Israel’s national election on October 27 is shaping up as a closely contested battle over the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The latest opinion polls show considerable uncertainty, with neither major political camp consistently securing the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Netanyahu’s Likud party is competing closely with Yashar, the new party led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot. According to the av

October 27 is predicted to be a pivotal election in the history of Israel and the world is watching. Because no single political party has ever won an outright 61-seat majority on its own in Israel’s 120-seat Knesset, forming a government always requires building a multi-party coalition. Here is how the four step process works. 1. Consultations & Mandate Assignment Once election results are finalised, the President of Israel holds consultations with representatives from every

Israel is going to the polls on October 27, and it's described as one of the most critical elections in its history. Israel operates under a proportional representation system, leading to a multi-party landscape structured primarily around security, religion, governance, and traditional political blocs. There are four main groups: · Right-Wing & National Camp: Led by Likud (governing party under Benjamin Netanyahu), promoting conservative economic policies and hawkish s

Inflation is more than an economic statistic. It affects every household, every business and every level of government. When the cost of food, housing, energy, healthcare and essential services rises, families have less money to spend, businesses face higher costs, and governments are pressured to increase spending and wages. Inflation becomes a problem that touches everybody. The solution, therefore, cannot rest with governments alone. Inflation is everybody’s problem—and ev

October 7, 2023, must not be forgotten. The Hamas attack on Israel brought horrifying violence, with civilians murdered, families shattered and hostages taken. For Israelis and Jewish communities around the world, the day remains a profound trauma and a reminder of the vulnerability created by terrorism and insecurity. Those lives deserve to be remembered, and the taking of hostages and deliberate attacks on civilians must be unequivocally condemned. At the same time, remembe

Monk and Robot is a sci-fi series by Becky Chambers set on the eco-utopian moon of Panga. Centred on the friendship between a human tea monk and a robot, the story spans two novellas: A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. Centuries before the story begins, the factory robots of Panga gained self-awareness, laid down their tools, and made a pact with humanity: they would peacefully leave human civilization behind and head into the wilderness to live freely

'Not a Sentence: A Personal Cancer Journey Story by Chris Rubie' is an honest, insightful and deeply human account of his experience with cancer, infused with gentle humour, wisdom and thoughtful reflection. Rubie acknowledges that every cancer journey is unique yet identifies an emotional landscape familiar to many: the initial shock, fear, anxiety, depression and, at times, a profound loss of hope. His willingness to share his inner world and vulnerabilities gives readers t