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Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.

HUNGARIAN ELECTION winner Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks to the media in Budapest, on Wednesday.
 A protester holds a portrait of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki during a protest against US President Donald Trump near the US embassy in Baghdad, on Jan. 29, 2026.

Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts

IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report

 A voter holds his proof of Kuwaiti citizenship upon arriving at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kuwait City on June 6, 2023.

Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality


Feldstein says 'Netanyahu erased concept of responsibility for October 7,' in first KAN interview

Former military spokesman for the Prime Minister Eli Feldstein gave a public interview on Monday for the first time since he was accused over the Bild and Qatargate cases.

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

Not someday: Israel is ready for a new woman prime minister now - opinion

Israel’s democracy is mature enough for another woman prime minister, and leaders are already emerging.

MKs Pnina Tameno-Shete and Sharren Haskel.

'Fake news': PMO denies Netanyahu refused to sign Syria security agreement at UNGA

The PMO dismissed reports of a Syria deal being refused, clarifying that while there were contacts under US auspices, they never progressed to any agreement or understanding.

 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

'Danger to Israel’s national security': Elmakayes warns against Gofman's Mossad appointment

Elmakayes was 17 when Shin Bet detained him for over a year after intelligence officers from the IDF's 210th Division, then headed by Gofman, passed him classified information to publish on Telegram.

Ronen Gofman at a ceremony while commander of the IDF's 210th Division, September 2022.

Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms

The PMO noted that Rinthalak's family, as well as the Thai ambassador to Israel, Boonyarit Vichienphan, expressed their appreciation for Israel's efforts to return Rinthalak's remains.

Sudthisak Rinthalak

British MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh graft case

Ex-PM Hasina's jail sentence (5 years) is the latest in a string of verdicts. She faces a combined 21 years in other corruption cases and a separate death sentence over a crackdown.

Tulip Siddiq Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn shadow economic secretary to the treasury attends the Fawcett Society Womens Conference on October 14, 2023 in London, England.

Naftali Bennett voices support for Netanyahu pardon, coupled with PM's political exit

Former PM: "I will support a binding agreement that will include a dignified withdrawal [for Netanyahu] from political life alongside the end of the trial."

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia in critical condition as son’s return uncertain

Bangladesh’s former PM Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition with a severe chest infection, while her exiled son Tarique Rahman signals uncertainty over returning amid political tensions.

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) hold pictures of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman while joining in a rally, days after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 7, 2024.

Dror Or identified as Gaza hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms

Or was murdered on October 7, 2023, and his body was taken to Gaza by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. His death was formally determined on May 2, 2024. Or was 48 and had three children.

Dror Or

Mossad officer 'G' steps aside amid fallout from October 7 probe

Brig.-Gen. "G" was seconded to the Mossad over the past few months while serving as the IDF Intelligence Directorate's Operations chief.

An silhouette of an intelligence agent with the Mossad logo in the background.