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Yoaz Hendel’s reservist group begins proceedings to form new party

Hendel has started collecting signatures to request the Registrar of Political Parties. A poll from June 5 shows that Hendel would win nine seats if an election were held now.

 Yoaz Hendel testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024.
 The Jerusalem Dispatch

The Jerusalem Dispatch: ‘Perfect Storm’ Could Topple Netanyahu Government - WATCH

 A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jewish man holds a placard next to a police horse as he takes part in a protest against pressure to conscript into the military in Bnei Brak, Israel, June 5, 2025. The words in Hebrew read "We will not enlist in the enemy army."

Prove Israel's progressiveness by preventing violent acts - editorial

 Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.

'Israel is not a protectorate': Lapid criticizes Huckabee's efforts to avoid gov't collapse


Legal experts decry minister's illegal move in summoning A-G for arraignment

Baharav-Miara has been blamed for intentionally issuing restrictive legal opinions in order to trip up and eventually topple the government.

 Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism seen after a court hearing of the Shin Bet official arrested in suspicion of leaking classified information to a journalist and a Minister at the court in Lod, April 15, 2025.

Dismissal of A-G illegal, unfounded, and sets dangerous precedent, deputy says

Limon submitted an advisory opinion just a few hours before the government decided to proceed with the A-G's dismissal.

 Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon attends a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on April 3, 2025.

Musk’s efficiency model fails, Israel needs excellence - opinion

In a nation known worldwide for innovation, shouldn’t our governmental systems reflect the same ingenuity that powers our most successful sectors?

 ELON MUSK applauds during an event with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, in 2023.

Turning our back on Europe and on our own values - opinion

It is clear that Israel is losing both moral and political capital throughout the war. By turning away from Europe, Israel also risks losing itself.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa’ar speaks as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas looks on at a news conference in Brussels earlier this year. Europe’s solidarity with Israel is beginning to crack because Israel has changed, the writer asserts.

Beware misinformation on Ethiopia's Fano militias and situation in Amhara - opinion

Let’s be clear: there is no existential threat posed by the Federal Government of Ethiopia against the Amhara people, writes the author.

 Amhara is one of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Ethiopia, containing the homeland of the Amhara people. Previously known as Region 3, its capital is Bahir Dar.

Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government

In a victory for European conservatives inspired by US President Donald Trump, Nawrocki secured 50.89% of the vote, election commission data showed.

 Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, backed by the main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, reacts to the exit polls of the second round of the presidential election, in Warsaw, Poland, June 1, 2025.

Ethiopia needs honest dialogue, not inflammatory rhetoric - opinion

The increase of genocide accusations in Ethiopian politics serves extremist agendas while real solutions lie in the country's ongoing national dialogue process.

 An Afari militia member walks next to a house destroyed in the fight between the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces in Kasagita town, Afar region, Ethiopia, February 25, 2022. Picture taken February 25, 2022

Internal obstacles in Israel’s war effort - opinion

Why hasn't Israel won the war yet? A look at some of the policies implemented may provide an explanation.

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, February 18, 2025.

Israel not prioritizing Iran, beating Hamas won’t end Gaza extremism, former security advisor says

"The absolute damage Israel has caused and exacted from Hamas is unprecedented compared to any other enemy Israel has fought," said Dr. Eyal Hulata.

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist displays guns on the day of the handover of hostages,  in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Israel’s friends have had enough with its irresponsible government - opinion

The shameful decisions of the Israeli government are crippling the country and turning its allies against it.

 THE WRITER announces the laying of the cornerstone for the School of Management at Western Galilee College in 2012.

A-G: Gov't mistaken if it thinks it can push illegal policies

“The job of the attorney-general is to follow the law - not to advance a certain political agenda which doesn't align with the law,” Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara warned.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in Jerusalem, on November 18, 2024