Politics

Gov't ministers clash in attempt to pressure Netanyahu over Gaza hostage deal

Israeli politicians across the aisle have sent the prime minister messages pushing for or against a Gaza hostage deal.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Israeli protestersa
 Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

Elon Musk forms new US political party, calls it 'America Party'

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IAF head: 80% of Israeli diplomatic wins due to faith-based diplomacy

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

What to know about Zohran Mamdani's links to anti-Israel group Democratic Socialists of America


Elon Musk renews criticism of Trump spending bill, calls for new political party

"It is obvious ... that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!! Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people," Musk wrote on X.

Elon Musk receives the key to the White House from U.S. President Donald Trump during a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025

'Silencing Arabs': Arab factions slam Zionist opposition's part in Ayman Odeh impeachment

The two Israeli-Arab parties in the Knesset announced that they would boycott a meeting between the heads of their opposition parties due to some members in support for impeaching MK Ayman Odeh.

 MK Ayman Odeh attends an emergency conference on the murders in the Arab society at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 21, 2025

Aharon Barak attempted to arbitrate in Netanyahu trial four times, law professor claims

“I'm in favor of an agreement with Netanyahu. It doesn't matter whether it's a pardon or a plea deal—what matters is that we reach an agreement."

Former President of the Supreme Court Aharon Barak attends the swearing in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the president residence in Jerusalem, February 13, 2025.

After Zohran Mamdani’s upset, there’s a way forward for pro-Israel progressives - opinion

There is an opening for a renewed Jewish progressivism that defends Jewish interests as it pursues social justice. 

 Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

Schumer, Nadler race to praise Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment worries

Two of the city’s most veteran Jewish pro-Israel Democratic politicians raced to praise Mamdani, a supporter of the boycott Israel movement.  

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

Finding God in the foxhole? Netanyahu reveals spiritual side in midst of Iran war - analysis

Some critics say Netanyahu's religiousness is tactical. However, if Netanyahu wanted to use faith for political gain, he has had many opportunities to do so, but he never did.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement at the Weizmann Institute of Science, which was hit by an Iranian missile barrage, in the central city of Rehovot, Israel, June 20, 2025

Israel's president, opposition heads hail 'historic night' as Trump joins Iran strikes

"This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world. I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East," President Isaac Herzog said in a statment.

 US President Donald Trump delivers an address following strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 21, 2025

Belarus opposition leader freed from jail in US-brokered deal

Former Belarusian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski was freed to Lithuania in a US-brokered deal.

 Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski hugs wife Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya after, she said that, he was released from prison in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on June 21, 2025.

Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI

The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

IDF's failure to understand Hamas is why terror group hasn't surrendered, Likud MK says

Halevi also said that IDF soldiers are too focused on political considerations to be making the correct military decisions.

 Children look out of a building as Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages, including those held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, February 22, 2025.

Yoaz Hendel’s reservist group begins proceedings to form new party

Hendel has started collecting signatures to request the Registrar of Political Parties. A poll from June 5 shows that Hendel would win nine seats if an election were held now.

 Yoaz Hendel testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024.