israeli politics

'A moment of joy, relief': Israeli politicians welcome home hostages

Israeli politicians welcomed Tal, Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, and Hisham back to Israel.

Why can't Israel’s opposition challenge the current government?

A weak, divided opposition is fueling concerns over the future of Israel’s democracy.

By SHAHAF ZAMIR
19/02/2025

Israeli Diaspora minister tells US Jewish leaders he opposes advancing ceasefire and hostage deal

Amichai Chikli tells US Jewish leaders that he will block the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

By BEN SALES/JTA
18/02/2025

Israeli Right leaders should build relationships with pro-Israel Democrats

The next four years must be used wisely – not just for celebrating short-term victories, but for securing bipartisan support that will last beyond any single administration.

By AKIVA LAMM
17/02/2025
 Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025

Israel must return to be a home for ‘all Jews,’ Golan tells US Jewish leaders

Golan declared that the coming year will be a “year of decisiveness.” This decisiveness will include a series of decisions that will decide the “destiny” of Israel, Golan said.

Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking

By embracing participatory policymaking and empowering marginalized communities, Israel can create a future where poverty is not just a statistic but a challenge that we face – and solve – together.

By YONI BLASBALG
15/02/2025

How Israeli leaders ignore accountability, hold contempt for citizens

Bereaved Israeli families are demanding answers, but their political leaders look the other way.

14/02/2025

Netanyahu faces tough choice: Gaza ceasefire or Trump-backed offensive?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu faces public and coalition concerns about the hostages, but he can't afford to have Trump see him as a weak leader.

13/02/2025

Ben-Gvir slams Netanyahu's Gaza policies, calls Israel 'joke of the Middle East'

“It’s not easy to stand up to the US president, but I would expect the prime minister to stand by our truth," he noted. 

By MAARIV
09/02/2025

Bibi: 'Appropriate action' to be taken after hostages freed in starved condition

Released hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami have lost about 30% of their overall weight, according to a preliminary medical examination.

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