Israeli politics

Gadi Taub shifted politically to the right, while Haim Ramon remained on the pragmatic left. They discuss the need for judicial reform in Israel.

Why is this nothing less than a battle for the state's identity? What are the global implications of overthrowing the right-wing government? MK Amichai Shikli from Yamina, the only one standing against his party's chairman and refusing to vote for the new government, answers all the questions.

Why is Nir Barkat sure he's the right choice for Prime Minister after Benjamin Netanyahu? How did he manage a divided city for a decade? And what's the secret behind his monthly one-shekel salary? Bare-knuckle interview.

Do all Russian speakers vote for Lieberman? Where does the false claim that the ultra-Orthodox are stealing the country come from? And how can we heal the rift between different factions in the nation? Michael Lobovikov, head of the Likud Immigrants Caucus, talks about everything.

The terrible fear ('We can't bear the thought of disgrace and humiliation'), the last-minute attempt to gather votes (reaching even secular areas), the heartfelt appeal ('Drop everything and come vote'), and the faith ('We must not shame our leader'). MK Michael Malchieli in an emotional interview, just before heading to the polls.

Twelve years ago today, on the 27th of Sivan, Shimon Peres was elected as the ninth President of Israel.

On this day, the 1st of Sivan, 42 years ago, the Likud party rose to power in Israel for the first time, in what was called 'The Great Turnover'.

A Shabbat observer, defines himself as traditional, and sees himself as a future prime minister – Gideon Sa'ar opens up in an exclusive interview with the Hidabroot website, sharing about his connection to Judaism.

The head of Military Intelligence corresponded with him using codes during the Yom Kippur War. Yaakov Peri met with him immediately after being appointed head of the Shin Bet. Benjamin Netanyahu received guidance on how to represent Israel at the UN. 'At the Crucial Moment', a new book by Shalom Yerushalmi, Yossi Elituv, and Aryeh Erlich, describes the depth of the political and security dialogue between the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Israeli leaders.