Politics
Majority of Israelis want government to refuse haredi demands on religion-and-state policies - poll
A survey conducted on 800 Israeli men and women chosen to represent Israel's Jewish population found that on every religion-and-state issue tested, the majority was opposed to official policy
What AfD's election victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt could mean for Jewish life - analysis
Unfilled state comptroller seat stalls Israel's whistleblower protections and campaign oversight
An invasion is underway in Canada, but not in the way you think – opinion
Ahead of elections, Israel still believes in unity. Now it must build it - opinion
Israel must build trust among its citizens, renew its partnership with world Jewry and explain its purpose to the world with confidence, professionalism and moral clarity.
Bennett, Eisenkot draw the battle lines in race to lead Israel’s next coalition - analysis
Bennett is offering soft-right voters an alternative to Netanyahu, while Eisenkot is seeking to hold the political center while persuading right-wing voters that he is not dependent on the Left.
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.
Palestinian civilians in Gaza deserve a political future beyond Hamas and Fatah - opinion
Gaza’s elections could be a chance to put civilians at the center of Palestinian politics and open a new path toward coexistence.
Israel’s next government must save the country before it is too late - opinion
Israel faces a historic crisis, and its next government must act urgently to restore democracy, rebuild alliances, reform society and secure the country’s future.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu is digging up the Altalena to bury his own record - opinion
Netanyahu's plan to raise the Altalena wreck is designed to revive a political myth, redirect Israel's election debate and evade judgment over his own record.
As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion
The Altalena’s return reminds Israelis that no political dispute should ever outweigh the bonds that hold the country together.
As Winter fuels Netanyahu’s discontent, Israel's Right faces a new dilemma
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Ofer Winter is betting Israelis want new leadership after October 7, while Netanyahu warns the new party could waste right-wing votes and weaken his bloc in the coming election.
Ofer Winter, unification of Arab parties, shake up Knesset seats, push RZP below threshold - poll
The data shows that Winter’s entry has created greater complexity within the coalition bloc. Without him, the bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu receives 43 seats, while with him it rises to 48 seats.
Israel elections: Netanyahu needs a war to win - opinion
If Israel goes to elections while fighting another war, the political terrain changes.
