Behind the scenes: Gallant surprised Netanyahu, who was determined to hit back
Firing Gallant was a strong, blunt message aimed at deterring other Likud MKs, lest they test the prime minister.
Commentary
When protesters throw around the word dictatorship
The demonstrators speak of “dictatorship” while the current situation is one in which we are ruled by a small group of unelected oligarchs that has concentrated unrestricted powers of governance in its hands.
Netanyahu's fateful week may become his moment of truth
The PM finds himself having to choose between two options: Give greater weight to internal considerations and his desire to maintain the existing Coalition at any cost even at the expense of rehabilitating ties with the US – or prioritize Israel's diplomatic ties.
Cabinet members' careless chatter comes at a cost to Israel
Government ministers are simply unable to hold their tongues – and this is completely unacceptable behavior.
Will Putin be arrested? ICC decision is a watershed event
This ICC decision to issue the arrest warrant signals to the Russian elite that they are not immune, and also makes it clear to the neutral countries: assisting Russia's president is akin to assisting a defendant.
Where is Netanyahu's invitation to the White House?
Even though President Joe Biden holds the PM in high regard, having known him for forty years, the White House has been in no hurry when it comes to calling the Prime Minister’s Office.
There will be no civil war
The use of the terrifying code word “civil war” is akin to a gun placed against our collective discourse. But the bonds that bind us together and our common fate and long history are far stronger than the disputes that divide us.
Netanyahu's blind side
The prime minister is focused on the Iranian nuclear threat and other international matters, rather than the internal problems in Israel. History has shown that such avoidance could come at a price.
Israeli leaders must step up to the plate to stop the madness
The silent, moderate, and mature majority knows that we have reached a point we are talking past each other. Leaders of the protests are angling for either anarchy or elections. Thus, it would be wise to deny them this pleasure by pre-empting things.
Israel's challenge: Preserving the Abraham Accords as US lowers regional profile
Israel should discuss with the US a series of immediate measures in response to recent developments in the Gulf. This includes an urgent request that the White House invest resources in maintaining the Abraham Accords.