Israeli politics
When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion
I sat on my balcony watching around 50 haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men and children harass a new cafe’s patrons and staff in Jerusalem’s city center, angry that it was operating on Shabbat.
My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion
Likud weighs reserving slot for Smotrich as RZP risks falling below electoral threshold
Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview
Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill
The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.
Netanyahu's unity gov't call must become action, PM needs to begin laying foundations - editorial
Israel faces enormous security, economic, and societal challenges that demand a broad Zionist consensus rather than narrow political majorities.
A spectacle of sheer hatred - opinion
The taxi-driver then moved on to attack Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit, whom he insisted on calling a crook and a criminal, who had stolen the position of President of the Supreme Court.
'You don't protect me': Former hostage's father shouts at Smotrich mid-speech
Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Atali on 103FM radio, Miran criticized Smotrich over his conduct during the two years in which Israelis were held in Gaza.
Defense Ministry backs 90-freeze on haredi draft evader arrests as Israel faces coalition crisis
MKs Gafni and Deri stated that the prime minister had “made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly.”
Eisenkot files petition demanding Smotrich remove 'manipulative' AI-generated video
Eisenkot’s petition accused Smotrich of attempting to “spread hatred, lies, and mislead voters,” stating that “there is no place for lying, deception, and manipulation in the current election system.
The breaking point: How haredi draft evasion laws are tearing Israel apart - opinion
The worldview of the current haredi political leadership is dangerous to society. It is based on extorting the political system to achieve huge budgets.
Ben-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal
"We respect President Trump, but first of all, the soldiers of Israel, our fighters, our citizens. The security of Israel's civilians comes first," he said.
Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.
High Court urges Knesset to hold third vote on state comptroller after filming scandal
Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s longtime personal attorney, was elected on June 3 after a dramatic two-round Knesset vote. Petitions against his appointment argue that the vote was legally defective.