Politics & Diplomacy

Jews ascending Temple Mount are instigating war, ultra-Orthodox MK says

MK Moshe Gafni says that Jewish law prohibits Jews from ascending the Mount and says such provocations give ammunition to Muslim extremists.

'No comparison between Holocaust and Nakba,' says Israeli Arab MK

Zionist Union MK Zouheir Bahloul is scheduled to speak at an alternative Holocaust remembrance ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Ex-MI chief: Netanyahu erred in rejecting Obama's defense aid offer

Israel wants $4b. to $4.5b. in aid in a new agreement to replace the current memorandum of understanding, or MOU, which expires in 2018.

Why did Sanders invoke West Bank when discussing poverty in Baltimore?

According to Sanders, two neighborhoods in Baltimore have worse infant mortality rates than in the West Bank.

Israel feels vindicated by congressmen pushing for more US military aid

83 senators send president letter asking to approve new defense package; Oren mocks Obama for saying world more peaceful; Shai: PM playing ‘dangerous game.’

Harness digital technology to reduce socio-economic gaps, Gamliel says

In an interview with the Post, Gamliel reveals how the country intends to use its status and know-how as the “startup nation” to harness digital technology to reduce socio-economic gaps.

New initiative to bring together Likud MKs with English-speaking immigrants in town hall meetings

Project to begin with Haskel, who revealed conflicts of interest to promote parliamentary transparency.

Large majority of US Senate pushes Obama to boost Israel aid

The funding is intended to boost Israel's military and allow it to maintain a technological advantage over its neighbors.

Bennett tells 'Post': Boycotts haven’t hurt Israel

Still, the education minister said he cooperates with the Strategic Affairs Ministry’s efforts to fight boycotts.

Top Senate Democrat chides Netanyahu over 'untimely' Golan remarks

Sen. Ben Cardin, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, counseled Israel to focus more on peace with the Palestinians.

Kremlin denies reports on Russian fire on Israeli jets in Syria

Kremlin spokesman says reports that Russian forces shot at IAF aircraft prompting Netanyahu to seek improved operational coordination with Moscow "are far from reality."

Israel should stop playing the victim card, MK tells Washington audiences

Getting out the message of an Israel that still needs improving was Zionist Union MK Merav Michaeli’s goal during a visit to the US this month.

State Attorney: Backing the Shin Bet’s interrogation tactics when they are under fire

Nitzan spent much of his career arguing before the High Court on a range of issues, but especially regarding security-related issues.

Swerving rightward out of control?

In what direction will Herzog and other politicians like Netanyahu, Bennett and Liberman be leaning at their Seders tonight?

Netanyahu, Putin tweak military coordination as Syria conditions change

In Moscow meeting, Netanyahu tells Putin the Golan Heights is a red line that must remain a part of Israel

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

This will be the two leaders’ third face-to-face meeting in seven months. During this same time period Netanyahu has met US President Barack Obama once.

Netanyahu threatens to fire Bennett after procedural argument in security cabinet

Tensions boil over between PM, Bayit Yehudi head

Margalit attack video raises uproar

In the video, MK Erel Margalit tried to explain why his party lost last year's election, while repeatedly criticizing figures in Likud and the Right.

Herzog faces backlash after urging Labor to shed 'Arab-loving' image

Education Minister Bennett, Joint List leader Odeh and Herzog's fellow Labor party members Yacimovich and Bahloul lash out at opposition leader.

LGBT organization demands ‘freedoms by right, not by grace’

World unconvinced by Netanyahu's claim Golan will remain part of Israel

“The conditions under which those territories are ultimately returned should be decided through negotiations between the respective parties," said a State Department spokesman.

Herzog slammed for remark about ‘Arab lovers’

Opposition leader involved in car accident.

Singapore PM open about defense relationship with Israel

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong makes unusual public admission by an Asian country of a close military relationship with Israel.

WATCH: US Congressional panel holds hearing on BDS movement

The hearing, titled “Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish State,” is taking place before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Netanyahu: Court will take into account all circumstances surrounding Hebron soldier

“As a father of a soldier and the prime minister I want to say again that the the IDF backs up its soldiers.”

Israeli terror victim to UNSC: Spread faith, tolerance and love

"I do not hate or support hatred. No amount of frustration justifies hurting another person. With a broken heart we come here today to ask for your help."

Israeli, Palestinian UN ambassadors exchange barbs on terrorism

Mansour tells the Security Council: Let my people be free.

Netanyahu, Liberman trade barbs over who is more right-wing

Liberman said that Netanyahu was feeling pressure because it is no longer possible to expand his narrow, 61-MK coalition.

Sa’ar and Bennett call for action against tunnels

“Israel can’t count on the assumption that Hamas is deterred," Bennett said.

Netanyhau after Jerusalem bus explosion: We will settle accounts with terrorists

Rivlin, Odeh also condemn suspected attack.