Politics
Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary
In a viral video from a rally over the weekend, a Platner supporter dismissed concerns about his tattoo of the Totenkopf symbol, a skull-and-crossbones image worn by Nazi concentration camp guards.
Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion
Yesh Atid files petition against 'corrupt' state comptroller vote
Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say
Israel must avoid taking sides in foreign elections - opinion
During the Hungary elections, the Israeli Right and Left expressed explicit support for one side or another, including elected officials and political activists.
Yair Lapid’s divisive rhetoric threatens israel’s unity, national security - opinion
Opposition leader Yair Lapid’s inflammatory statements risk weakening Israeli society and undermining national unity during wartime.
By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.
The greatest threat to Israel is not on the battlefield - it's at home - opinion
Israel faces a greater danger at home as Netanyahu’s coalition choices risk democracy, social cohesion, and long-term stability.
Who does Israel belong to? Why Bennett’s model matters now - opinion
From public policy to bomb shelters, Israel faces a test of unity, fairness, and responsibility that will shape its future as a nation.
Israel's fractured opposition hands Netanyahu a full term - analysis
With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him.
Israel, US cannot miss the chance to disarm Hezbollah - opinion
With Hezbollah weakened, Israel’s challenge is ensuring that the Lebanese state can enforce disarmament before 2026.
Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion
An extended conflict in Iran may shift control of the war away from Israel and the US.
US Congress did not lose power - it surrendered it to Trump - opinion
Trump has aggressively taken away power from Congress, much of it surrendered willingly, thanks to weak and inept leadership.
Can Israel's confrontation with Iran, Hezbollah lead to regional peace? - opinion
If the political situation after the war looks exactly like it did before the war, or worse, the region will have paid an enormous price for very little strategic gain.
