Israeli politics
Likud Party accuses A-G, police of being 'deep state,' conducting 'illegal, targeted witch hunt'
The statement claimed that members of “the Israeli deep state and its operatives” are attempting to intimidate Likud ministers, Knesset members, and senior officials.
Middle Israel: Entering the post-war political era - opinion
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
Gov’t faces one-week deadline to pass first reading of state budget amid haredi draft bill threats
Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill
The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.
October 7 hero Maj.-Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon to enter Israeli politics with Lapid's Yesh Atid
Lapid and Tibon will deliver a joint statement at 7:15 p.m.
Ron Dermer steps out of Israel's power center, leaving a void in Jerusalem's US diplomacy
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: After years as Netanyahu’s most trusted adviser, the man who bridged Jerusalem and Washington leaves gov’t, taking with him a legacy of influence, division, and results.
Trump’s call for Netanyahu’s pardon crosses a line in Israeli sovereignty - editorial
While Trump’s support for Israel is undeniable, his request for Netanyahu’s pardon crosses a line into interference in domestic affairs and judicial independence.
'Kahane was right': Likud MK defends far Right Jewish terrorist in fiery Knesset debate
MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) stated in response that under "Netanyahu’s leadership, Likud has become a Kahanist, nationalist, and anti-democratic party."
'Calling it like it is': Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter asking for pardon
In the letter, Trump told Herzog that he believes that the Netanyahu trial was a " political, unjustified prosecution."
Ron Dermer resigns as minister, says Netanyahu’s gov’t will be remembered for Oct. 7
"This government will be remembered both for the October 7 attack and for its management of the two-and-a-half-year-long war and the seven fronts that followed," Dermer wrote.
Histadrut bribery scandal: Detentions of Bar-David, Gabbai extended until Thursday
Over 300 individuals are reportedly under investigation for the scandal, including multiple senior figures in the union and public institutions.
'Splendid success is beginning of road': Arab MKs praise New York mayoral elect Mamdani
"Mamdani will face difficulties along the way, because enemies and friends alike know the meaning of Mamdani’s success and his path," MK Ayman Odeh wrote.
Israeli politicians sound alarm over Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral win
“New York’s Jewish community deserves leaders who protect them, not target them,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told The Jerusalem Post.
