Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
The legislation, Amendment No. 12, 2026, was sponsored by MK Limor Son Har Melech and passed by a vote of 52-43.
Israel Politics
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
FM Sa'ar names MK Michel Buskila as new deputy foreign minister after Haskel resigns
Buskila’s potential appointment comes one day after previous deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel announced that she was resigning from the government.
'Desecrating religious Zionism': Bennett slams Smotrich as true architect of draft evasion law
"I want to address the soldiers and tell them: Hold on tight, there are still 104 days of plunder and evasion, the reinforcements are on the way, and this terrible government is going," he said.
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer pulls out of 2026 election
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.
Knesset repeals 2021 kashrut reform, restores Rabbinate control over certification
Under the law, official kashrut certificates may be issued by the Chief Rabbinate Council, authorized local rabbis, and, within the IDF, the Military Rabbinate.
Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth
The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.
Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud
Frances confirmed that he was never formally invited to join Likud, saying he called the prime minister’s spokesman to ask how he could be offered a reserved spot and not know about it.
High Court cancels Land Authority head's appointment due to connection to Smotrich
The ruling came after all parties, including the government and Eliyahu, accepted a framework proposed by Justices Yael Willner, Ofer Grosskopf, and Khaled Kabub during a hearing earlier this month.
Netanyahu set to attend Lindsey Graham's funeral in DC, meet with Trump
Netanyahu is expected to fly on Saturday night and stay until Tuesday to attend the memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham and possibly meet US President Trump.
Sara Netanyahu requests Shin Bet security for her family, regardless of election outcome - report
According to N12, the request occured during a meeting with David Zini, head of the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency).
Knesset Finance Committee considers NIS 393 million transfer to Prime Minister's Office
MK Vladimir Beliak of the Together party, the opposition’s coordinator on the committee, spoke with Anat Davidov on 103FM’s Where's the Money program and addressed the budget additions being sought.
