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Israeli politics, coalition moves, and policy debates.
Irresponsible Opposition | Prof. Asher Cohen
Against the backdrop of the shameful American surrender, it was expected of the opposition leaders to clarify their clear support for Israeli policy.
Judge Yitzhak Amit Removed MK Tali Gottlieb from the Hearing
Judge Yitzhak Amit ordered the court security to remove MK Tali Gottlieb from the courtroom. According to Amit: "I tolerated several outbursts."
Iran's Araghchi heads to Iraq as rumors swirl in Baghdad over Green Zone raid
Iraq has been trying to rein in some Iranian-backed militias, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeking to show that he can rein in chaos in the country
Former IDF spokeswoman’s new book explores Israel’s information war
In her new book, Digital Warrior: Inside Israel’s Battle for the Narrative After October 7, former Israel Defense Forces spokeswoman Rachel Lester argues that Israel’s fight for global public opinion has become as critical to…
Continues Moving Forward: Netanyahu Again Does What He Does Best - Survive and Adapt | Moshe Cohen-Eliya
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career has been written off time and again, but each time he proves he has what his rivals lack: the ability to shake off the dust and maneuver even when…
Trump’s successful game of Rope-a-Dope
If Iran keeps on toying with him, he’s got all the power to lower the boom. And he gave them a taste of that this weekend. Opinion
Netanyahu rejects purely right-wing government for new goal
Benjamin Netanyahu used Saturday's press conference to outline a new goal for the upcoming elections: the creation of a 'broad national government' rather than a narrow right-wing coalition. When asked about the future composition of…
The Dangerous Engagement with the Motive of the Haredi Protests
Those who allow themselves to scorn the Haredi protesters, even while clarifying that the right to protest is reserved for everyone, are paving the way for police and legal violence against those protesters.
The "Deal" with Iran: What Will Happen After Trump?
The "Deal" with Iran: What Will Happen After Trump? by Majid Rafizadeh The strategy of the Iranian regime is clear: survive the pressure of President Donald J. Trump's second term by any means, secure a…
Plurality of Americans Believe US ‘Too Supportive’ of Israel, Poll Finds
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst A growing plurality of…
Veteran Democratic political strategist: ‘I don’t want to be in a political party that denies the right of the state of Israel to exist’
James Carville said he supported the idea of ‘schism’ between the party’s ‘traditional Democrats and Democratic socialists’
Emboldened democratic socialists are targeting Hakeem Jeffries. Jewish leaders are rushing to his defense.
As they celebrated a series of resounding victories for their congressional and state legislative candidates in primaries across New York City on Tuesday night, attendees at democratic socialist Claire Valdez’s victory party turned their attention…
MK Abutbul Demands to Consider Firing Roni Koven Over On-Air Remarks
MK Moshe Abutbul demanded that the CEO of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation hold a hearing for Roni Koven following on-air remarks that he said crossed a red line. The corporation's CEO, Golan Yochpaz, announced…
High Court of Justice Returns to Discuss Petitions to Invalidate Vote on State Comptroller
The Supreme Court holds a hearing on petitions to cancel the appointment of attorney Michael Rabillo as State Comptroller. The petitions focus on the documentation of coalition members voting behind the screen, which according to…
Bahrain condemns Iran's 'systematic pattern of aggression,' calls on UN to hold Tehran accountable
The condemnation comes after Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced on X/Twitter that air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain for the second time in as many hours
New York official seeks posthumous pardon for Eve Adams a century after her arrest
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has asked New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue a posthumous pardon for Adams, a Polish-Jewish immigrant who was convicted and deported back to Europe, where she was later murdered…
Duel in Washington: Marco Rubio Wins Big Over J.D. Vance on Lebanese Soil | Eyal Ofer
The agreement with Lebanon is already having a dramatic impact in a surprising arena: US internal politics. On one side stands J.D. Vance, who pushed for a loose memorandum of understanding with Iran; on the…
No F-35s for Erdogan: America must not reward a Hamas-harboring regime
The United States should resist the temptation to treat the F-35 program as a diplomatic bargaining chip. America's most advanced military technologies should be reserved for real partners. Opinion
Iran's missile strike on Bahrain - new details emerge
Iran continued to escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf region, carrying out an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously launching drones toward Bahrain. New details of the incidents, citing…
I was offended when I saw the draft of the Basic Law: Torah Study
I find it difficult to understand and accept the audacity, detachment, and cynicism in the decision to try to pass a law that in practice gives a sweeping exemption and encourages evasion of such a…
Behind the Scenes of the Agreement with Lebanon
The recent negotiations held in Washington between Israel and Lebanon resulted in the signing of a framework agreement, but the behind-the-scenes dynamics of these discussions reveal a complex and tense situation. According to American and…
Israel, Lebanon Sign Framework Peace Deal After US-Mediated Talks
Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speaks next to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, and Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh during a meeting at the State…
The world may have stopped worrying about a nuclear-armed Iran – but Israel never will
As Jerusalem is sidelined from talks between the US and the Islamic Republic, experts warn against a deal that kicks the atomic can down the road
700+ US rabbis sign letter urging Mamdani to apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’
More than 700 rabbis and cantors from across the United States signed onto a letter published Friday morning calling on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to apologize for his remarks last week in which…
MK Yoav Ben-Tzur Visits Prison 10: "To Strengthen and Lift the Spirits of Those Detained for the Crime of Torah Study"
MK Yoav Ben-Tzur (Shas) visited Haredi draft evaders this morning at Prison 10, in order to "strengthen and lift the spirits of those detained for the crime of Torah study." During the visit, Ben-Tzur spoke…
Why is the agreement with Lebanon so frightening to Hezbollah?
Dr. Eddie Cohen explained that Hezbollah sees the agreement between Israel and Lebanon as a "surrender agreement" directed against them, mainly because it does not obligate Israel to withdraw, but rather places the disarmament of…
Leaked draft reveals Trump's Gaza Board of Peace seeks total legal immunity, free property - report
The immunities, extending to all BoP members, include "any arrest, detention or legal proceedings in the courts or other entities in Gaza."
Hezbollah chief says Israeli-Lebanese framework is ‘null and void’
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem lashed out on Saturday at the U.S.-brokered framework signed the previous day between Jerusalem and Beirut, calling it “a very dangerous proposal that crosses all red lines.” The Israeli-Lebanese “agreement is…
Netanyahu calls for broad government - and directly marks a political rival | Anna Barsky
Netanyahu is trying here to reopen the unity discourse, but to predetermine the boundaries of the sector. This message reflects a change in Netanyahu's political line - in light of the polls and the updated…
Aoun presses Trump to force Israeli withdrawal after pact signed
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks with US President Donald Trump, requesting US pressure on Israel to withdraw forces following new agreement
Israel's Agreement with Lebanon – Ben-Gvir's Reaction
Tensions are rising in Israeli political circles over the terms of the recent agreement with Lebanon, brokered with US support. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized the deal, calling it a "serious mistake." Consequently,…
The Political Fate of Naftali
The last two months in which Bennett collapsed by 13 mandates are only the prelude to the next expected scenario - continued plummeting, reaching single digits together with Lapid (separately they are already there), fights,…
Is the agreement more shameful than the US military failure?
How Iran devastated a US naval base and triggered a readjustment of American strategy. The US military was the weak link in the war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, to the point that…
Following New York’s Democratic Primaries, It’s Clear Pro-Israel Americans Must Adopt a New Political Strategy
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens borough of New York City, US, Nov. 5, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper Following the trio of far-left Democratic candidates…
Bahrain: Residential Building Hit in Iranian Attack
Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced that a residential building was damaged in the Iranian attack this morning. No casualties were reported.
Trump Losing Patience: "If This Happens – Iran Will Cease to Exist"
After the United States military attacked a series of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned that if Tehran continues its conduct,…
Israel, Lebanon agreement is push for peace, but needs to face reality to prosper - editorial
While the agreement invokes the word "peace," the true test, as is so often the case in the Middle East, will be determined on the ground, in southern Lebanon
Hamas crushes ‘Peaceful Revolution’ protests in Gaza
Hamas clamped down on Gazans on Friday for attempting to protest its against its rule over the Strip. The demonstrations, titled the “June 26 Peaceful Revolution,” were planned to take place in several locations throughout…
Netanyahu's Attempt to Sell the Lebanon Deal to the Right Was Nothing Short of Completely Insane | Ben Caspit
The Lebanon deal is indeed the lesser evil compared to the stagnation in the north, but the attempt to market it exposed a disconnected Netanyahu who invents fakes about the arrest of Haredim and calls…
Netanyahu: I am not boycotting anyone, I intend to form a broad national government
The Prime Minister states his intention to form a broad national government following the elections, calling for an end to boycotts and societal division
How Effective Is the Agreement with Lebanon – Expert Assessment
The framework agreement concluded between Israel and Lebanon has drawn mixed reactions among analysts and residents of the country's northern regions. Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, many doubt that the document can ensure long-term security and…
US Strikes Iran Again, Second Consecutive Night: 'Not Respecting the Ceasefire'
Following yesterday's American attack after drone launches toward ships in Hormuz, CENTCOM announced another wave of strikes - this time after an Iranian drone hit a tanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil…
The loaded revolver pointed at Hezbollah's temple
The loaded revolver that the United States points at Hezbollah's head. When recently declaring that Israel was unbreakable, Naim Qassem was no doubt thinking of all his friends whose bank accounts had suddenly been frozen.…
High Court of Justice Hears Petitions Against the Comptroller's Selection Process
An expanded panel of 5 Supreme Court justices heard petitions this morning filed with the High Court of Justice against the selection process of the State Comptroller. In the audience are Knesset members Tally Gotliv,…
Another attack? Report: Explosions heard in southern Iran
The Iranian state television correspondent reported that a short time ago several explosions were heard in the area of the village of Tahervi in Sirik County • At this stage no official details have been…
Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'
During the press conference, Netanyahu condemned unnamed forces which "want to cause a rift in the people, want to aggravate and deepen the misunderstandings and disagreements and rifts within us."
The Shin Bet has no business marking ‘Pride Month’
If the reaction to Israel Security Agency chief David Zini's cancellation of “Pride Month” events in his organization is any indication, progressives in the Jewish state still haven't grasped the lessons of Oct. 7. The…
Not Learning from the Sources: The Government Appropriates Judaism but Forgets Its Values
The Korach narrative reminds what true Jewish leadership is: humility, responsibility, and drawing hearts closer. In the face of these values, the current government presents a deep failure that is not only political but also…
UAL launches new election campaign
The UAL leadership set its priorities for its demands from potential coalition partners, aimed at promoting Arab communities throughout Israel
Pressure on Netanyahu for a deal with Lebanon – details emerge
The Washington negotiations to resolve the conflict in Lebanon ended with an unexpected incident: according to data from Israel’s Channel 12 news, Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter exerted unprecedented pressure on Prime Minister…
In This Round, Rubio Won
After it seemed that the entire administration stood behind the surrender agreement to Iran, which abandoned Lebanon to Iran's mercy, Rubio's return to the arena indicates a chance for change.
Israel and America: The End of an Illusion?
Israel and America: The End of an Illusion? We are often told about the "unbreakable friendship" between Israel and the United States. But let's be serious for a moment. There is no friendship between states.…
Report: Speaker of Lebanese Parliament Surprised by Framework Agreement with Israel
Sources in the Hezbollah terrorist organization and the Shiite 'Amal' movement told the newspaper 'Asharq Al-Awsat' that the speaker of the Lebanese parliament and leader of the 'Amal' movement, Nabih Berri, was completely surprised by…
Netanyahu Extends Hand for Unity, but Eisenkot Prefers the Arabs
The Prime Minister extended a hand for unity and called for the establishment of a broad national government, but encountered an inflammatory response from Gadi Eisenkot - the man who prefers Mansour Abbas, Ahmad Tibi…
US strikes Iran, as tit-for-tat attacks dramatically reignite tensions
Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, citing a military source, said sounds of explosions near Sirik are related to the impact of several projectiles on a telecommunications tower
What you still haven't been told about the Iran deal
A well-informed source explains how two election campaigns caused the clash between Netanyahu and Trump, and points to a hidden clause in the agreement that will not please the Iranians
This Political Move Seems Far-Fetched - But It Will Save Yair Lapid
If Lapid clings to his alliance with Bennett, he may lead Yesh Atid to lose its future. His natural and beneficial place is alongside Gadi Eisenkot.
When Pay-for-Slay came out of the closet
A U.S. State Department notification to Congress reportedly found that the PA distributed roughly $156 million in “pay-for-slay" stipends during 2025-in direct contradiction to America's Taylor Force Act. Op-ed
Israel should not fully rely on Trump - expert
Israel should not perceive the support of US President Donald Trump as something immutable. This opinion was expressed by Israeli behavioral psychology expert Dr. Liraz Margalit, after analyzing the nature of the American leader's relations…
Netanyahu shifts up a gear in Likud struggles, party source: 'It won't help him - the majority is against him'
Likud chairman announced his intention to appear tomorrow before the party's constitution committee if there are no agreements on the reserved slots he demands in the list, while in the meantime the proposal to cancel…
