Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term
With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
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Shas spiritual leader appears to open door to Eisenkot government, says Netanyahu ‘won’t repent’
Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy
Knesset panel advances bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders amid legal warnings
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.
MK Dan Illouz expected to announce he is leaving Likud - report
In June, Illouz told the Post that the haredi parties "can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel," saying that the coalition should sever ties with them.
Yashar overtakes Likud, Netanyahu as Zionist opposition bloc nears 61-seat majority - poll
Additionally, the new party led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel failed to cross the electoral threshold, but pulled voters from Religious Zionist Party, knocking them from five seats to four.
Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview
“Trump wants to distance himself from him [Netanyahu]. The relationship has become a burden, and it is already hurting him in the upcoming US midterm elections," Liberman said.
Knesset advances Torah study bill after haredim, Netanyahu agree to strip controversial clause
The agreement is expected to allow the bill to advance in the Knesset's House Committee ahead of its final second and third readings after previous coaltion objections to wording.
WATCH: ‘We’ve paid with our blood’: Veterans confront haredi lawmakers demanding support
The House Committee had convened to hear revisions on the contentious bill that seeks to enshrine Torah study as a fundamental value in the country’s Basic Law, ahead of final readings.
Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls
MK Naama Lazimi called for a criminal investigation into Likud MK Nissim Vaturi, accusing him of incitement after he said she would fit in Hamas elections.
Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn
“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”
Herzog draws red line after David Zini’s pledge of loyalty to the elected echelon
His remarks followed David Zini's comments, in which he explained why he accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to serve as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
Eisenkot's Yashar edges out Netanyahu's Likud for first time in new Channel 13 poll
The results are the first in which Likud fell below Eisenkot's Yashar, following weeks of a tie between the two parties.