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Shimon Sherman

Shimon Sherman

Shimon Sherman is a columnist covering global security, Middle Eastern affairs, and geopolitical developments. His reporting provides in-depth analysis on topics such as the resurgence of ISIS, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, judicial reforms in Israel, and the evolving landscape of militant groups in Syria and Iraq. With a focus on investigative journalism and expert interviews, his work offers critical insights into the most pressing issues shaping international relations and security.

The smaller parties could sway the election even if they fail to enter the Knesset.
Islamist and Palestinian-nationalist parties test opposition’s red lines ahead of the Oct. 27 election.
Hendel and Zelekha pair military-service reform with economic overhaul.
Brain-IT uses recordings from functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, to approximate the picture a person was viewing by analyzing patterns of brain activity associated with visual processing.
Ofer Winter’s party seeks to reshape the Jewish state’s right from within.
Passing a comprehensive draft law to shield yeshivah students from compulsory military service is the central demand of both lists.
Party leader Yair Golan is a polarizing figure in Israeli politics, even as his party attempts to translate its ideological platform into political influence within a broader opposition alliance.
The joint slate is dominated by RZP candidates, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich first and former Likud MK Moshe Feiglin second.
Itamar Ben Gvir campaigns on security, sovereignty and tougher anti-terror laws.
Avigdor Liberman’s movement seeks secular right-wing role in post-Netanyahu government.
How Bennett and Lapid plan to challenge Netanyahu.
Built from a patient’s own cells, the technology is advancing toward its first human trial at Sheba Medical Center in 2027, pending regulatory approval.