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Now is the time to replace the 'deep state' with an appreciation of deep service

At the end of the day, the success of the state depends not only on the success of politicians but on the success of the entire system – politicians and professionals, together.

By NETANEL RUBINSTEIN
29/04/2025

We must rebuild trust in Israel, as faith in democracy begins with honesty

We don’t need to agree on everything. But we do need to believe – again – that we’re all in this together.

The Israeli gov't ‘gatekeepers’ have stolen the ‘afikoman’ from its citizens

We citizens have placed our trust in those running a “Seder,” that is, our state. It is a Jewish and democratic state, in that order, according to the law.

IDF 8200 intelligence soldiers call on gov't to stop fighting, bring back hostages

Hundreds of reservists, active-duty soldiers, and retired officers signed the letter.

German parties form gov't that excludes AfD, far-right party that worries many Jews

AfD will not be part of Germany's government, despite coming in second during national elections earlier this year.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/04/2025
 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police commissioner Danny Levi

Ben-Gvir, Israel Police head heatedly discuss court rulings at weapons display

Levi stated that he intends to act in accordance with the rulings of the court, and Ben-Gvir attempted to stop him from speaking.

 A military truck seen on top of a truck in traffic, on their way to the northern border

Invisible infrastructure is the base of social resilience during a crisis

Given the current understanding of the importance of public infrastructure, Israel's government have a rare opportunity to invest smartly in public and invisible infrastructure.

By OMER WEINBERG
03/04/2025

Yossi Karadi takes over as Israel's top cybersecurity chief, gov't confirms

Karadi has spent 31 years in the IDF, with his most recent post being as the typo official for the Communications Command.

HTS members, Druze, and Kurds: A look at Syria's diverse new goverment

The government includes ministers educated in the West, one woman, and members of the Druze, Kurdish, Christian, and Alawite groups.

Bezalel Smotrich is seen pointing down in an illustrative featuring credit agency Moody's.

Israel's economic resilience comes despite gov't policy, expert tells TML

Despite government claims of resilience, economists warn the new budget depends inequality, neglects infrastructure, and bets on short-term political survival over long-term economic stability.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
28/03/2025
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