Analysis The Week Netanyahu Admitted Helplessness in the Face of Hamas' Flaming Kites
What it means when the Israeli prime minister describes the Gaza flare-up as an 'exchange of blows' with Hamas
Yossi Verter
Analysis Netanyahu's Slap in the LGBT Community's Face Could Cost Him Dearly
A surrogacy bill that excludes same-sex couples may push Israelis' revulsion with power-hungry ultra-Orthodox politicians to a boiling point
Analysis This Racist Bill Is a Juicy Gift for Israel-haters
Israel's democracy took a beating this week as Netanyahu continued to bulldoze through the contentious nation-state bill, and Minister Akunis once again acted in the spirit of McCarthy
Analysis Netanyahu Throws a Racist Bone to the Masses as Election Whispers Grow Louder
Rivlin crosses the limits of his mandate, but his criticism of the racist clause permitting the establishment of Jewish-only communities is based on his heart's blood
Analysis Netanyahu Is Already Dreaming Up His Next Government
Netanyahu would like to see Trump's peace plan submitted after the election in Israel to avoid mixing diplomatic issues into a campaign that will focus on three themes: security, security and security
Analysis Clash on ultra-Orthodox Draft Brings Israeli Elections Closer
The ultra-Orthodox threaten to quit the coalition if the bill passes as is; the military won't agree to exempt every yeshiva student. Elections seem to be right around the corner
Analysis Israel's Busiest Person Still Finds Time for This Surprising Task
A text message misfired by a Netanyahu aide offers an unsettling revelation about the Israeli prime minister's priorities
Analysis What Sara Netanyahu's Embarrassing Indictment Means for Her Husband
The Israeli prime minister's wife rejected the lifeline handed to her by the attorney general. The indictment offers insight into what we might expect in the heavier cases pending against the Netanyahus
Analysis U.S. Jews Finally Get Back at Netanyahu
Netanyahu has seriously undermined relations between Israel and the Jewish world, so it was only natural that the panel picking the next Jewish Agency chairman rejected his nominee for the job - tapping opposition leader Isaac Herzog instead
Analysis How Far Will Netanyahu Go to Torpedo His Biggest Political Rival?
While Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman kept the cabinet guessing about his position on Gaza, the army draft legislation once again pushed the government to the brink of an abyss
The Odd Instruction Given to the Crew on Netanyahu's El Al Flight
The crew on Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu's El Al flight to Europe this week were given a list of dos and don'ts. One guideline stood out in particular
Analysis Netanyahu's String of Successes Begins to Unravel
The successful targeted killing of the friendly Israel-Argentina match by the Palestinians marks a milestone in their diplomatic struggle against Israel
Analysis Argentina Soccer Fiasco: Israeli Minister Gets Jealous of Netanyahu's 'Iran Lied' Show - With Pathetic Result
In the public diplomacy battle with Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub, Miri Regev lost – and that's what ticks off Israelis the most
Analysis The Hair-raising Scenarios Behind Netanyahu's War Power Saga
When the opportunity arose to get around the security cabinet when declaring war, it beckoned to Netanyahu. But then he took it too far
Analysis The Week Israelis Felt Invincible
In fact, the entire month has been merry for Netanyahu, thanks in no small part to his mega-powerful friend in the White House. But dark clouds continue to gather
Analysis Dozens of Palestinian Deaths in Gaza Didn't Disturb Netanyahu's 'Great Day for Peace' in Jerusalem
While Trump's praises were sung and scripture was quoted in Jerusalem, a bloodbath raged on in Gaza. But as long as he has Washington's support, nothing can rain on Netanyahu's parade
Analysis Netanyahu's Longtime Obsession With Iran's Nukes Is Finally Paying Off
With Trump's exit from the Iran nuclear deal, the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem and Israel's campaign deep in Syria – these are Netanyahu's glory days
Analysis In Bennett's Battle to Destroy the Supreme Court, Kahlon Won't Play His Assigned Role
When Kahlon announced that he would force his party members to vote against the bill attacking the Supreme Court, he found himself - once again -the gatekeeper for democracy
Analysis What's Behind Netanyahu's Move to Grant Himself Power to Declare War?
Netanyahu finally scored an intelligence 'win' with the Iranian nuclear archive – and he used every trick in the book to make sure foreign news networks tuned in
Analysis Netanyahu Turns Intelligence Theater Into Unprecedented Force
In the premier's practiced hands, the intelligence he presented to prove Tehran has lied about its nuclear program became theater – and the theater turned into unprecedentedly powerful intelligence