Israeli politics
With Israel under siege, gov't leaders must prioritize national unity over politics - editorial
Differences of opinion are inevitable; what’s not acceptable is airing them in ways that erode deterrence, morale, and the perception of competence.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejoins Likud in merger with United Right
Yesh Atid submits High Court request to prohibit Levin from interfering with A-G's duties
Arab parties agree to move ahead with reestablishing Joint List bloc for next elections
Chief Justice Sohlberg issues temporary order against gov’t firing of A-G
The government decision to dismiss Baharav-Miara passed unanimously early last week.
The absence of strategy is a strategic threat: How Israel is harmed by lack of long-term planning
How the lack of long-term planning jeopardizes our security, economy, and national vision,
Arye Deri sits in cabinet while claiming yeshiva students sacrifice more than soldiers - opinion
Arye Deri's return to politics, despite multiple convictions, highlights the deep divisions within Israel and threatens the unity needed during wartime.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
Israel moves to fire Attorney-General Baharav-Miara, igniting legal, political storm
The decision will require judicial review and thus not take effect immediately.
Countries will recognize Palestine because they have given up on dealing with Netanyahu - opinion
Hamas has won a “hunger narrative,” and this is why countries like France and Britain are now threatening to recognize the state of Palestine. That’s somewhat true, but it misses the bigger picture.
Grapevine: Between then and now
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Netanyahu-picked Milwidksy appointed head of Knesset Finance cmtee despite rape allegations
Accusations against Milwidsky include rape and witness tampering, which he has denied.
Likud MKs call on Netanyahu to suspend Milwidsky vote amid rape, sexual abuse accusations - report
MKs of other parties called on Sunday for Milwidsky’s appointment to be postponed due to the ongoing investigation.
‘No reason’ to remain in gov’t after ‘surrender’ to Hamas, Religious Zionist MK Orit Strock says
A spokesperson for Strock confirmed that the recording was authentic.
After Eisenkot exodus, another lawmaker leaves Gantz's Blue and White party
MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen announced her resignation from Blue and White on Thursday, intending to join MK Gadi Eisenkot.
