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Court extends restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Urich in Bild leak probe affair

Senior Judge Yaakov Spasser ruled that Urich will remain barred from working at the Prime Minister’s Office for an additional 60 days.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 23 January 2026), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).

Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says

Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Bild case: Hearing scheduled for today on extending restrictive conditions of PMO chief of staff

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu


Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan' - report

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

 Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls a snap election, warning that Trump’s trade actions and sovereignty threats pose a major crisis for Canada’s future.

 Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a press conference after meeting with provincial and territorial leaders at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 21, 2025.

Shin Bet detains, releases PMO worker and activist after espionage probe - report

The suspicion arose after the senior PMO employee sent information to the activist who wanted to protest in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vehicle regarding the Israeli leader's convoy.

 View of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's convoy in Jerusalem. April 05, 2021.

Ousting Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu's maneuver to avoid scrutiny over October 7 - analysis

This is his attempt to put all of the blame on the IDF and Shin Bet without anyone looking seriously into his role. If he is never probed, it will be difficult to learn how to avoid another disaster.

Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Liberman announces intention to run for PM, slams Netanyahu for stalling hostage deal

Liberman criticized Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis, accusing him of stalling the hostage deal and claiming that it benefits him politically.

MK Avigdor Liberman attends Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Greek MP Nikos Papadopoulos arrested after vandalizing ‘blasphemous’ artworks

He declared: 'I demand the immediate withdrawal of these specific exhibits from the National Gallery.'

 The National Gallery in Athens.

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Carney's win marks the first time an outsider with no real political background has become Canadian prime minister.

 Mark Carney, newly elected as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, delivers his victory address following the official announcement of the 2025 Liberal Leadership race results at Rogers Centre, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on March 9, 2025

Netanyahu to unveil NIS 3.9 billion plan to develop Israel's Druze, Circassian sectors

The proposed plan includes a wide range of investments aimed at strengthening localities in the Galilee, Carmel, and Golan Heights.

Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights.

Prime Minister's Office: This is what happened on the night of October 7

According to the statement, the prime minister was only updated on the night’s events at 6:29 a.m. on Saturday morning, after Hamas's attack had already begun.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

PMO launches Bibas billboards campaign worldwide

Some of the cities that have featured billboards include New York, Los Angeles, Washington, and Miami, as well as major European cities such as London and Berlin.

 A billboard memorializing Ariel Bibas as part of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate's new campaign, February 27, 2025.