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Report: U.S. struck Iran's Qeshm Island overnight
The strike was part of a series of limited attacks carried out in recent weeks, as Trump plays down the prospect of renewed war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials
Report: U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm island, officials say
The strike was part of a series of limited attacks carried out in recent weeks, as Trump plays down the prospect of renewed war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials
Israel's opposition wasted a decade. Now it may be too late
If the change bloc wants to live, it must recognize Israel as an Israeli state, not a Jewish state. It must also recognize the immediate implication of this enlightened definition – ending the occupation and apartheid in the West Bank
The IDF is not the lord and savior of Israeli democracy
Never mind the fact that the army is expected to fulfill a role it doesn't have – the problem is that instead of supervising the use of force by the army, politicians evade their responsibility and pass the buck back to the army
Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, says deal with Tehran possible
After weeks of threatening further attacks, Trump says he is not considering strikes after Tuesday's midterms, as the Iranian negotiators, assisted by Qatari mediators, pursue a deal to end the war
I was an Israeli diplomat. How can I defend a government that excludes Arab citizens?
The recent election results and their aftermath have not provided clarity about the country's direction. Israel's opposition leaders now face a choice, and it is not abstract
A new class of Jewish Democrats could reshape Congress' approach to Israel
From Brad Lander to Jeremy Moss, the likely new cohort of Jewish lawmakers reflect the widening spectrum of opinion on Israel within the Democratic Party, and could play a role in efforts to restrict arms transfers and sanction West Bank violence
The chance to oust Netanyahu is slipping away. Lieberman seems to be in no rush
Lieberman has sent mixed messages. His red lines make a government impossible, yet he calls another election the worst option. With 91 days until the deadline for coalition talks ends, he has time to maneuver – and perhaps emerge as the man in charge
Israel's great political paradox should never have happened
All opposition parties needed to make the case for Arab-Jewish partnership from the start. Otherwise they're not leaders
How long will Europe stay silent while Netanyahu seeks to wage another war?
European leaders are quietly hoping for a change of government in Israel. But as Netanyahu reportedly presses for another round of strikes on Iran, their silence comes at a growing cost
After delegitimizing Arab votes, Netanyahu pleads with rivals for unity
Netanyahu and senior members of his coalition say they are seeking to form a 'broad national government' with any party that 'opposes terrorism.' The majority of Israelis, Netanyahu said, do not want a government dependent on the Arab parties
Talarico and Paxton offer competing visions of religious freedom. Texas Jews are caught in the middle
Ken Paxton's push to enforce religious mandates in Texas schools has Jewish voters weighing their concerns over separation of church and state and support for Israel
Arab activist recounts 'political' Election Day arrest: Police asked why I opposed Ben-Gvir
Israeli police arrested Saif Abu Reash at his home at 4:30 A.M. He says interrogators presented no evidence of election bribery, an allegation originating in Netanyahu's office: 'They asked me why I was encouraging people to vote'
Ben-Gvir accuses police chief of ordering violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters
Ben-Gvir accused Israel's police commissioner of ordering officers to use excessive force against ultra-Orthodox protesters, as he petitioned the High Court to lift restrictions on his authority over police conduct at demonstrations
IDF says it arrested 18 settlers during illegal West Bank outpost evacuation
Police said that settlers 'assaulted and obstructed security forces' and were transferred for questioning. The clashes near the West Bank city of Salfit came after settlers living nearby arrived in the area, seeking to disrupt the evacuation
Israel rolls out red carpet for Boy George: 'I'm getting more Jewish'
Ahead of his Tel Aviv concerts, Boy George met President Isaac Herzog and Hamas captivity survivor Elkana Bohbot, speaking about his support for Israel and the personal cost of taking a public stand
'They're going to blame us': Even Jewish critics of El-Sayed have joined the backlash against Stevens
Haley Stevens' about-turn on El-Sayed over his criticism of Israel has been met with fury and concern from Jewish Democrats, some of whom worry she had positioned the Jewish community as a scapegoat if El-Sayed loses
A step-by-step plan for a Jewish-Arab coalition
It feels like a Catch-22: Jews and Arabs won't trust each other until they work together but they can't work together because they don't trust each other. Here's a way out