ANNA BARSKY

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

US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow in 2024

Bomb drops, power shifts, insiders weigh Middle East futures - analysis

Israel’s Mossad operation to eliminate Iranian’s top nuclear scientists is named “Operation Narnia.”

'Killed in their sleep': Inside Operation Narnia, Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear scientists

 Avner Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 10, 2024.

Avner Netanyahu set to have a politician-free wedding, causing mixed reactions from Likud members


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

This marks the first such discussion since the October 7 terror massacre. This demand will be at the center of an official Security Council debate.

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

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

Netanyahu has no compelling offer for a US president focused on outcomes. Trump is pressing ahead with his priorities — and that is what matters.

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

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

The bill sought to equalize the prime minister’s salary with that of senior members of the justice system, including the High Court of Justice president and justices.

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

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.