The Politics of Protesting Unelected Politicians

For the past nine months, every Saturday night protesters have gathered outside Mandelblit’s apartment building in Petah Tikva to demand that he indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
PM Netanyahu Slams “Fake News Industry”

Netanyahu said the “fake news industry” was behind efforts to oust him from office with false accusations of corruption.
Obama Chose Dishonor, and Israel Will Have War

The nuclear agreement—misleadingly presented to the world as the lesser of evils—allowed Iran to grow rich and expand its influence in the region. Now, Tehran is taking over Syria, and the distant enemy is coming closer to Israel.
Who’s Up and Who’s Down in the Middle East

Adopting such a perspective on outsiders, and in view of the deep crisis in the Arab world, it stands to reason that the relations between Iran and Turkey will be a key factor in designing the future trends in the region.
On Temple Mount “Pilot” Day, MKs Ascend to Holy Site

MKs Yehudah and Shuli Moalem-Refaeli became the first Jewish parliamentarians in nearly two years to visit the Temple Mount Tuesday
Netanyahu’s Empathy for Trump

The only way to govern successfully when you are under relentless assault is to empower your supporters and keep faith with them.
Teheran Triumphant in Syria?

A flurry of diplomatic activity is currently taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres Arrives for 3-Day Visit

Guterres has expressed support for Israel’s embattled position at the UN, but he has also been critical of Israel’s “occupation” of Judea and Samaria.
Trump Officials, Netanyahu Renew Talks on Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem

The move “was brought up by both sides as part of a productive broad conversation about a number of issues.”
MK Glick Slams One-Day “Trial” of Knesset Members Visiting Temple Mount

For the first time in nearly two years, Knesset members will be allowed to ascend to the Temple Mount – but only for one day, Israeli media reported last week.