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Arab states await Israel's election with hope, but few illusions
The expulsion of more than 250 Palestinian families from Hebron fuels fears of wider displacement. Eisenkot could offer room for diplomacy, but his positions on security give Israel's neighbors little reason to expect a break with the use of force
Israel's Arab citizens must vote before it's too late
Arab citizens of Israel should seize the opportunity that has come their way now, before laws are passed that may prevent them from voting at all
Four more years of Netanyahu will bring Israel to its knees
The list of looming catastrophes is far longer and far more frightening than just another pointless round of fighting with Iran
Israel's Education Minister Is Trying to Bury the Truth About Exam Results
Israel's Education Minister Yoav Kisch has a system: If the results of an exam do not suffice, they should be kept secret; if the person in charge of the exams refuses, they should be fired
Economic collapse and global isolation. That's Netanyahu's vision for Israel
In every public appearance, Netanyahu doesn't even try to present the public with a glimmer of hope. Only doomsday prophecies
IDF announces general closure for West Bank Palestinians on Israel's Election Day
The Israeli military said it will ban 'the entry and exit of Palestinian workers' throughout the West Bank and close all land crossings on Tuesday, Israel's Election Day
Shin Bet summons Israeli anti-government activist on his wedding day
A Shin Bet agent called the activist and asked to meet with him immediately, despite the wedding taking place that evening. 'It dawned on me that it wasn't actually anything urgent ... rather, it was merely an intimidation attempt by the Shin Bet'
Netanyahu fans the flames of war two days before Israel's election
Even a clear opposition victory over Netanyahu is far from certain to bring Israel out of the woods. With major hurdles still ahead, the prime minister shows no sign of leaving the ring without a fight
Bank of Israel against Netanyahu: Cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent sanctions
'The right thing for the Israeli economy is to maintain its economic relationship with our main trade partners and to focus on avoiding sanctions,' said the governor of the Bank of Israel
Iranian hackers expose senior IDF commander, leak data endangering top officers
Iran-linked hackers Handala leaked photos of a senior IDF officer and his family, along with his schedule and military files. The IDF said the breach is under investigation
Thousands across Israel protest Netanyahu government three days before elections
Former hostages and opposition leaders are expected at the event in Tel Aviv. The October Council, which organized the event, asked Israel Police to increase their presence over fears of disruption by right-wing activists
Report: Netanyahu told diplomats to back Argentina's call for Falklands talks
The alleged change in policy comes after Britain introduced sanctions against Israeli products manufactured in the West Bank, as Netanyahu's coalition seeks closer ties with right-leaning governments in South and Central America
Hebron municipality: 250 families evacuated from homes during IDF raid
The IDF says the operation will last several days, following the killing of two soldiers in a shooting attack. Netanyahu said the army had prepared an operation in the West Bank on a scale 'not seen since the Six-Day War'
U.S. has repeatedly asked Musk to switch Starlink on or off in Iran
A satellite industry consultant says Musk is 'essentially making huge foreign policy decisions.' Washington has sought to block Iran-backed groups from using the service while expanding internet access in Iran
Winter Time 2026: It's time for a change. For Israel's government and for our clocks
At 2 A.M. tonight, clocks will move back one hour to 1 A.M. Standard time will remain in effect until March 26, 2027. Here's how to adjust your phone manually
Netanyahu's Serbian ally also faces a tough election this week. What's at stake for Israel?
Serbs head to the polls Sunday, just two days before Israelis, in an election that could unseat the party of Netanyahu's authoritarian ally Aleksandar Vucic. Its main challenger, a student-led movement, could upend the countries' close relationship
U.S. embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack
Seven people were killed and 40 wounded when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak. Authorities are searching for the attackers and have yet to determine whether they were linked to known militant groups
Report: Iran steps up efforts to assassinate U.S. officials in Middle East, officials say
U.S. sources told The New York Times that some assassination plots are in advanced stages. The U.S. is reducing embassy staff in the region amid threats, with Iran potentially having operatives in the U.S. and targets in Europe