Israeli politics
Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis
The deadlock has forced parties to recalibrate. If the country is headed towards yet another deadlock, the question becomes: how can it be broken?
Former hostages blast 'NAZA' documentary, accuse filmmakers of erasing their suffering
IDF chief Eyal Zamir orders legal review of ‘NAZA’ Gaza war film over ‘blood libels’
As his presidency enters its final stretch, Isaac Herzog lays out his three priorities for Israel
Ben-Gvir blasts Netanyahu over reported Smotrich-Feiglin merger talks, unity appeal
Smotrich largely stayed away from the back-and-forth, writing in a post on Twitter/X that “the time for unity and responsibility is now.”
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.
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.
Bennett, Liberman risk splitting the anti-Netanyahu camp over who leads it - opinion
The leaders of the opposition remain divided over the most basic questions they will face the day after the election. Most importantly of these is: Who actually leads their camp?
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.
Gilad Erdan confirms talks with Benny Gantz on possible election alliance
Gantz also criticized calls to form another narrow coalition without the traditional right, arguing that both a narrow “change” government and a fully right-wing government had failed.
Ofer Winter says new People of Israel party will only back Netanyahu for PM
Former IDF general Ofer Winter positioned his new party firmly in the right-wing camp, backing Netanyahu and calling for changes to haredi draft policy.
Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister
Otzma Yehudit's book reportedly summarizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s accomplishments as a minister and as the party’s chairman.
Only two blocs: The election math Netanyahu doesn’t want Israelis to see - opinion
On Election Day, there are two possible political outcomes: A majority for continuing Netanyahu’s tenure or a majority for replacing him.
Israel must repair its strategic triangle with the US and American Jewry - opinion
Every Israeli government must keep one fact firmly in mind: Israel has no great-power ally other than the United States.
