Government

Recognition of Armenian Genocide belongs to Israel, not to one government - opinion

The Knesset's postponement need not be a setback. If the next parliament completes the process, recognition of the Armenian Genocide should be completed in order to do the right thing.

The Knesset plenum is seen during a vote on the communications reform, in Jerusalem, July 16, 2026
Illustration: High tech office

Oxygen of NIS 1B for hi-tech: Who will receive state aid and who will be left out?

Yields are shrinking, competition is nonexistent, and prices are skyrocketing. A fruit stall in the market

The figure revealing the bluff of Israel's agricultural sector

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US, July 15, 2026.

Fear factor: Trump's midterm election strategy - opinion


Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.

HUNGARIAN ELECTION winner Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks to the media in Budapest, on Wednesday.

Netanyahu’s very difficult week - opinion

If Netanyahu has found some solace in the United States over his growing isolation in Europe, this week would show that those days are coming to a close.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, April 14, 2026.

What happened to Imran Khan? - opinion

Khan’s detention has coincided with broader crackdowns on his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan pauses as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023.

Orban’s defeat: A sign of things to come? - opinion

In countries where populism is ascendant, the main political rivalry is no longer primarily between a moderate Left and a moderate Right.

PETER MAGYAR, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Monday.

Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion

One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.

US VICE PRESIDENT JD Vance arrives for a meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks about Iran, last week.

Canadian progressive party picks Jewish anti-Zionist politician as its leader

Avi Lewis was elected to lead the New Democrats on Sunday, saying he hopes to rebuild a party that suffered its worst losses in history during the 2025 federal election.

Director Avi Lewis and journalist Naomi Klein attend the "This Changes Everything" photo call during the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 13, 2015.

Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”

Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.

Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel

Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president

Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Federal Minister Karin Prien wears a Star of David in her official government portrait.

Record-high number of Israelis trust IDF's command, only 54% trust gov't's decisions - poll

The patterns repeat in Israelis' trust in "President Trump to 'do the right thing' regarding US–Israeli relations," with a record-breaking 75% answering positively.

Footage from Home Front Command soldiers this morning in central Israel.

Israel needs a national 'time out' to focus on existential threats - opinion

We need a “time out” to be able to move forward in unity, and thereby secure our future as a country in the face of today’s uncertain world.

Israelis watch fireworks on Independence Day