Politics

On Saturday evening, as the eve of Yom Kippur approached, thousands gathered at Tel Aviv's Kaplan intersection for the 38th week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Simultaneously, a separate demonstration occurred at the Western Wall for the annual forgiveness evening. This year, the religious holiday of Yom Kippur seems to symbolize the nation's deepening divide

United States Army's Central Command (CENTCOM) has deployed the USS Gerald Ford, a formidable aircraft carrier, to the region. While the exact distance from Israel's shores was not disclosed, CENTCOM stated that their goal is to "deter any player who seeks to escalate the situation and expand this war." The USS Gerald Ford is accompanied by eight squadrons of attack and support aircraft, as well as a missile patrol and four missile destroyers

In a stunning turn of events, Minister Galit Distel-Atbarian has tendered her resignation as the head of the Ministry of Information, citing her deep concerns over the misallocation of public funds. Her resignation comes amid a growing controversy within the Israeli government. In her official statement, Minister Distel-Atbarian expressed her unease about the substantial expenses associated with running a government ministry, emphasizing the significance of every shekel for the people of Israel. Her primary grievance revolved around the perceived loss of power and effectiveness of the...

Shelley Greenspan, who is responsible for Jewish community relations on behalf of the Biden administration, issued a statement on behalf of the White House according to which "the United States is ready to act if an entity hostile to Israel considers trying to incite or expand this war." The announcement detailed the aid, weapons and ammunition that the US recently transferred to Israel, including Iron Dome interceptors, a fighter squadron and two aircraft carriers. About US citizens who live, work and travel in Israel", it was further stated

For the seventh consecutive week, around 4,000 people gathered in Tel Aviv's Hamima Square on Saturday evening, joining a growing nationwide movement demanding a change in the government. The demonstration, featuring speakers like singer and actress Liraz Charki and attorney Itamar Kramer, highlighted the dissatisfaction with the current political leadership