Israel Politics


Trump, trial, and troops: Inside the perfect political storm that triggered Netanyahu's pardon push

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with a US president who is personally, emotionally, and politically invested in his fate. Trump has never hidden his view that Netanyahu should be pardoned. Here, the two stand together in the Knesset, during Trump’s October visit.

Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold with four seats as coalition bloc climbs to 53 - poll

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen after a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025.

Gantz calls to abolish 12th grade, restructure system in education reform proposal

Blue and White leader MK Benny Gantz attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025