Neri Zilber

Neri Zilber is a journalist covering Middle East politics. He also serves as an adjunct fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and an advisor to Israel Policy Forum, where he hosts the Israel Policy Pod.

Articles by Neri Zilber

Cars are seen on fire following a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, southern Israel, on Oct. 7.

Israel Rocked by Unprecedented Hamas Surprise Attack

Dispatch

October 7, 2023, 2:41 PM

A protester whose face is partially obscured by a waving Israeli flag holds a yellow sign that says "Don't trust Bibi."

Will Israel’s Supreme Court Fight Back?

Dispatch

July 28, 2023, 1:52 PM

Netanyahu waves as he walks during a hearing at the Magistrate Court.

Will Less Democracy Kill Israel’s Tech Sector?

Dispatch

January 26, 2023, 3:52 PM

Israeli far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks during a rally with supporters in the southern Israeli city of Sderot on Oct 26.

Far-Right Party Will Push Anti-Arab Agenda in New Israeli Government

Dispatch

November 2, 2022, 5:21 PM

Israel's former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Bibi Sees a Path Back to Leadership After Israeli Government Dissolves

Dispatch

June 21, 2022, 3:44 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Why Naftali Bennett Went to Moscow

Dispatch

March 7, 2022, 4:45 PM

A protester wears a mask resembling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

How a Plea Bargain for Netanyahu Could Realign Israeli Politics

Dispatch

January 19, 2022, 11:59 AM

Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), looks on while behind him sits incoming Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (right)

Why a Political Comeback for Israel’s Netanyahu Just Became a Lot Less Likely

Dispatch

November 5, 2021, 12:02 PM

Israel's Defense Minister Benny Gantz (left) and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

Israel Can Live With a New Iran Nuclear Deal, Defense Minister Says

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September 14, 2021, 5:44 PM

Ben and Jerry’s announces new flavor.

Israel Goes to War Again, This Time Against Ben & Jerry’s

Dispatch

July 20, 2021, 5:27 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Bibi Is Dethroned

Dispatch

June 2, 2021, 4:59 PM

People wave the Palestinian flag as they celebrate a cease-fire.

The Fighting Is Over but Underlying Causes Remain

Dispatch

May 21, 2021, 12:58 PM

Naftali Bennett (left) of the Yamina party, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party

How Fighting With the Palestinians Gave Israel’s Netanyahu a Political Lifeline

Dispatch

May 14, 2021, 5:25 PM

Arab and Jewish citizens clash in Israel.

How War With the Palestinians Triggered Ethnic Violence in Israel

Dispatch

May 13, 2021, 11:14 AM

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walks past a billboard of Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.

Exit Polls Put Netanyahu on Track to Win Israeli Election

Dispatch

March 23, 2021, 5:46 PM

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