israeli politics

Likud emerges as largest party in new Channel 13 poll, public split on Gaza war

Additionally, the majority of the public supports a hostage deal instead of a continuation of the war in Gaza.

Israel must have a state investigation after October 7

An overwhelming majority of the Israeli public wants a state inquiry into the October 7 massacre, so why hasn't it been done?

By DANA BLANDER
18/10/2024
MKs Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ahmad Tibi shout at each other in the Knesset plenum on February 21, 2024

Knesset enters heated debate on controversial bill to deport terrorists' families

A heated discussion in the Knesset on Tuesday saw lawmakers clash over a proposed bill to revoke citizenship and deport families of terrorists.

16/10/2024

A year after Oct. 7 attack, ‘victory in unity’ is strained

The country will need to find politicians who feel they can visit the site of the Nova festival and visit the kibbutzim, and face the public.

Israeli, US gov'ts ignore that they have lost the trust of the public

Trust is a foundation of our society and economy. People are trusting. But lie to them, cheat them, deceive them, manipulate them – and their trust is gone.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
07/10/2024

October 7 saw political shifts among repatriates from former USSR

When it comes to pressing concerns, security topped the list for 63.5% of respondents, followed by economic issues (38.9%).

By ELINA BARDACH-YALOV
06/10/2024
 Yoav Gallant.

No. 10: Yoav Gallant: Israel's wartime defense chief

Yoav Gallant has continued to battle against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's benefit - though how he will go down in history remains to be seen.

  Itamar Ben-Gvir.

No. 8: Itamar Ben-Gvir: Shaping Israel's national security for better and worse

Itamar Ben-Gvir is certainly one of the most influential figures in Israel. But, the question of whether national security improved under his tenure as national security minister is another matter.

Netanyahu planning to avoid October 7 state probe with law amendment

The civilian probe was formed in July by families of those killed on October 7, representatives from the attacked kibbutzim, and civil society groups.

MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre

Knesset approves Gideon Sa'ar's entry into government

Sa'ar will serve as a minister-without-portfolio and a member of the National Security Cabinet.

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