Netanyahu trial continues, pauses at 11 to accommodate Northern security drill call
Presiding Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham agreed to Netanyahu's request.
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Feldstein says 'Netanyahu erased concept of responsibility for October 7,' in first KAN interview
Former PM Bennett calls Qatargate treasonous, calls on Netanyahu to resign
Israeli gov't approves Army Radio shutdown, commander vows to fight closure
Israel advances political probe into October 7, gov't committee to outline probe limits
The bill proposal will be brought to an initial Knesset vote on Wednesday; under it, the government would have complete control over the topics being investigated, including the judiciary.
Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns
Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1.
Likud denies Netanyahu said Gotliv is harming reelection chances, causing party damage
Aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deny a leak claiming MK Tally Gotliv harms Likud electorally, calling it baseless. This dispute follows her interview and party debate before elections.
Most Israelis say social division bigger threat to country than Iranian nuclear threat - poll
While 59% of Jewish respondents viewed polarization as the greatest threat, only 39% of Arab participants said the same, possibly due to higher Arab sympathy with Palestinians.
Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas says Arab vote will ‘tip the scales’ in Israel election - FT
In an interview with the Financial Times, Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas said the Arab vote will be decisive in the upcoming election.
Oct. 7 probe, Army Radio: Israeli government tests limits of its executive power - analysis
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation will debate a bill on an inquiry on October 7, while the cabinet will decide on the closure of Army Radio on Monday.
Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.
Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday
Defense Minister Israel Katz argued that the station’s original purpose as a platform serving IDF soldiers and their families has been overshadowed by political content.
'Who said I'm a part of your block': Recording from Gantz raises question of role in next Knesset
In the audio, recorded during a private parlor meeting, Gantz challenges the premise that he belongs to the opposition camp. “Who said I’m even part of your bloc?” he asked.
Arab Israelis push to revive Joint List as divisions threaten their political voice
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: “There is anger in the Arab street because the Arab politicians haven’t managed to work together," political analyst Mohammed Darawshe tells the Post.
