As long as Bezalel Smotrich remains above the electoral threshold, Netanyahu retains a path to a governing coalition. Bennett's only viable strategy is to peel away voters who are close to the finance minister ideologically, but distant from him emotionally – these are mainly national-religious women

Despite its veneer of toughness, Iran is beset not just by severe economic woes but environmental crises that could drive Iranians back into the streets in protest again

Dr. Sarah Stein Lubrano shows that arguments and rational debate rarely change anyone's political opinions. Once that insight sinks in, it becomes clearer how real change can actually be achieved

The woman submitted photographs taken shortly after she met with Tzachi Braverman, a close confidant of PM Netanyahu and Israel's designated ambassador to the U.K., showing facial bruises. Police are set to renew efforts to persuade her to file a formal complaint