Online hate speech in Israel has become a permanent fixture of the political discourse by now. However, the recent death threats against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest that social media battles may be spiraling out of control. On Tuesday, police…
Immigration to Israel continues unabated with more than 200,000 new arrivals since 2012, according to government figures. In the last two decades, over 600,000 people made Israel their new home. Meanwhile, emigration from Israel remains relatively low. The number of…
A ban on non-kosher meat imports is provoking some angry reactions, as Israel’s religious battles continue to heat up. Secularist politicians have vowed to fight the decree while characterizing it as an Iran-style move. The government recently moved to nullify…
Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz may be the perfect couple, politically speaking. As they cautiously explore the potential for a national unity government, both know that they have much to gain. Collaborating with Gantz would enable Netanyahu to form the…
The violent assault on a news reporter in a Haifa suburb highlights the growing animosity toward the media in Israel. As the national discourse becomes more polarized, Israelis are increasingly targeting journalists with venomous insults and threats. A group of…
There is little doubt that Avi Dichter was an outstanding intelligence chief and a fierce warrior on terror. It is equally clear that he subsequently became a mediocre politician. Now that he has been appointed as Israel’s deputy defense minister,…