The Honeymoon is Over

The discord in Israel’s unity government is growing louder by the minute, and it seems no one is wary of publicly contemplating the possibility of elections.
No Going Wobbly Now, Bibi

Netanyahu’s vacillations are clearly a product of the immense pressure being exerted on him to turn his back on Trump’s Middle East peace plan. This is a shame. It is also absurd.
Israelis Can’t Mask a Lack of Anxiety

Most Israelis are unlikely to accept another proverbial jail term, regardless of COVID-19 rates.
Israeli Supreme Court Reverses Land Decision in Midst of Sovereignty Debate

The move is seen by some segments of the country as overreach and hypocritical, and proved an issue in the year-long elections in the Jewish state.
Can Pro-Israel Democrats Hold Off an AOC Clone?

The left’s effort to take down New York Rep. Eliot Engel will be a test case for the ability of the party establishment to keep a pro-Israel veteran in a majority minority district.
Yamina’s Great Opportunity to Seize the Reins

Now in the opposition, the national-religious faction is uniquely positioned to significantly advance the cause of legal reform.
Demonstrating Against the Forces of Condescension

Protestations to the contrary, the chattering classes in the press, academia and the courts have been on an endless campaign to delegitimize the right.
When Judges Rule: A Comparison Between the US and Israel

In most parliamentary democracies, the judiciary is subordinate to the legislature (of which the executive is part), though they are generally somewhat independent.
Netanyahu Presumed Innocent in Israel’s Court of Public Opinion

That he remains in power despite the bitter campaign waged by the state prosecution, his political opposition and the media, speaks volumes about the public’s faith in their prime minister and lack of trust in the justice system.
The Abbas Comedy and the Ongoing Palestinian Tragedy

By insincerely again declaring that he is withdrawing from agreements with Israel, the Palestinian Authority leader is helping to perpetuate the conflict.