Politics

Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution

Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.

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.

Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."

A May poll published by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that while 65% of Israelis indicate they will accept the election results, the ideological breakdown was striking.

In the end, Israelis will survive this election. But the real question remains unanswered: What kind of society will be here once it is over?

The 18-year fencing match between Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin came to a sudden end, thanks to an invention Israel had never seen: primary elections. 

More than any single player, Bibi bears responsibility for the loss of American support among most Democrats, a growing number of Republicans, and increasingly within the Trump administration.

The glass ceiling is more political than societal, despite the persistence of racism and mistrust among some Israeli Jews.

Keir Starmer resists calls for resignation after Labour's disappointing local elections, insisting he will stay on as leader and focus on governing.