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Shas ministers will support any deal that will bring home hostages, Ben-Tzur says
The remarks were noteworthy, as they contradicted those of other ministers and of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that the ultimate goal of the war was victory over Hamas.
Israel not prioritizing Iran, beating Hamas won’t end Gaza extremism, former security advisor says
Bill proposing 80% tax on NGO foreign aid may harm Diaspora Jews, Kariv warns
Nearly half of Israelis back Iran strike without US support – survey
Letters to the editor, April 28, 2025: Judge and Jury
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages - poll
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
'Loyalist’ Shin Bet head could dismantle democracy, says Israel Democracy Institute VP - interview
"This could have dramatic, far-reaching implications for the independence and professionalism of the entire public service,” Navot wrote.
Purim Shpiel: Itamar Ben-Gvir voted Israel's Sexiest Man Alive
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Fifth of Israelis displaced by war out of work, survey shows
Around a third of Israeli households have reported a fall in their incomes since the start of the war, a proportion that reached as high as 44% among households in the north.
Significant number of voters undecided who to vote in next Israeli election, IDI report reveals
Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely.
War results in 50% business decline for Israel's self-employed, survey finds
The survey—with 1,236 respondents—sought to assess the financial impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Israeli workforce.
Controversial bill advances to heavily tax foreign state donations to NGOs
According to the proposal, donations to NGOs from a “foreign state entity” will be taxed 80%, but the finance minister, can award a tax exemption in “special circumstances."
Support for Hamas control of Gaza rose 20% among Arab Israelis - IDI survey
When asked who should govern Gaza after the war, most Jewish respondents preferred a multinational force, rather than Israeli control.
Lack of voting opportunities, calls for reforms to strengthen Israel’s democracy - IDI report
The study notes that Israel stands apart from developed democracies by offering citizens only two direct voting opportunities.
Appointing Isaac Amit risks further eroding trust in Israel’s judiciary - editorial
To appoint Amit, as brilliant a jurist as he might be, to lead the country’s highest court under a cloud of unresolved conflict-of-interest allegations is counter-productive.
