Israeli politics
Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.
Trump hints at 'good news' regarding Gaza as Israel shows flexibility in hostage talks
Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion
Sharren Haskel: Confronting Iran and Hamas, and what we owe the Middle East
Netanyahu is in a tight spot after UTJ exits the gov't - what happens next? - explainer
The move by the six United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party members leaves Netanyahu's nationalist-religious government extremely vulnerable, with just a one-seat majority in the Knesset.
Attorney-General Baharav-Miara refuses to attend her own dismissal hearing
In her letter to the committee, Baharav-Miara wrote that the hearing was based on an illegal government decision that is laden with foreign influences.
Over 120 former MKs oppose Ayman Odeh's removal in joint letter
Among the signatories are former President Reuven Rivlin, as well as former Prime Ministers Ehud Olmert and Ehud Barak.
War Diary: How the Netanyahu gov't's absolute power renders current protests pointless - opinion
The reality is that the silent majority of Israelis have either been neutralized by the government’s published justifications of the war or are not prepared to face the consequences of their inaction
Netanyahu strengthens, Bennett struggles to form gov't, Eisenkot gains mandate in newest poll
The poll surveyed 511 respondents, representing a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (Jewish and Arab, over the age of 18).
Could Gadi Eisenkot succeed Netanyahu as Israel’s next leader? - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Eisenkot may emerge as Israel’s next leader because he has become a symbol of Middle Israel’s agonies, having lost, in the current war, a son and a nephew.
Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial
While that setup may serve the party leader well, it weakens and dilutes democracy by reducing transparency, participation, competition, and accountability.
Eisenkot hazy on National Unity exit, vows to create Zionist democratic bloc in address
"They said there are ideological gaps, I don't recognize that," he said, contradicting Gantz's explanation, which stated that there were "significant ideological differences."
'We are all Blue and White': Gantz reverts National Unity party name after Eisenkot departure
"There are no more camps, we are all Blue and White," Gantz said in a video announcing the party's name change.
MK Gadi Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party
Eisenkot reportedly said the party's primaries "do not reflect the principles of democratization that I believe are necessary for a ruling party."
Former Labor Party member Avi Shaked announces new Jewish-Arab party
The statement said that the party “calls for strengthening Arab society to build a better shared future in Israel."
