Netanyahu's state comptroller pick Michael Rabello withdraws candidacy after vote controversy
Rabello confirmed his decision to withdraw his candidacy in a letter on Friday addressed to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
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After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides
Herzog warns political hostility in Israel impacts Diaspora Jews, calls for greater unity
Netanyahu trial judges consider summoning A-G in dispute over investigation approvals
Shas Council of Torah Sages decides Deri will continue to lead party after request to resign
According to Kikar Hashabbat, the council holds the position that Deri "is not permitted to resign from the leadership of Shas."
Police commissioner denies ordering violence against haredim as feud with Ben-Gvir escalates
Israel Police rejected Ben-Gvir's allegations that Commissioner Danny Levy ordered violence against haredi protesters, calling the claims baseless and demanding a retraction.
Political figure trying to delegitimize, oust Israel Police Commissioner Levi, sources tell Walla
"A political figure is using the terms 'senior police official' or 'police source' in an attempt to oust the commissioner, when the person in question is actually a political figure," they said.
Former IDF chief Herzi Halevi: Oct 7 was preventable failure, but there was no internal betrayal
Speaking publicly about the attack at a New York conference, Halevi called for a state commission of inquiry and said military pressure in Gaza was necessary to secure the release of hostages
Foreign interference suspicions don’t undermine election's integrity, CEC chief Sohlberg says
The Central Elections Committee chairman also stressed that nothing in his statement was intended to cast aspersions on the voting of the Arab community.
Netanyahu survived October 7 and the election, but the political reckoning isn't over
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.
Democrats' Golan meets Eisenkot, opposition heads as leaders weigh path to coalition
The meetings came after Golan called on Wednesday for the opposition to form a coalition with the Arab parties, following a combined total of 19 seats projected for the Joint List and Ra’am.
Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions
“How can we ignore the fact that the attorney-general comes here and testifies about unlawful actions?” Bar-Am asked prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh during arguments over the of Mandelblit’s testimony.
After elections, Israeli Arabs now have political power - will their leaders use it? - analysis
Arab political power reveals a country more complicated than its slogans, with consequential choices for the parties on both sides of the coalition table.
Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report
Sources told The Washington Post that Netanyahu told US officials that he believes Eisenkot would be the best partner if hostilities resume between Israel and Iran.
