Defense Chiefs Distrust Israeli Political Leadership

Recent revelations about the relations between former chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi and Defense Minister Ehud Barak imply that the defense establishment questions the capabilities of the Israeli political leadership, writes Alon Ben David.

Israel

Netanyahu Needs A Partner From the Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs not only right-wing parties in his next coalition, but also a center party partner — thus, minimizing pressure from the international community on one hand, and leaving him with some maneuver space from within the coalition on the other, writes Nadav Eyal.  

Israel

Young Palestinian Activists Seize Initiative at Bab Al-Shams

The grassroots Palestinian move to erect an outpost in an area wanted by Israel for illegal settlements could be the start of a new tactic, Daoud Kuttab writes.

Palestine

New Generation of Political Stars Under Spotlight of Israeli Elections

The new generation of young Israeli political stars will be tested in the current campaign and beyond, writes Mazal Mualem.

Israel

Israeli College in West Bank a Setback For Two-State Solution

Dalia Hatuqa analyzes the consequences of Israel accrediting Ariel University in the occupied West Bank with official university status.

Palestine

Iran Not a Priority For Most Israeli Voters

Israeli voters are more concerned about domestic politics than the threat from Iran, Meir Javedanfar explains.

Israel

Netanyahu's Real Headache Will Begin Day After Elections

Once the elections are over, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have to choose whether to create a narrow coalition with the ultra-Orthodox, or try to persuade reluctant center-left parties to join a wider coalition, writes Nadav Perry.

Israel

Peace Missing in Israeli Campaign Ads

Mazal Mualem reports on the first night of campaign election ads and observes slogans, a sharp right turn and the absence of "peace."

Israel

Bank of Israel Governor Calls for Higher Taxes

The governor of the Bank of Israel, Stanley Fischer, concerned over a possible fiscal cliff, urges the next government to do the right decision: raise taxes, despite the heavy political price, writes Idan Gribaum.

Israel

Turkey-Israel Tensions Set Back Turkish Energy Interests

Tulin Daloglu writes that Ankara’s poor relations with Israel are hampering its energy interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Israel

Netanyahu and Israel's Crisis of Democracy

Ben Caspit discusses how a recent incident involving Israel's representative to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, reflects an increasingly oppressive atmosphere in Jerusalem, where critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to remain silent.

Palestine

Hotovely: The New Young Face of the Likud

Mazal Mualem interviews Tzipi Hotovely, who represents the new wave of religious right Likud members who believe strongly in Greater Israel.

Israel