What Israel’s election means for its China ties Israeli-Chinese ties face constraints that a change of government in Israel alone would not resolve. China
Analysis How Netanyahu is trying to discredit Arab parties in bid to block Eisenkot Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to discredit the Arab parties' unprecedented electoral breakthrough by casting their victory as illegitimate. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Explainer How Israel’s Arab parties could help oust Netanyahu after election gains Arab citizens came out in record numbers for the Oct. 27 elections, with turnout reaching 80% — even higher than the national rate of 77%. Israel
After Israel vote, Trump says will 'look' at helping Netanyahu form unity government President Donald Trump could get involved in Israel's government formation after taking the unusual step of endorsing the sitting prime minister. Israel
Analysis Israel’s deadlock: Could Trump broker Netanyahu-Eisenkot deal? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis What Israel's election could mean for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Budget approval makes Yair Lapid Israel’s new dominant politician With the state budget approved, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is now preparing for the moment when he takes over premiership from his coalition partner Naftali Bennett. Israel
Bennett in bind over prayer space by Western Wall Prime Minister Naftali Bennett knows that in the current political constellation, he has little choice but to advance the outline for a Jewish prayer space by the Western Wall. Israel
Arab-Israeli hospital project raises controversy Arab-Israeli parties from the opposition and the coalition disagree over a bill designed to establish a new hospital in the city of Sakhnin. Israel
Mansour Abbas’s star turn rattles Israeli politics Also: Syrian Kurdish leader not worried — yet — about Turkish invasion (exclusive). Israel
Israeli justice minister advances anti-Netanyahu legislation Targeting former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Justice Minister Gideon Saar will bring to the ministerial committee next week a law proposal for limiting premiership term to eight years only. Israel
Ultra-Orthodox parties stick with Netanyahu in opposition The Bennett-Lapid government's commitment to advancing progressive Judaism projects is pushing the ultra-Orthodox into an even tighter alliance with the former prime minister. Israel
Arab-Israeli party celebrates budget passage For Ra’am Chair Mansour Abbas, the approval of the 2021-2022 state budget is a political and personal achievement. Israel
Despite failure to block new budget, Netanyahu not ready to retire After the failure to block the new budget, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu embarks on a campaign to preserve his political alliance and his status as head of the Likud. Israel
Budget approval marks great achievement for Israeli leadership Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid succeeded in approving the state budget and must now turn to a series of other challenges inside Israel and abroad. Israel
Israeli coalition celebrates approval of state budget Most of the elements Israel’s state budget were approved this morning after an all-night Knesset session. Israel
Israeli, Jordanian economy ministers sign West Bank export deal In their meeting Nov. 3, Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Alshamali agreed to expand the list of materials and products Jordan could export to the West Bank. Israel
Israeli coalition's fragile unity holds ahead of budget vote Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going all out to undermine this week’s decisive vote on the 2021-2022 state budget. Israel
