Israel News News Israel » Politics: Slowed by Hamas’s grip and Israeli politics, Gaza plan advancing in 'baby steps,' officials say
Progress on framework remains slow as meager international forces start to arrive; upcoming election makes Israeli leaders extra-cautious, to frustration of some Arab partners The post Slowed by Hamas ...
News Israel » Politics: Democrats’ deepening Israel divisions: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team dives into the latest disagreement among Democrats over Israel. Plus, Andrea Mitchell examines whether Ukraine can build on the advantages it has developed in ...
News Israel » Politics: Israel is dominating Democratic politics. How did we get here?
For decades, American politicians considering a presidential run have traveled to Iowa cornfields and New Hampshire town halls to introduce themselves to voters before launching their campaigns. Last ...
News Israel » Politics: Reporter's Notebook: The Republican-led vote that revealed Democrats' new divide on Israel
A House vote to cut $3 billion in aid to Israel split Democrats nearly down the middle, with 103 voting to slash assistance to the Israeli military.
News Israel » Politics: What Rahm Emanuel’s Upcoming Israel Speech Reveals About Democrats
A preview of Rahm Emanuel’s upcoming remarks shows the era of absolute U.S. support for Israel’s government is over.
News Israel » Politics: Israel accused of ‘extraordinary’ intervention in Labor politics
Intense discussions are under way ahead of Labor’s national conference after a call for Hamas to disarm was scrubbed from the draft policy platform.
News Israel » Politics: Will Israel Elect Netanyahu Again?
It is almost time for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to face voters once again. In October 2023, when Hamas broke out of Gaza and murdered hundreds of Israelis, most of them civilians, ...
News Israel » Politics: Why Israel's Haredi Draft Row Has Become A Battle Over Religion, Politics And War
With the Israeli military stretched by conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, military leaders say they urgently need more recruits, while many Israelis argue the burden of national service is being ...
News Israel » Politics: Israel passes law reducing attorney-general’s power amid political tensions
Israel's Knesset passed a law reducing the attorney-general's power. Parliament dissolved by July 31 at 98.7% YES.
News Israel » Politics: Democratic divide over Israel reshapes party politics ahead of midterms
A long-running Democratic consensus on support for Israel is showing new signs of strain as candidates recalibrate.
News Israel » Politics: Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.