Politics
Israeli media's polling obscures the majority opposed to Netanyahu - opinion
The public is being told that Netanyahu is leading. How does this happen? Quite simply, the political blocs are being counted in a way that serves him.
Israel cannot afford another election: Why Netanyahu, Eisenkot must consider unity - opinion
Netanyahu on October 7: Nobody told Bush to 'go home' after September 11 attacks
In blow to Netanyahu, Trump again stops short of endorsing candidate in Israeli election
Chikli is whitewashing the French far Right - opinion
Chikli organized a conference on antisemitism attended by far-right parties, including the National Rally. For Marine Le Pen, this quasi-official visit to Israel was all the more significant.
Netanyahu adviser asked ChatGPT to help improve Qatar's image among Israelis, Jews worldwide
According to an N12 report, Yonatan Urich requested three separate messaging frameworks targeting Israeli citizens, Jewish communities around the world, and influential figures in the United States.
Refusing Arab parties in gov't: Why are Israeli politicians handing its enemies a weapon? - opinion
A generation is being taught that the idea of a Jewish state is inherently racist. The accusation has spread well beyond criticism of Israeli policy, to Zionism and Jews who identify with it.
All is quiet on the elections front: Where have all the screaming headlines gone? - opinion
There are two more weeks in the campaign, and I am not a prophet; nor do I suggest any one side is unblemished. I think it fair that the public be reminded that media storms can be proven wrong.
Joint List offers safety net to government seeking to oust Netanyahu, opening door for Eisenkot
Declaring the Joint List will use "every tool at our disposal," party leader Yousef Jabareen also laid out a series of demands as conditions for providing political support to a minority government.
'Change the time': Netanyahu aide allegedly sought to alter October 7 call log, transcript shows
The account appears to align with what former military secretary Avi Gil said in a Thursday interview with N12 and Israel Hayom, in which he charged Braverman with making the changes.
Bennett: Netanyahu can serve as minister in next gov't if he backs opposition's key principles
Bennett said Netanyahu could serve as a minister in the next government if he backed a state inquiry, universal military enlistment, and a constitution for Israel.
Shas, UTJ sign surplus vote-sharing deal, pledge cooperation in next Knesset
The two major haredi parties announced a vote-sharing deal to maximize their Knesset seats and pledge a united front on key religious issues after the elections.
Israel’s election is a choice between sanity and political survival - opinion
A sane government does not demonize an entire sector of society. It brings it in – into the army or national service, the workforce and shared responsibility – on equal terms.
The electoral threshold is distorting Israel's democracy - time to rethink it - opinion
Israel’s electoral threshold was designed to improve governability. Instead, it can distort election results and leave voters without representation.