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It will have surprised many Israelis to find out how deep US President Joe Biden's feelings for Israel run.

Hamas's murderous infiltration into Israel ties in with a larger effort to destroy the US-led world order.

In the announcement on its latest interest rate hike, the Bank of Israel acknowledges that it does not have the ability to control inflation.

Netanyahu's attempt to appoint a crony to head the Central Bureau of Statistics threatens to sap confidence in the economy.

The Chinese-sponsored reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and Iran's growing military ties with Russia, cast a long shadow over Israel.

When even common courtesy is condemned by political partisans, we are seeing the real threat to Israel's future.

US commentators are welcome to contribute to Israel's judicial reform debate, but they should be wary about their sources.

Doomsayers see political events in Israel undermining investor confidence. "Globes" surveys some indicators that will give early warning.

The new government's actions and proposals are not ideal, but not the apocalypse either, and reasoned discourse should produce acceptable solutions.

The market has already priced in the expected and nobody foresees the unexpected, which is maybe why economists so often get their predictions badly wrong.

The war in Ukraine and growing unrest in Iran pose challenges for Israel but the biggest problem will be if Netanyahu is unable to restrain his right-wing coalition partners.

Both elections will seriously affect the future trajectory of Israel and the US, as well as their relations with each other.

Restoring stability to Israel's political system requires a couple of fundamental reforms.

Israel's maritime border agreement with Lebanon has met with extravagant praise and vituperative condemnation, but neither side is right.

The end of cheap money underpins UBS's warning that Tel Aviv's housing market is a 'bubble risk," while increased housing starts could further depress prices.

The regional outlook is better than for some time, and internationally Israel is well positioned. The dangers lie in social divisions and political dysfunction.