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Hamas fighters surround hostage Arbel Yehud during her release in January
May 12, 2026, 2:45 pm
Israel passes law paving way for death penalty trials for 7 October attackers
New military tribunal system will publicly try Hamas terrorists accused of murder, rape and hostage-taking
By Annabel Sinclair
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich arrive to a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.
April 7, 2026, 11:34 am
The Israeli government is raiding state coffers to stay in power
Those carrying the weight of the war are now expected to bear the additional financial burden, imposed upon them by a government that treats them with nothing but contempt
By Gary Cohen
A member of the Women of the Wall holds a Torah scroll, as security forces hold back strictly-Orthodox Jews protesting their prayer
February 27, 2026, 12:12 pm
The “Wall War” is more than a battle for shared space
Criminalising how and who prays at the Western Wall is a matter for us all, regardless of our religiosity or affiliation.
By Noeleen Cohen
Reim, site of Nova music festival massacre on 7 October 2023.
February 17, 2026, 2:19 pm
The Netanyahu government’s avoidance, reframing and betrayal of 7 October
By changing the official description of what took place on 7 October 2023 from a 'massacre' to an 'event', Netanyahu and his government are insulting those murdered
By Gary Cohen
January 2, 2026, 7:53 pm
Israel unveils multi-million pound boost to widen its high-tech ecosystem
The government's NIS 25m national programme will include innovation centres for the Druze, Circassian and Bedouin communities
By Candice Krieger
Damage inside Soroka Medical Center after missile strike on Be’er Sheva hospital. Photo Credit: Isaac Herzog/Twitter
November 3, 2025, 12:18 pm
Philanthropist gives £82m to rebuild Soroka hospital hit by Iranian missile
Billion-shekel plan will transform devastated Negev hospital into a fortified, world-class medical centre
By Annabel Sinclair
Dame Louise Ellman argues that countries should be working to strengthen Israel's Progressive voices like Yair Golan (pictured)
September 19, 2025, 10:43 am
Yair Golan: On this Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s reckless government needs to hear the voices of Diaspora Jews
An Israeli opposition leader says, “Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need”
By Yair Golan
The Sea was widely acclaimed at Israel's national film awards
September 17, 2025, 4:22 pm
Israeli government to pull funding for film awards after Palestinian story triumphs
The Israeli Film Academy's Ophir awards saw The Sea, an Arabic-language film about a Palestinian boy from the West Bank trying to see the ocean, widely honoured
By Jewish News Reporter
June 24, 2025, 8:58 pm
Board suspends five Deputies over Israel letter, warns another 31
The decision comes two months after 36 Deputies signed a letter published in the Financial Times vocally criticising the Israeli government
By Daniel Sugarman
Captain (res.) Ron Feiner. Photo Credit: X
May 23, 2025, 3:49 pm
IDF reservist jailed for refusing service over Gaza war and hostage policy
Captain Ron Feiner, who served 270 days since 7 October, says Israel’s war – not dissent – is harming its security
By Annabel Sinclair
April 30, 2025, 9:50 pm
OPINION: Israel’s founders would be dismissed as naive and worse by some today
Unity cannot mean an extreme minority dictating to the majority what constitutes an acceptable opinion to express, write Sir Mick Davis and Mike Prashker
By Sir Mick Davis and Mike Prashker
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the coalition meeting in the Knesset. Credit: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa/Alamy Live News
March 31, 2025, 9:43 am
OPINION: Shadowless and shattered, Israel’s opposition sleeps while Netanyahu marches on
With elections likely in late 2026, Netanyahu tightens his grip as the opposition flounders – leaderless, planless and too late to stop the slide toward authoritarianism
By Prof Sergio DellaPergola
December 3, 2024, 1:14 pm
‘Bring the hostages home, then rebuild for peace’ says leading tech entrepreneur
Eyal Waldman, whose daughter was killed on October 7, tells Candice Krieger why he is disappointed in the government and calling for lasting co-existence
By Candice Krieger
Peter Lerner and IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari. Courtesy: Peter Lerner/X
July 10, 2024, 2:43 pm
UK-born ex-IDF spokesman attacks Netanyahu government
Lt-Col Peter Lerner says key politicians undermined Israeli credibility globally
By Jenni Frazer
Benny Gantz
June 10, 2024, 10:59 am
Benny Gantz quits war cabinet as Israeli government’s unified front crumbles
Israel's former Defence Minister blames Netanyahu's handling of the war and says he is leaving with a "heavy but whole heart".
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
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