Israel political situation
Economy Minister Barkat hires private investigators to ensure there is no fraud at Likud primaries
Barkat's team believes that there is a plot in the Likud to ostracize him and prevent him from running again, with fears of possible fraud during the party's primaries.
Who will succeed Netanyahu? Likud members back Ohana as party primaries loom - poll
I do not want Israel to have a Zionist government. It needs a democratic one - opinion
Is Israel the Jewish state that Theodor Herzl dreamed of? – opinion
Noam Party rebrands itself ahead of elections, Maoz calls to 'strengthen right-wing bloc'
The party, led by MK Avi Maoz since its founding in 2019, opposes homosexuality, the LGBTQ community in general, and pushes for expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Israelis deserve accountability from government, opposition before heading to the polls - editorial
Before Israelis vote on October 27, the government and the opposition must fully disclose wartime decisions, US commitments, and failures since October 7.
Following petition, Elections Committee orders removal of Netanyahu video pending final ruling
The video includes an excerpt from remarks Netanyahu made during a multi-front situational assessment with the IDF’s senior command forum.
Defense Ministry backs 90-freeze on haredi draft evader arrests as Israel faces coalition crisis
MKs Gafni and Deri stated that the prime minister had “made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly.”
Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say
According to the police spokesperson, Barakeh gave a speech in 2022 where he said "words of praise and identification with terrorists and terrorist organizations."
'New Covenant': Bennett outlines plan to 'build Israel from scratch' in every major area of life
Bennett said that he has spent the past two years working with professionals in various aspects to build plans addressing the core problems facing the country.
Most Israelis believe internal conflicts, polarization are biggest threats to Israel, study reveals
The study revealed that the majority of the public in Israel, 55%, sees internal polarization and disagreement as the most dangerous threat to the country’s continued existence.
End the haredi kingmaker era or watch the state unravel - opinion
Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.
Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage - analysis
The political alliance that was once considered Netanyahu’s most stable anchor, his exclusive political asset, can no longer be taken for granted.
Roman Gofman's appointment as next Mossad chief cannot stand, A-G tells High Court
Baharav-Miara argued that the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments relied on an incomplete picture when it accepted Gofman’s explanation of his past conduct.