Election Shifts: Likud Primaries, Arab Unity, and the New Unity Party
Likud's strategic primaries, Arab party realignment, and a new Unity Party are reshaping Israel's October 27 elections. Here's what it means for the nation's future.
Likud's strategic primaries, Arab party realignment, and a new Unity Party are reshaping Israel's October 27 elections. Here's what it means for the nation's future.
From Australia to the UAE, nations are banning social media for minors. Here's how the global movement to protect children is reshaping the digital landscape and what Israel can learn from it.
Iran's regime is paralyzed, fearing a nationwide uprising. As poverty and discontent grip the nation, the world begins to recognize Reza Pahlavi as the only credible alternative to the crumbling Shi'ite mullahs.
Shas launches a new campaign video celebrating IDF service, a sharp pivot from its hardline draft exemption stance, as polls show voters defecting.
Iran fumes as the US prepares its toughest sanctions yet. With the Strait of Hormuz at a standstill and Trump claiming total control, the Islamic Republic faces mounting pressure. Nearly six months into the war, no peace talks are in sight.
Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighborhood embodies Jewish resilience as Sabbath protests spark debate, while the city prepares to mark 60 years of reunification. Discover the legacy of Rabbi Aryeh Levin and the spirit of religious Zionism.
Syria's foreign minister reviews a new regional defense pact while rejecting closer ties with Iran, and levels familiar accusations against Israel.
Retired Brig.-Gen. Tzuri Sagi, one of the most celebrated paratroopers in the history of the Israel Defense Forces, was laid to rest on Thursday in Tel Mond at the age of 92. He leaves behind his wife Tzipa, his son Yair, and a legacy that spans battlefields, alliances, and the very soul of the Jewish homeland.
Israel strikes a Syrian airbase to stop Turkish deployment, exposing Ankara's hypocrisy on sovereignty and its long record of violating Syrian territory.
Beijing approves limited Nvidia H200 shipments to ByteDance and Tencent, revealing China's AI dependency. Israel's high-tech edge shines brighter than ever.
Bennett and Lapid propose a new doctrine: strike Iran directly if Hezbollah attacks. They also pledge to disarm Hamas, fight illegal weapons, and rebuild ties with the US and world Jewry.
As the American economy shows signs of deep internal strain and public fury, Israel faces a quiet but significant economic blow. The frustration of ordinary Americans is translating into hostility toward Israel, threatening the strategic alliance that has long served as the Jewish state's international bulletproof vest.
Netanyahu's Likud poster puts an American mayor beside Hezbollah and Iran's ayatollah. This is a strategic disaster for Israel and a betrayal of the Jewish diaspora.
Afghan journalist Tahmina Usmani refused to be silenced by the Taliban. Her harrowing escape and fight for women's voices echo the Jewish story of resilience and hope.
A newly established Chabad House in Sri Lanka faces violent protests from antisemitic locals and monks. Despite the attacks, Jewish resilience shines through as Israel's Foreign Ministry steps in to protect the community.
Twelve US senators demand answers from Defense Secretary Hegseth over the USS Lincoln's 250-day deployment, citing deteriorating conditions, mental health crises, and poor planning.
The White House secretly contacted Iran's IRGC through Kurdish intermediaries, learning the Guards back Tehran's negotiators. Israel watches as talks collapse and Iran offers bounties on US soldiers.
Washington is drawing a red line in the AI race: countries must choose between the US-led Pax Silica coalition or China's rival framework. The message is clear, commitment cannot be split.
Historian Max Bergholz won the 2026 Dan David Prize for showing how violence creates new identities and enemies. His research on the Balkans offers urgent lessons for Israel.
From Moses on Sinai to the heroes of Hebron, this week in Jewish history reveals a saga of divine mercy, national resilience, and the bitter lessons of uprooting Jewish communities.
Israel has turned Turkey's double bind into a strategic trap, dismantling Ankara's leverage through the Sèvres Deterrent, the Constantinople Protocol, and a powerful Greece-Cyprus alliance. A masterclass in strategic resilience.
As Likud's primaries approach, Netanyahu is systematically dismantling Nir Barkat's political career. A tale of ambition, revenge, and the unforgiving nature of Israeli politics.
Hamas wants to run in Palestinian elections again. The 2006 disaster proved what happens when terror is allowed at the ballot box. Israel must say never again.
A gag order has been imposed on the investigation into the disappearance of Mali and Liel Yahalomi in Vienna. The mother-daughter duo vanished last Friday, and authorities are exploring all possibilities, including abduction or voluntary disappearance.
Board of Peace denies financial deal with Hamas, clarifying $400 million fund is for legitimate debts and severance, not terror payments.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the Board of Peace's Gaza disarmament plan, insisting the IDF will not withdraw. A standoff over the Yellow Line and Hamas's weapons puts Israel's security first.
DSA co-chair Megan Romer refuses to condemn Hamas, calls October 7 massacre 'inevitable,' and endorses a one-state solution that erases Jewish self-determination.
AIG employees in Israel declare a labor dispute over stalled wage negotiations and an AI pilot program that threatens job security. The Histadrut warns of labor action if management fails to deliver a fair collective agreement.
Iran downplays the new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact as an anti-US shift, while Israel watches as regional alliances harden against Tehran’s aggression.
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