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Israel government’s boycott of left-wing Haaretz newspaper is understandable for an administration in wartime

At a recent conference held in London by Israel’s longest-running newspaper, Haaretz, the publisher Amos Schocken – who is known for his critical stance towards Israel’s treatment of Palestinians – argued that the Palestinians who are defined by Israel as terrorists are, in fact, freedom fighters. Schocken also claimed that…

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

‘I’m not sure Israel is a democratic state any more’: Yair Golan’s mission to save his country

Former IDF deputy chief of staff is a hero for his bravery during Hamas attack and chair of the Democrats, progressives who want security and a plan for the future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

What would Israel look like under a new leader – and who would benefit?

Israelis are politically divided, but there’s widespread agreement that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government needs to go

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

Analysis: The fall and rise of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu was able to return to power by utilising the far right, a side of Israeli politics that had been shunned.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022

Israeli elections: Benjamin Netanhayu set to return – with some extreme new partners

It looks very much as if Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, will soon be back in office. The results of the 2022 elections (the fifth in four years) give his bloc a clear lead in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022

Israel Govt. Loses Key Vote in Setback for Coalition

Israel's government suffered a defeat at the hands of the opposition Monday which voted down a push to uphold Israeli law in settlements on the occupied West Bank, posing a challenge to the ruling coalition. In force since Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank the law, giving settlers in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

Israeli coalition could crumble over settler laws vote

Israel’s ruling coalition is gearing up for a major test with an expected vote on the legal status of Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Arab Lawmaker Returns to Israeli Coalition

A lawmaker from Israel's Arab minority said on Sunday she was returning to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition, restoring its tenuous hold over half of the seats in parliament after she briefly bolted in solidarity with the Palestinians. Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi of the liberal Meretz party said in a statement…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022

Arab lawmaker returns to Israeli coalition after protest walkout

A lawmaker from Israel's Arab minority said on Sunday she was returning to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition, restoring its tenuous hold over half of the seats in parliament after she briefly bolted in solidarity with the Palestinians.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

Israeli coalition becomes minority gov’t after legislator quits

Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi reportedly cited treatment of mourners at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral in resignation letter.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022