Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses
A public dispute broke out between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office over the handling of protest cases, with police accusing the prosecution of abandoning officers.
Israel Politics
Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service
'Only those who serve decide': Reservists Party launches campaign against haredi, Arab parties
‘Nation chose the Right’: Ben-Gvir defends role, blasts A-G at High Court hearing
'Call of the hour': Major youth group backs Bennett ahead of elections, joins ‘Bennett 2026’ party
The group, “Katef el Katef” (Shoulder to Shoulder), said in a joint statement with the party that it views Bennett’s platform as a natural political home for advancing its goals.
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.
High Court to hear bid forcing Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir, petitioners push pattern-of-conduct case
The hearing will be held before an expanded nine-justice panel and, in an unusual procedural step, will be broadcast live while closed to the public because of concern over disruptions.
High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair
The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.
Netanyahu trial resumes next week: What to watch as cross-examination returns - explainer
The trial remains deep in the testimony phase in Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000, with Case 4000 emerging as one of the defining legal and political sagas of Netanyahu’s era.
Bennett's 'repair team' reveals the lesson he learned from Lapid, his own scars - analysis
In the most recent Lazar Research survey, conducted on April 9, Bennett 2026 polled at 24 seats, just one behind Likud's 25, with the opposition bloc holding a 61-seat majority.
Bennett brings in two ex-gov't officials as first two members of election list
Keren Terner had served as director-general of the Communications Ministry, and Liran Avisar Ben Horin served as director-general of both the Finance and Transportation Ministries.
Bid to force Ben-Gvir's dismissal unlawfully invades Netanyahu's authority, gov't tells High Court
The response comes ahead of Wednesday’s hearing in the closely watched case over Ben-Gvir’s alleged unlawful involvement in police matters.
Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll
Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”
‘Sold us illusions’: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing war goals, backs Lebanon talks
Opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of failing to meet war goals after the Iran ceasefire, while some backed talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament.
