Israeli politics
When Netanyahu leaves, Israeli politics will have to stand for something - opinion
After years in which Netanyahu has been the question, it is time for Israeli politics to begin preparing for the day when it will finally have to provide the answers.
As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion
Bennett, Liberman risk splitting the anti-Netanyahu camp over who leads it - opinion
As Winter fuels Netanyahu’s discontent, Israel's Right faces a new dilemma
Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.
High Court urges Knesset to hold third vote on state comptroller after filming scandal
Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s longtime personal attorney, was elected on June 3 after a dramatic two-round Knesset vote. Petitions against his appointment argue that the vote was legally defective.
Democrats Party breaks record of 75,000 members, sets date for primaries ahead of elections
The left-wing Democrats Party said it will hold primaries on July 20 after crossing a record 75,000 members, marking its highest membership since the late 1990s.
Ben-Gvir appoints bereaved family members as official inspectors under terrorist death penalty law
The official inspectors will play a central role in overseeing the conditions of the terrorists sentenced to death, and are granted supervisory powers regarding the implementation of the law.
Joint Jewish-Arab party launches ahead of upcoming elections, calling for equality
A new Jewish-Arab political party, “A Place For Us All,” has launched ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, calling for shared leadership, equality, and social change.
Reservists Party holds primaries ahead of elections, bereaved families among candidates
Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party held digital primaries as it prepares for upcoming elections, with candidates including IDF reservists, bereaved families, and wounded veterans.
High Court has no legal basis to overturn State Comptroller election, Rabello argues
State Comptroller-elect Michael Rabello, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal attorney, was elected on June 3 as Israel’s next state comptroller after a dramatic and disputed Knesset vote.
Israel's next gov't should be comprised of Zionist parties from across political aisle, Gantz says
Gantz also expressed doubt that the current US-Iran deal would hold, particularly with how the framework relates to Lebanon.
A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions
The warning comes against the backdrop of a broader legal battle over Ben-Gvir’s authority over the police and his alleged interference in operational and personnel decisions.
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
