Benjamin Netanyahu

Judge Mizrahi sharply criticized the police, writing that in his view, Urich is not a state employee and therefore cannot be suspected of bribery.

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In recent days, Qatar and Egypt have been working on a framework for a deal that would include the release of all hostages and an end to the war.

Netanyahu is on trial in three cases, on charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. He has pleaded not guilty to all three, in the storm of a case that began in 2020.

"We are in a process of change. It is very important to show the great contribution of all parts of society, but as far as I am concerned, you are pioneers," Netanyahu told the soldiers.

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The pro-Israel core in each party is shrinking – faster among Democrats but among Republicans too, particularly those under the age of 50.

I hope that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, the last reasonable voice around the cabinet table, fully understands the magnitude of the move being plotted against him.

Israel has not ruled out the possibility of sending a delegation for talks on a potential deal, but has made clear that no decision has been made yet.

Following Eyal Zamir's "sin" of speaking his mind about a new policy, he appears to have turned into the prime minister's new main target for blame.

Sa'ar left the Likud party in 2020 over criticism of the party's head, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.