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Study warns Israel’s political and social divide is nearing 'civil conflict'

A new study finds Israel’s political and social polarization has reached a dangerous level that could lead to civil conflict; 6% back violence for a major goal, rising to 11% to 'save democracy'

Amir Ettinger | 05.12.26

Is foreign influence driving a wedge between Jews and Christians?

Karys Rhea: 'The Christian Right ... might not realize how they are being targeted or taken advantage of by our enemies'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 05.11.26

For the first time in 3 decades: Druze party will run in national elections

Hundreds of members of Israel's Druze community participated in an event announcing the 'Brit Achim' (Alliance of Brothers) party, which took two years to establish; Party head Col. (res.) Wajdi Sarhan: 'The time has come to change the equation - to unite into an influential force'

Yair Kraus | 05.04.26

Matt Goodwin warns of identity-driven politics reshaping the West

British political scientist and commentator tells ynet Global that identity, migration and a widening gap between elites and the public are driving upheaval across Europe and the West, with leaders failing to confront the scale of the change

David Matlin | 04.23.26

This is not the right and it is only getting worse | Opinion

A look at the gulf between the ideological right of Israel’s founders and the current coalition, as internal rifts deepen, controversial legislation advances and national unity erodes at a time of mounting security and diplomatic danger

Ben-Dror Yemini | 02.10.26

עינב צנגאוקר בעצרת בכיכר החטופים בתל אביב

Mother of former hostage considers politics, says she received offers including from Likud

Einav Zangauker, whose son survived captivity, says she is weighing a political run after receiving offers from across the spectrum, including Likud, and says foreign affairs is the area where Israel 'falls most short'

ynet | 01.09.26

Germany’s left isn’t just anti-Israel — it hates Jews

Opinion: Die Linke’s return to relevance masks a darker shift: its embrace of anti-Israel rhetoric has crossed into open antisemitism, alienated Jewish members and revealed a party more focused on fueling outrage than protecting democratic values

Zeev Avrahami | 12.21.25

From Oz to Israel: 'Wicked' song 'No Place Like Home' echoes fears of belonging and forced migration

New 'Wicked' sequel’s song offers a timely twist on Dorothy’s iconic line, using Elphaba’s story to explore fears of lost belonging, echoes of darker regimes and migration driven by despair — a scene many viewers now treat as a political anthem

Omer Tessel | 11.26.25

Illustration from a Palestinian textbook

Have we really learned anything since October 7?

Olga Deutsch: 'We have won physically on all seven fronts. But where we lost — and continue to lose — is the global political arena'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 10.26.25

Leaders of the Arab parties: Ahmad Tibi, Sami Abu Shehadeh, Ayman Odeh, Mansour Abbas

Negotiations underway to reunite Arab parties: 'Oust Netanyahu, Smotrich and Ben Gvir’s government'

After winning 15 seats in 2020, Arab parties discuss running together again as possibility of early election looms; Knesset lawmaker Tibi: 'Such a list will boost Arab turnout,' although Balad opposes Abbas, seen as 'too moderate'

Yuval Karni | 06.03.25

Finding digital balance: A new tool to help Israelis reclaim control over screen time

The 'Israeli Digital Balance Index' offers users insights into their tech habits’ impact on mental and social well-being; With personalized recommendations, the tool aims to foster healthier digital use, reduce stress and combat polarization in Israeli society

Ynet | 04.08.25

עלונים שחולקו בבית הכנסת ועליהם פני חטופים וחטופות עם הכיתוב "שלח את עמי"

Police arrest three women for handing hostage pamphlets in synagogue

Three women in Herzliya were arrested for conspiracy and breaking and entering for leaving hostage pamphlets in a synagogue and were interrogated for 8 hours: 'I assume this is a directive from above'

Roy Rubinstein, Raanan Ben-Zur, Ran Rimon | 09.14.24

(Very) senior citizens square off: Biden and Trump show their age before first debate

The US president and the GOP nominee are mindful of both their age and the resulting public sentiment, and they have frequently taken shots at each other's gaffes and awkward moments

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 06.18.24

גדעון (גידי) מרקוסזאואר, סגן ראש ממשלת הולנד

Israeli-born lawmaker with alleged Mossad ties tapped as Dutch deputy prime minister

Gideon (Gidi) Markuszower appointed immigration minister for Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV); born in Tel Aviv, he is fluent in Hebrew and is known as an ardent Zionist and a friend of Israel

Itamar Eichner | 06.13.24

The 'non-violent protest' as a form of political warfare

The masses use 'non-violent' protests worldwide to further their righteous cause or their opportunistic interest; The least we can do is keep them civil at home

Dr. Joel Fishman | 04.22.24