Israel Politics


Likud's Yuli Edelstein leaves party after two decades, reportedly will start new right-wing party

MK Yuli Edelstein attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 9, 2025.

In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu announces his intention to run in elections scheduled for later this year.

Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.