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The fall of the Israeli Left

The fall of the Israeli Left

The collapse of the political left is not a sign of unpopular policies that the public refuses to accept, but the result of a political… Read More ›

UTJ MK: We will cancel harmful anti-haredi ‘decrees’ of previous gov’t

UTJ MK: We will cancel harmful anti-haredi ‘decrees’ of previous gov’t

Consultations with Herzog continue for the second day * Ram Ben Barak challenges Lapid for Yesh Atid leadership, then backs down.   United Torah Judaism… Read More ›

U.S. say will see how Israel’s far-right acts before passing judgement

U.S. say will see how Israel’s far-right acts before passing judgement

Ambassador Nides says he intends to work with right-wing bloc’s far-right and religious parties because ‘this is a country that is a democracy,’ but will… Read More ›

Lapid urges united opposition in face of emerging coalition’s ‘madness’

Lapid urges united opposition in face of emerging coalition’s ‘madness’

Outgoing PM calls on allied parties to work together to ‘defend Israeli democracy,’ says lesson of cooperation can be learned from ‘toxic’ opposition under Netanyahu… Read More ›

Iran and economy: Challenges Netanyahu’s new government likely to face

Iran and economy: Challenges Netanyahu’s new government likely to face

In-depth: All eyes are on the oppositions leader, poised to return to premiership, whose expected new coalition set to face many immediate tests, such as… Read More ›

How Benny Gantz lost another Israeli election

How Benny Gantz lost another Israeli election

Opinion: During campaigning, former IDF chief of staff failed to articulate his platform, leaving moderate right wingers clueless about what he stands for and seeing… Read More ›

Biden congratulates Netanyahu on election win: ‘We’ll make history together’

Biden congratulates Netanyahu on election win: ‘We’ll make history together’

Likud leader also takes phone call from Ukraine’s Zelensky, promises to ‘seriously examine’ policies; tells US president he believes they’ll ink additional peace deals  … Read More ›

WATCH: Critically Injured Avreich From November 2021 Terror Attack Returns To Scene

WATCH: Critically Injured Avreich From November 2021 Terror Attack Returns To Scene

JERUSALEM — In a moving clip portraying Aharon Immergreen, a young Avreich who was critically injured in a terrorist attack in the Old City in… Read More ›

Not much harmony expected in Israel-U.S. ties

Not much harmony expected in Israel-U.S. ties

Analysis: Biden has yet to call and congratulate Netanyahu who is about to usher in a right-wing government, which could be a sign of chilled… Read More ›

Yesh Atid minister: Unlike predecessors, we will act responsibly in the opposition

Yesh Atid minister: Unlike predecessors, we will act responsibly in the opposition

Outgoing tourism chief Razvozov says party will back government when it agrees on matters, but fight back if needed; Meretz minister says Ben Gvir, Smotrich… Read More ›

Israel’s Premier Calls For Unity After Netanyahu Victory

Israel’s Premier Calls For Unity After Netanyahu Victory

  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister on Sunday issued a plea for national unity, days after he was defeated in national elections by the… Read More ›

Netanyahu to begin talks on coalition policies, ministerial appointments

Netanyahu to begin talks on coalition policies, ministerial appointments

Close allies of the incoming premier competing for Justice Ministry, Finance Ministry and Knesset speaker roll, while demands of coalition partners may crush their hopes;… Read More ›

Analysis: Fire on the Mount? How the new government might shift policy at flashpoint holy site

Analysis: Fire on the Mount? How the new government might shift policy at flashpoint holy site

Far-right leader Ben Gvir and others in his party are longtime advocates for increased Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount, and activists hope they’ll… Read More ›

Opinion: As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right allies

Opinion: As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right allies

Analysis: With his recent win in the Israeli elections, many fear that the usually pragmatic Netanyahu will have to join forces with firebrand newcomers to… Read More ›

US envoy congratulates Netanyahu on win, says he will enjoy ‘working together

US envoy congratulates Netanyahu on win, says he will enjoy ‘working together

Leaders of Italy, Hungary, India, Ukraine send well wishes to presumptive PM, as Anti-Defamation League criticizes expected inclusion of Ben Gvir, Smotrich in next cabinet… Read More ›

Ex-Mossad, IDF sources warn against Ben-Gvir, Smotrich in top defense posts

Ex-Mossad, IDF sources warn against Ben-Gvir, Smotrich in top defense posts

Officials have loudly criticized the Shin Bet and the IDF in the past for cracking down on Jewish settler violence against the Palestinians.   Former… Read More ›

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

The returning PM will face pressure to hand over ministry positions to far-right Ben-Gvir and his Religious Zionist party partners, while calming concerns from allies,… Read More ›

US hopes members of next Israeli government respect ‘open, democratic society’

US hopes members of next Israeli government respect ‘open, democratic society’

State Department spokesman Ned Price refuses to comment directly on results of vote, but tells reporters he hopes Jerusalem will maintain ‘respect for all,’ particularly… Read More ›

Netanyahu predicted to win Israel election, but Balad’s rise could stop Right’s victory

Netanyahu predicted to win Israel election, but Balad’s rise could stop Right’s victory

Bibi’s bloc projected to win 62 seats • Meretz, Balad teetering either side of threshold • If Balad passes, Likud bloc drops   Former prime… Read More ›

Analysis: Far-right alliance are the big winners in Israel’s election

Analysis: Far-right alliance are the big winners in Israel’s election

Analysis: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich have broken ground previously off limits to the hard right in Israel with exist polls projecting 14-15 for their joint… Read More ›