Politics & Diplomacy

Coalition crisis averted: 9000 Ethiopian immigrants to be brought to Israel over 5 years

2 MKs have been absenting themselves from votes in the Knesset plenum for two months, protesting the lack of implementation of a cabinet decision about the immigrants.

Zionist Union lawmaker slammed for claiming Palestinian stabber is 'not a terrorist'

Herzog: A terrorist is a terrorist, no matter who he kills; Netanyahu writes that MK's statement is “shameful.”

Yesh Atid becomes matchmaker for soldiers, immigrants for Passover seder

People can sign up for the service or volunteer to host people on the party's website.

Deputy Defense Minister says Sanders needs to ‘learn the facts’ about Israel

Democrat candidate inflated Gaza death toll; Elkin: Politicians sometimes make mistakes.

Herzog’s show of contempt for UN’s ‘Zionist is Racism’ resolution is remembered

"The message that my father related back then at the UN is still relevant today, perhaps more than ever before," Mike Herzog said.

Zionist Union’s Shmuli named most ‘social’ MK

The most “social” party overall was Meretz, and Bayit Yehudi ranked lowest among parties.

Lapid condemns attacks on Supreme Court

Bennett appoints former MK Wortzman to key party post

Azeri envoy to US explains why world ignores Nagorno-Karabakh, focuses on Israel

“It does appear that the world feels more comfortable ignoring the conflict.”

Kahlon confirms unity talks stymied by Herzog probe

"Apparently there were contacts that were intended to bring [Isaac] Buji Herzog into the government," Kahlon said.

Netanyahu backs Shaked in criticizing High Court over gas deal decision

Justice Sohlberg: “Instead of ‘sit and do not act’ in order to be on the side of safety, it is better to “rise up and act’ as the law stipulates.”

Haredi MK Gafni hints at possible solution to Western Wall pluralist prayer area crisis

“They can go wherever they want, they can do whatever they want but not together with us," MK says.

Israel hopes to renew ties with Havana following US-Cuba thaw

No sitting Israeli prime minister has ever visited South America.

Joint List MK pushes legislation forcing Israel to join International Criminal Court

I expect a heavy objection from the coalition. But this could be a test to Israel's declared commitment to international law, MK tells Post.

Shas cancels rally due to scandal

Party officials were concerned the event would either become too much of a protest rally that could harm Deri's case or have an embarrassingly poor turnout.

Poll: Israeli Jews prefer Clinton over Trump

Most Israeli Jews say world, Palestinian terrorism have the same roots, and Europe is unable to fight terror.

Bennett announces nine candidates to serve on Council for Higher Education

Bennett has asked the university heads to approve his list within a week's time, after which he intends to seek approval from the Public Appointments Committee.

Financial tensions simmer between Kafr Kasim and neighboring Jewish city

Rosh Ha’ayin has rejected suggestions of sharing Afek industrial park’s tax money with Kafr Kasim.

Herzog denies talking about case with Mandelblit

State argues new probe should not impact his ministerial appointment.

Netanyahu, Barak fire back at posthumous attack from Meir Dagan

In an interview conducted before his death, the former Mossad chief questioned the PM and former prime minister's management of the country.

Bennett powers in party to be cut tonight

Activists in the party want more power for themselves and to punish Bennett for leading the party from 12 seats to eight in last year's election.

Netanyahu: 'I'll clear my schedule this week to meet Abbas'

PM says his door “is always open to those who want to pursue peace with Israel.”

US-Israel alliance needed now in light of ISIS, Iran threats, visiting US Speaker says

“I wanted to come to Israel first to emphasize how important the US’ commitment to Israel and strong friendship with Israel is to us,” Paul Ryan says at Knesset.

Shaked slams High Court 'hypocrisy': Why didn't they strike down the Oslo Accords?

Justice minister slams Court for striking down Netanyahu's gas policy, saying she fears that the world will start to view Israel as a "country which eats its investors."

Deri, under criminal investigation, asks his followers not to rebel

Shas leader showed up for Sunday's cabinet meeting and maintains a full work schedule ahead of questioning under caution that is expected to take place later this week.

UN censors Israeli exhibition featuring Zionism and Jerusalem

Three out of 13 displays put together for the exhibition were disqualified by the UN including one about Jerusalem, another about Israeli Arabs and a third about Zionism.

Ariel visits Rabin Center, encourages all Israelis to go

Ariel is the chairman of Tkuma, the right-flank of Bayit Yehudi, and was a vocal opponent of the Oslo Accords signed when Rabin was premier.

Netanyahu after Court throws wrench into gas deal: Gov't must be given tools to govern

"We were elected to bring results to the citizens, and we need the tools to do that," Netanyahu says at cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu to Kerry: Israel thoroughly investigating Hebron incident

Abbas says he is ready to meet Netanyahu "at any time."

Netanyahu guilty of 'diplomatic terrorism against US,' Livni says

The former foreign minister attacked Netanyahu's decision to name Ran Baratz as his next chief media adviser despite highly critical posts he wrote about Obama, Kerry.