israeli politics

Lapid’s free fall: Why voters are punishing him more than Netanyahu

The voters want to punish Lapid—who wasn't in power on October 7—more than they want to punish Netanyahu, who was in power and bears responsibility.

03/03/2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 3, 2025

Bereaved families protest Netanyahu as PM rejects Oct 7 state probe

Throughout his speech, Netanyahu was interrupted by bereaved families and MKs in the plenum.

A court hearing on the government's drafting of yeshiva students for the IDF, at the High Court

Knesset bill increases government control over judicial ombudsman appointment

How will the government’s proposal politicize the judicial watchdog appointment?

Significant number of voters undecided who to vote in next Israeli election

Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely. 

David Jablinowitz: With great journalism comes great power and responsibility

Behind the Bylines: David Jablinowitz spent years as a major figure in journalism as the voice of Kol Yisrael-English. Now, he works as the op-ed editor of The Jerusalem Post.

22/02/2025

'A moment of joy, relief': Israeli politicians welcome home hostages

Israeli politicians welcomed Tal, Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, and Hisham back to Israel.

Why can't Israel’s opposition challenge the current government?

A weak, divided opposition is fueling concerns over the future of Israel’s democracy.

By SHAHAF ZAMIR
19/02/2025
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