Israeli politics
Benny Gantz fails to cross threshold, Yossi Cohen, Yoaz Hendel to upend Knesset balance
Polls conducted by Maariv and Channel 12 found that Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party will fail to pass the threshold while the Religious Zionist Party is just at the edge.
Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says 'any real change' would come should he become PM
Tel Aviv decries 'non-issue' in synagogue controversy, ‘faith’ clause removed months ago
Israel Police arrest 61-year-old woman during protest over alleged 'incitement to violence'
Netanyahu nurtured Hamas 'for years,' Avigdor Liberman charges
Liberman said that "time after time," Netanyahu prevented targeted strikes against Hamas leaders, which he claimed eventually led to his departure from the government.
Netanyahu: Protesters are delaying release of hostages, ensuring continuation of war
More than 300 demonstrations are expected throughout the day as hostages families try to bring the nation to a standstill.
Netanyahu's coalition gains seat amid Gaza takeover talks in latest election poll
The poll also found that an absolute majority of Israelis, 69%, fear that the prolonged war in Gaza will harm Israel’s social cohesion.
With Israel under siege, gov't leaders must prioritize national unity over politics - editorial
Differences of opinion are inevitable; what’s not acceptable is airing them in ways that erode deterrence, morale, and the perception of competence.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejoins Likud in merger with United Right
Sa'ar left the Likud party in 2020 over criticism of the party's head, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Yesh Atid submits High Court request to prohibit Levin from interfering with A-G's duties
Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Sohlberg issued a temporary order against the A-G's firing on Monday, blocking it from advancing until the court can review the decision.
Arab parties agree to move ahead with reestablishing Joint List bloc for next elections
MK Ahmad Tibi said that “the four Arab lists must run together in a joint slate,” due to "the challenges facing Arab society in Israel and the state as a whole."
Chief Justice Sohlberg issues temporary order against gov’t firing of A-G
The government decision to dismiss Baharav-Miara passed unanimously early last week.
The absence of strategy is a strategic threat: How Israel is harmed by lack of long-term planning
How the lack of long-term planning jeopardizes our security, economy, and national vision,
Arye Deri sits in cabinet while claiming yeshiva students sacrifice more than soldiers - opinion
Arye Deri's return to politics, despite multiple convictions, highlights the deep divisions within Israel and threatens the unity needed during wartime.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
