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Miri Regev says Likud will go to primaries, but 'Netanyahu's voice will be heard in the process'

BY 103FM — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:32:01 GMT

Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Attali on the 103FM program Seven Nine, Regev said that after several days of uncertainty, the party would hold primaries.

Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say

BY YOAV ETIEL AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:49:28 GMT

According to the police spokesperson, Barakeh gave a speech in 2022 where he said "words of praise and identification with terrorists and terrorist organizations."

Naftali Bennett warns Israel-US ties are weakening, urges overhaul of public diplomacy

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:34:41 GMT

“A nation cannot base its long-term strategy on a president who currently supports Israel,” Bennett said during a conversation with Jennifer Sutton.

'New Covenant': Bennett outlines plan to 'build Israel from scratch' in every major area of life

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:11:59 GMT

Bennett said that he has spent the past two years working with professionals in various aspects to build plans addressing the core problems facing the country.

Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills

BY SHIR PERETS AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:22:29 GMT

According to their statement, Netanyahu "made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly."

Likud tensions rise as Netanyahu threatens to leave over 10 reserved election slots

BY ANNA BARSKY — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:29:52 GMT

According to the sources, Likud's Central Committee Chairman Haim Katz believes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand could "crush the Likud."

Resurrecting Herodium: A royal desert fortress awakens After 2,000 years

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DERECH ERETZ — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:36:37 GMT

Netanyahu pushes to reserve seats for Sa'ar, Kahlon in top ten Likud slots - report

BY SHIR PERETS AND YEHUDA SHLEZINGER — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:57:17 GMT

The Likud is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the party's future and to debate replacing the primaries with a “selection committee” system.

Haredi parties continue to boycott coalition voting over Torah Study bill

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:02:17 GMT

Shas Party leader Arye Deri also attributed the boycott of coalition voting to the recent rise in police arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Ben-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:47:53 GMT

"We respect President Trump, but first of all, the soldiers of Israel, our fighters, our citizens. The security of Israel's civilians comes first," he said.

Likud MK Illouz: Amid draft debate, it's time to end the Likud-haredi partnership - interview

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:15 GMT

"We’re in a place where what they’re asking, in my eyes, can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel,” MK Illouz said to the Post.

Shas spiritual leader: Iran deal is punishment for draft dodger arrests, A-G is 'wicked woman'

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:21:05 GMT

"Trump turned against us because of the decrees being imposed on Torah scholars and because they are being arrested,” Yosef said.

High Court presses state over judicial selection overhaul, warns of political incentives

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:24:45 GMT

High Court hears petitions challenging the judicial selection overhaul, all 11 justices question whether the changes shift appointments toward political control and threaten judicial independence.

Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation

BY URI SELA/WALLA — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:28:34 GMT

The ruling followed a petition submitted by the Movement for Quality Government last month, which demanded the video’s removal within four days.

Eisenkot's Yashar ties Netanyahu's Likud at 21 seats as opposition regains Knesset majority - poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:46:28 GMT

The poll suggests growing voter dissatisfaction with both Likud and Bennett's alliance, with Eisenkot's Yashar emerging as a major beneficiary and the opposition regaining a potential majority.

Likud Legal Advisor Avi Halevy announces immediate resignation in letter to Netanyahu

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:09:27 GMT

Further, he thanked Netanyahu for the trust placed in him during his years in office.

Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:03 GMT

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections - interview

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:49:19 GMT

Speaking after the party held internal primaries this week to determine its Knesset list, Hendel said he was engaged in "sensitive talks" regarding a merger.

High Court urges Knesset to hold third vote on state comptroller after filming scandal

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:24:55 GMT

Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s longtime personal attorney, was elected on June 3 after a dramatic two-round Knesset vote. Petitions against his appointment argue that the vote was legally defective.

Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy ahead of elections

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:19:02 GMT

The plan is said to be aimed at boosting the country's technological edge and positioning Israel as a global and regional leader in artificial intelligence.

LGBTQ defunding risks layoffs and service cuts, labor union warns MK Golan

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:18:59 GMT

Histadrut HaMaof, a branch of Israel's national labor federation, demanded that the government halt the move and hold talks with workers’ representatives before any funding is cut.

Ben-Gvir appoints bereaved family members as official inspectors under terrorist death penalty law

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:13:15 GMT

The official inspectors will play a central role in overseeing the conditions of the terrorists sentenced to death, and are granted supervisory powers regarding the implementation of the law.

Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:45:24 GMT

Netanyahu is charged in the case with fraud and breach of trust.

Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds

BY MAARIV — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:31 GMT

While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.

High Court has no legal basis to overturn State Comptroller election, Rabello argues

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:13:39 GMT

State Comptroller-elect Michael Rabello, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal attorney, was elected on June 3 as Israel’s next state comptroller after a dramatic and disputed Knesset vote.

'Sold their brothers': Israeli right-wing figures brand Witkoff, Kushner as 'losers' over Iran deal

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:01 GMT

Channel 14 commentators criticized Kushner and Witkoff's involvement in the US deal with Iran, claiming that they're turning their backs on the country in a time of need.

Bennett launches critique against Netanyahu, claims he is the 'only one' who can defeat him

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:03:12 GMT

"The current government is no longer capable of advancing Israel," said the former prime minister during an interview with KAN News.

Knesset's election of Rabello as comptroller conducted unlawfully, retired justice tells high court

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:15:50 GMT

The petitions argue that the secrecy of the vote was not a technical formality, but a central legal protection meant to allow MKs to vote freely.

Most Israelis believe internal conflicts, polarization are biggest threats to Israel, study reveals

BY ANNA BARSKY — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:29:32 GMT

The study revealed that the majority of the public in Israel, 55%, sees internal polarization and disagreement as the most dangerous threat to the country’s continued existence.

Bennett: 'Clock for Iran regime change to start as soon as government in Israel changes'

BY JONAH DAVIDOV AND AARON GLICK — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:49:11 GMT

"The term of the Netanyahu government began with a civil war, continued with the massacre of the seven in October, and ends with a historic failure against Iran," said Bennett.