Politics

MK Ayman Odeh seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 21, 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.

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."

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

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

By BENJAMIN ROSS/JTA
28/06/2025

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.  

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
27/06/2025

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

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.

23/06/2025

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.

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.

By REUTERS
21/06/2025

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."

By REUTERS
21/06/2025

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.

By SHERRY MAKOVER-BALIKOV
12/06/2025

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.

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