Opinion A 'Red' Knesset
In every Knesset faction except for the ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties there are representatives who have borne arms in the past and were involved in the killing of civilians: Palestinians, Lebanese, Egyptians
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Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi Will Not Run in Gantz's Party
Ashkenazi is the latest figure to depart from Kahol Lavan after Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn
Israel Establishes Diplomatic Relations With Bhutan
Decision to officially open ties between Israel and Buddhist-majority Himalayan kingdom also 'the fruit of peace agreements,' Netanyahu says
Malawi Announces Plans to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Malawi and Israel currently do not have diplomatic offices in the other country ■ A handful of other countries, chiefly the U.S., have announced embassies in Jerusalem
'It's Not Working': Gantz's Party Escalates Rhetoric on Partnership With Netanyahu
FM Gabi Ashkenazi sets November ultimatum amid clashes over 2021 budget ■ Gantz threatens to seek 'another path' if government fails to pass budget
Opinion Why Netanyahu Keeps His Cabinet in the Dark About Israel’s Most Delicate Decisions
The prime minister is not including his ministers and the security cabinet in important discussions, at best deigning to inform them after decisions are made. He has done it again with the UAE deal
As Thousands Are Allowed Into Israel for Yeshiva Studies, These Couples Are Still Torn Apart
Legally married spouses can return to Israel if they obey the quarantine, but people in long-distance relationships have no solutions
Israel Confirms Settlement Affairs Minister as Ambassador to London
Meeting in weekly session, ministers approve six appointments chosen by the Foreign Ministry for envoys to London, Moscow, Beijing, Shanghai, Minsk and Bangalore
Hungary Backs Talks Based on Trump's Mideast Plan, Foreign Minister Says in Israel
Visiting Jerusalem, Peter Szijjarto also says Israel and Hungary are among the three countries 'most attacked by international organizations or by global mainstream media'
Israel's Justice Minister Enlists pro-Netanyahu Comptroller to Lay Into Attorney General
But sources say State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is not inclined to address most of the topics Amir Ohana has raised
'Netanyahu Is Morally Rotten, Gantz Is Weak,' Coronavirus Committee Head Says
Legislator Ofer Shelah says the prime minister has mismanaged the crisis, intentionally atrophied government agencies and risked the lives of Israelis across the battered economy. 'The management of the crisis has been improper'
Police Fine Protesters Against Gantz-Netanyahu Government
Demonstrators outside the home of Gabi Ashkenazi fined up to 5,000 shekels despite protests being exempted from coronavirus ban on gatherings; City of Kfar Saba later nullified fines
Opinion Israeli Election Mismatch Pits Fire-breathing Netanyahu Against Sluggish Gantz
The center-left candidate is storming the Prime Minister’s Office with all the enthusiasm of a prisoner consigned to hard labor
Opinion Israel’s Former Army Chiefs Not Hitting the Target in Politics
The question that Israelis now have to ask themselves is whether they would want Gantz, Barak or Ya’alon as chief of staff after seeing their abilities in civilian life
Israel's Freshman Lawmakers Attend Orientation Ahead of Swearing-in
Big names, including soon-to-be opposition leader Benny Gantz, Gabi Ashkenazi and Avi Gabbay, were no-shows
Opinion What an Israeli Government of Generals Will Bring
Dwight Eisenhower warned us about the military-industrial complex. But what about the military-political complex?
Analysis Gantz and Ashkenazi: Failed Businessmen?
Both chaired firms that collapsed, but that has no bearing on their ability to lead Israel
Explained How Merger Between Netanyahu's Biggest Rivals Will Affect Israel's Election
Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz have just joined forces, forming a new center-left bloc. What does this mean for voters, and how can the new alliance tip the power balance?
Major Campaign Calls on Israeli Center-left Leaders to Unite Ahead of Election
'The centrist camp is depressed now. It doesn’t have the team spirit that Likud people have. It’s perplexed and confused,' PR manager says
Former Israeli Army Chief Gantz Near Cementing His Ticket for the April 9 Vote
If Benny Gantz’s predecessor as chief of staff, Gabi Ashkenazi, joins the slate, he is expected to receive the No. 2 slot, or at least join the cabinet if the party enters the government
Analysis General's Stolen Computer Is a Personal Test for Israeli Army Chief
Hagai Topolansky, head of the IDF's manpower directorate, is not only a very high-ranking officer, but also extremely close to Gadi Eisenkot. The affair will probably result in Topolansky being fired, or resigning | Analysis
IDF Officer Indicted for Forging Letter to Prevent Leading Candidate's Appointment as Chief of Staff
Six years after event, Lt. Col. Boaz Harpaz charged while suspicions dropped against others involved in affair.
Ya'alon and Barak's Speeches Bashing Netanyahu Excel in Absurdity and Hypocrisy
Do any of Netanyahu's opponents on the 'left' have a comment on the future of the occupation? Everyone is busy making diagnoses, but only a very few are suggesting a treatment.
Two ex-Israeli Army Chiefs Join Group That Vows Fight Against Politics of Fear
Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi are linking up with former Education Minister Shay Piron’s 'nonpolitical' movement.
Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon Can Ignite Israeli Politics’ Next Big Bang
Ya'alon can exorcise the nationalist, populist obsession that has taken over the right. He can return Israel to sanity.
Haaretz Poll: Unified Center-right Party Would Beat Netanyahu's Likud
Survey shows party led by former Likud minister Sa’ar, ex-IDF chief Ashkenazi and centrist leader Kahlon would topple Netanyahu if elections were held today.