At one end the ultimate punishment is applied selectively, while at the other, efforts are made to let the prime minister skirt his corruption trial. In both cases, the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status
'If another 4,000 leave we'll reach the point of no return,' says one resident of a community near the towns of Metula and Kiryat Shmona. Reservists on duty are doing all they can to keep it that way
Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.
Hezbollah has entrenched its hold on central Lebanon in recent months, from where it has fired extensive rocket barrages at Israel. Negotiators hope to cripple the militia's governing power and financial assets
Israelis, quick to call Americans 'selfish' while crying about their own victimhood, are not willing to admit that most Jews feel ashamed of Israel. They are however willing to throw out antisemitic dogwhistles of 'diaspora mentality' to discredit those who threaten Israelis' 'right to complain'
Netanyahu has once again asked the court to postpone his testimony for "classified security and political reasons." The court must make it clear that if he is struggling to manage his trial while serving as prime minister, then he should resign from office
Amidst Iranian missile barrages, eye-watering threats and cease-fire negotiations, Netanyahu's appointment last week of a new chief of staff barely registered. It should have
As soon as Hezbollah joined the war, it was clear the whole military operation was a flop. How could the opposition fail to see what senior American officials and many ordinary Israelis understood after only a few days?
Sunday's election could finally put an end to Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power. The challenger? Péter Magyar, a former Orbán-ally, seeks to bring Hungary closer to Europe. The youth say 'it's a revolution,' but the danger of election meddling lurks
Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid said on X that Engel was 'a true leader, a model public servant and devoted champion of the US-Israel relationship. I was privileged to work with him and call him a friend'
The police permit granted to protest organizers capped participation at 1,000 people as several thousands gathered, chanting, 'Occupying southern Lebanon is a recipe for disaster,' and, 'We won't have security here until we make peace'
A story from the Book of Exodus describes a less familiar side of God, and reminds us that not only Israel's enemies have to protect themselves from him – Jews must as well
According to the Wall Street Journal, intelligence sources are also worried that Iran may use the cease-fire to rebuild its missile stockpile. A report by CNN revealed that China is preparing to send air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks
Sources say Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei suffered disfiguring wounds during the war's opening airstrike, which killed his father. However, he's still the decision maker in the country, including on the war and in talks with the United States, sources add
Thousands are expected to attend a mass protest in support of the group, which was proscribed a terrorist organization by the UK government in July, aiming to overwhelm the criminal justice system with cases. More than 3,000 people have been arrested for alleged support of the group since July