ANNA BARSKY

Anna Barsky is the politics reporter for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.

Members of the United Nations Security Council meet on the day of a vote on a Gaza resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan. March 25, 2024

UN Security Council to discuss returning hostage bodies to Israel for the first time

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu see on top of Saudi Arabian, US, and Israeli flags (illustrative)

Trump Mideast visit: Israel shifts from central player to distant observer - analysis

Israeli coalition ministers and MKs seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Proposed coalition bill to raise MK salaries to that of senior judges faces backlash


Border Police officer awarded medal after conviction for assaulting Arab-Romani woman

“I saw firsthand her motivation, her love of country, and her strong desire to serve and defend Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “Despite the difficulties, Orian did not give up."

 Orian Ben Khalifa, a former Israeli police border officer accused of assaulting a Palestinian woman in Jerusalem Old City, seen as she arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, on June 20, 2023

Was Netanyahu warned on Oct. 7? Prime Minister's Office sources weigh in

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar claims he called the prime minister at 5:15 a.m., but Netanyahu said Bar was making false claims.

 Security cabinet meets to approve hostage deal. January 17, 2025.

Ben-Gvir speaks out on gov’t exit, comeback, and coalition turmoil

Did Ben Gvir return because Netanyahu resumed the military operation in Gaza? Or did Netanyahu reignite the fighting because Ben Gvir demanded it?

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen in Jerusalem, March 31, 2025

Security Cabinet to meet Saturday evening to discuss Gaza protests, hostage talks

"Israel is certainly considering the possibility that these protests are a deception tactic by Hamas," an Israeli official said.

 Palestinians protest to demand an end to war, chanting anti-Hamas slogans, in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, March 26, 2025

Why dismiss Shin Bet head? Newly leaked quotes from Netanyahu reveal rationale

Netanyahu criticized Bar's public support for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing it as one of the main reasons for his dismissal.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prime Minister's Office: This is what happened on the night of October 7

According to the statement, the prime minister was only updated on the night’s events at 6:29 a.m. on Saturday morning, after Hamas's attack had already begun.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

Foreign barbarians and assimilation: Hamas deeply concerned about Gazans emigrating, doc. reveals

This comes following US President Donald Trump’s announcement earlier this week of his plan to relocate residents from the Gaza Strip to neighboring countries. 

 Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists.

Trump's chess game: Is the US president making an offer Smotrich, Ben-Gvir can't refuse? - analysis

It isn't worth analyzing the plausibility of US President Donald Trump's bombastic statements, but what is clear is the message being sent to Israel's far Right.

 U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 4, 2025.

Netanyahu’s mission: Convince Trump war needed to remove Hamas, won't sacrifice hostages - analysis

US president Donald Trump wants to see an end to the war in Gaza – but at the same time, he does not want to see Hamas in control of Gaza.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they pose in the Rose Garden at the White House this week

Ben-Gvir proposes bill to publish database of released terrorists

The proposed bill would allow the publishing of a database of released terrorists, listing their names, photos, and crimes, with Ben-Gvir citing security concerns amid ongoing prisoner exchanges.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir being interviewed by Maariv, January 29, 2025.