a NIS 3 billion fund to cover war expenses, sparking internal tension over Israel's budget management.
What will Israel’s right-wing camp look like in the next election?
The spell that Israel’s longest-serving prime minister has cast on Israeli politics for two decades seems to have ended.
Coalition leaders begin summer recess with political gains, but without hostages - analysis
Stuck in the middle of these political vicissitudes are the families of the 115 remaining hostages, dead and alive.
Ben-Gvir 'totally failed' to curb 'internal threat of Arab Israelis,' Smotrich says
Smotrich said the "internal threat of Arab Israeli's" could not be ignored as he described what he viewed as a multi-pronged Iranian effort to counter Israel.
The Israeli couple who started a NYC protest movement
“I think what this conflict has shown is that the Israeli expat community in New York has a place within the broader Jewish community.”
