coalition

'We have to appeal to Jews': Israeli cabinet clashes over Arab funds

Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distal Atbaryan insisted that the government "needs to address the Jewish base [of supporters]."

Netanyahu is still in control of the government, judicial reform - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's critics argue that he is being led along by the whims of his coalition. His history and his performance argue otherwise.

Yair Lapid spoils Thomas Friedman’s Saudi deal - opinion

I wonder if Friedman is still hoping for that “comeback,” now that Lapid is campaigning against Friedman’s Saudi plan.

By STEPHEN M. FLATOW
20/08/2023

Israel is headed towards self-inflicted ruin - opinion

Israel should take note of a cautionary tale from Africa.

By TOVA HERZL
20/08/2023
Reuven Rivlin, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu meet on September 23, 2019.

Israel's leaders must pursue a unity government - editorial

As the country heads for a showdown, now is the time for creative, responsible thinking on the part of our elected leaders.

East Jerusalem funding: Cabinet set to vote on Sunday

The finance minister drew criticism from members both of the opposition and the coalition when he announced two weeks ago he would withhold NIS 2.5 billion.

Gov't vs people's army: Danger faces a cherished Israeli ideal

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Just as powerful rivers can reshape the landscape over time, these converging forces may very well endanger the idea of the IDF as a people’s army.

18/08/2023

Gantz rises in Israeli election poll amid talks of unity gov't with Netanyahu

The new poll leaves the current coalition with 55 seats and the former coalition with 60 seats.

Who will be the political hero to save Israel from chaos? - opinion

Are there not 10 righteous people, in this present government, who, together, can see the impending destruction, ban as one cohesive group, and save our country from the abyss to where it is headed? 

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
13/08/2023

Israel's shame: Why are Jews in power prone to corruption? - opinion

We Jews seem to be prone to corruption whenever we get a taste of power. Every politician in the coalition who voted for the Reasonableness Bill is guilty of a shocking abuse of power.

11/08/2023
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