Israeli politics
War Diary: How the Netanyahu gov't's absolute power renders current protests pointless - opinion
The reality is that the silent majority of Israelis have either been neutralized by the government’s published justifications of the war or are not prepared to face the consequences of their inaction
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Netanyahu strengthens, Bennett struggles to form gov't, Eisenkot gains mandate in newest poll
Could Gadi Eisenkot succeed Netanyahu as Israel’s next leader? - opinion
Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial
Eisenkot hazy on National Unity exit, vows to create Zionist democratic bloc in address
"They said there are ideological gaps, I don't recognize that," he said, contradicting Gantz's explanation, which stated that there were "significant ideological differences."
'We are all Blue and White': Gantz reverts National Unity party name after Eisenkot departure
"There are no more camps, we are all Blue and White," Gantz said in a video announcing the party's name change.
MK Gadi Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party
Eisenkot reportedly said the party's primaries "do not reflect the principles of democratization that I believe are necessary for a ruling party."
Former Labor Party member Avi Shaked announces new Jewish-Arab party
The statement said that the party “calls for strengthening Arab society to build a better shared future in Israel."
Knesset holds impeachment hearing for MK Ayman Odeh
MK Avichay Boaron collected 70 signatures from other members of the Knesset after he said that he was “happy about the release of hostages and [Palestinian] prisoners."
Editor's Notes: What’s left? Is there still a left wing in Israel?
The Zionist Left may not be dead, but it is unrecognizable. What remains is a scattered collection of individuals clinging to ideas few want to hear.
Road to elections? Shas, Degel Hatorah will vote to dissolve Knesset, parties say
"The ultra-Orthodox public feels persecuted by the Likud and [MK Yuli] Edelstein," the Shas spokesperson said.
Netanyahu, Liberman test the line between wartime strategy, political ambition - analysis
Liberman positions himself for a post-Netanyahu era, but his leak of sensitive wartime policy reveals he’s playing the same political game he criticizes.
Yair Golan’s accusations against Netanyahu: A reflection of Israel’s deep divides - opinion
The dangerous language of Israeli politics.
Israel, don't let democracy die: Beware the populist tide in Europe - opinion
After a populist with ties to organized crime won the Polish elections, does Israel face a similar threat?
Israeli gov't pushing through dismissal of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara
The move comes amid what Levin described as an "unprecedented crisis of trust" between the attorney-general and the government.
