ISRAEL POLITICS

May 07 2026POLITICS

The Inside Battle Over Israel on the Right

In Florida’s rural areas, a Republican hopeful for governor is selling $40 shirts that read “No American should die for Israel. ” A few hours away, a far‑right commentator is asking donors to back a newsletter that will attack conservative voices who criticize Israel. The war in Iran has made

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

The Rise of Violent Settler Attacks in the West Bank

In recent months, violence by some Israeli settlers against Palestinians has grown louder and more dangerous. This trend started to notice people after the war with Iran began, but it has been building for years. Experts say that attacks have become bigger and scarier. One researcher at a s

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Israel’s Opponent Stands With the Government Over Iran

In a surprising turn, Yair Lapid—once a fierce critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—has voiced strong support for Israel’s military actions against Iran. Lapid argues that the Iranian leadership, described as a terrorist organization rather than a conventional government, poses an existential

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Gets a Seat at the Peace Table

Israel has been asked to join President Trump's new "Board of Peace. " This group is supposed to help solve big fights around the world. But it's not clear if Israel will say yes or not. This idea started last year when Trump wanted to stop the fighting in Gaza. Now, the plan is bigger. It's about

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

West Bank: A Call for Annexation from Israeli Minister

In a surprising move, Israel’s new finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has directed his department to get ready for the annexation of settlements in the West Bank. Smotrich, who oversees settlements, made this announcement on Monday, stating that his team should prepare to apply Israeli law to these

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