Israeli politics
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
A-G tells High Court to cancel Second Authority appointments over serious legal flaws
The appointments include Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev as council chairwoman, attorney Kinneret Barashi, and Dr. Haim Shine as council members.
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen joins Eisenkot’s Yashar! ahead of elections
In recent years, Cohen has been a sharp critic of Netanyahu and has spoken publicly about his experience working under him during his tenure as Shin Bet chief.
Netanyahu cites security, diplomatic workload during Case 4000 testimony
The Jerusalem District Court panel hearing the case was first asked to reschedule Tuesday’s hearing after Netanyahu’s defense submitted sealed material to the court regarding his schedule.
Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds
State Comptroller Englman recommends limiting ministries, ending duplication, and requiring full staffing and budget groundwork before government powers are reshuffled.
MK Eitan Ginzburg quits Blue and White in another blow to Gantz's party
The move marks another blow to Gantz’s party after a series of departures by lawmakers who are now members of the Yashar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot, once Gantz’s second in command.
First Druze party launches ahead of elections, aims for independent representation
The new party, Alliance of Brothers, aims to unite Druze citizens of Israel and empower them to influence the public agenda.
Sharon Sharabi, brother of ex-hostage Eli Sharabi, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu
“Avigdor Liberman is a true right-wing leader, and the only one in the political system who was not part of the conception," Sharabi said upon joining the party.
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
Ex-minister Chili Tropper quits Blue and White, Gantz decries 'painful day'
Tropper said he was leaving the party because, within Blue and White, he could no longer "realize his worldview."
Middle Israel: Will Bennett and Lapid's fourth Israeli alliance last? - opinion
The alliance that Bennett and Lapid unveiled this week is young and might well fail the way so many others have before it. But two things can already be said in its favor.
