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MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:22:16 GMT

On Tuesday, Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Degel Hatorah faction, gave a green light to work toward dissolving the Knesset “as soon as possible.”

Can Naftali Bennett win Israel without belonging to anyone? - analysis

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:53 GMT

Bennett has never built a home. Bayit Yehudi was a vehicle. Yamina was a vehicle. Bennett 2026 was a vehicle. Together, his new merger with Lapid, is a vehicle.

High Court cancels Karhi’s removal of KAN search chairwoman, orders appointment process to advance

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:38:44 GMT

Justices say minister lacked basis to remove retired judge Nechama Munitz, whose committee is central to filling vacancies on public broadcaster’s council.

Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage - analysis

BY ANNA BARSKY — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:06 GMT

The political alliance that was once considered Netanyahu’s most stable anchor, his exclusive political asset, can no longer be taken for granted.

Gov't under fire after revised Oct. 7 inquiry bill drops wording on ‘full, thorough’ probe

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:54:03 GMT

Bereaved families accused the government of attempting to whitewash government failures through the revision, as lawmakers resumed debates on the continuous government bill.

Netanyahu denies role in alleged 2009 efforts to broker Yediot-Israel Hayom understandings

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:46 GMT

The hearing focused on claims that intermediaries close to Netanyahu discussed possible limits on the weekend edition of Israel Hayom in exchange for improved coverage of Netanyahu and his family in

'All options are relevant': Dedi Simchi aims to influence political arena from within - 103FM

BY 103FM — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:54:37 GMT

"I don't know what else I am doing, but I made the decision to enter and influence from the political arena," Simchi said. "In my opinion, it's no longer possible to sit on the sidelines."

Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:52 GMT

Hendel presented the main points of the national post-trauma plan during a Sunday press conference alongside members of the Reservists Party who were wounded physically and mentally in combat.

How Netanyahu's battle with legal system may shape future of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:09 GMT

The High Court is trying to avoid addressing whether Gofman can be trusted to ethically manage Mossad spies.

Knesset unanimously approves law banning the use of "skunk" liquid at demonstrations

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:07:15 GMT

Additionally, any use of a water cannon to disperse a demonstration must be recorded with full visual documentation, ensuring appropriate image quality and audible sound.

Likud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll

BY ANNA BARSKY/MAARIV — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:54:58 GMT

In the Likud list for the 26th Knesset, according to the poll of members, Talya Gottlieb leads with 71.5%. Following her are Amir Ohana with 69.9%, Moshe Saada with 61.6%, and Eli Cohen with 56.6%.

Israel entered Hamas war with weakened domestic weapons-production capacity, probe finds

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The report examined Israel’s ability to preserve domestic production of weapons, raw materials, components, and infrastructure used by the defense establishment and the IDF.

Haredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to disband gov't over draft law

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:48:03 GMT

Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Monday for preparations to begin to dissolve the Knesset already next week, during a faction meeting at the Knesset.

Knesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in Jerusalem

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:18:26 GMT

The law was passed by a unanimous vote of 93 to 0, as the Knesset opened its summer session on Sunday, following more than a month-long spring recess.

Lapid says more party mergers to come soon ahead of elections, as Liberman calls for constitution

BY KESHET NEEV AND SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:12:59 GMT

Lapid made the remarks at the Guidelines for Jewish-Democratic Policy conference, held at the Judaism and State Policy Center of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu on '60 Minutes' - what he said, didn't say - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:08:31 GMT

The full 80-minute interview, which CBS posted online, was far more revealing.

Levin's refusal to meet with Supreme Court harms Israeli public, judiciary, AG argues

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:14:41 GMT

“In effect, from a system-of-government perspective, this constitutes a severe, unjustified, and unexplained infringement by the executive branch on the judiciary."

'You killed the people of Israel!' Former hostage calls on all Knesset members to resign

BY YIFAT ROSENBERG — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:08:44 GMT

"I call on all Knesset members, everyone - just resign. Take responsibility and get out of our lives," Braslavski said.

Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs new party bid with ex-Jerusalem deputy mayor - exclusive

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:55:13 GMT

Haddad is aiming to translate his social media support into real influence within Jerusalem's political apparatus.

Netanyahu meets with leaders of Druze, Circassian communities at Dead Sea summit

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 11 May 2026 02:42:40 GMT

"I want to tell you what the most important mission is - to ensure life. I am committed to this, and by the way, I am also speaking with President Trump about it," Netanyahu said during the meeting.

Bill to prosecute October 7 terrorists set for vote as Knesset returns from recess

BY KESHET NEEV AND SAM HALPERN — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:08:18 GMT

The bill would create a special legal framework for prosecuting Hamas terrorists and others involved in the massacre, including Nukhba terrorists captured inside Israel.

Culture Minister Miki Zohar claims Hamas plotted Oct. 7 attacks during Bennett-Lapid gov't

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:37:57 GMT

Zohar's remarks came even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government was already in power when the 2023 attacks occurred.

High Court questions comptroller’s authority to probe core Oct. 7 failures

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:40:44 GMT

The petitions seek to halt or limit Matanyahu Englman’s audit of the October 7 failures, arguing that the scale of the disaster requires a broader, independent investigative mechanism.

Levin-backed appointments bill advances despite warning from A-G it would politicize civil service

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:01:32 GMT

The bill, which would give ministers and the government far broader control, would apply to a long list of senior posts, including any post requiring government approval.

State asks High Court for more time in Arab-Israeli bodies retention petition, families oppose

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:17:42 GMT

The petition asks the court to order the immediate release of the bodies for burial, arguing that the justification previously relied upon by the state no longer applies.

IDF chief pushes Knesset to help draft ultra-Orthodox as manpower concerns grow

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND KESHET NEEV AND AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:37:49 GMT

In March, Zamir sparked a public political storm with remarks at a cabinet meeting about a military manpower shortage, saying, “I am raising 10 red flags before the IDF collapses into itself.”

Roman Gofman's appointment as next Mossad chief cannot stand, A-G tells High Court

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 10 May 2026 13:48:55 GMT

Baharav-Miara argued that the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments relied on an incomplete picture when it accepted Gofman’s explanation of his past conduct.

Bennett, Eisenkot, Liberman merger could secure 61-seat coalition without Arab parties - poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:43 GMT

Under the three-party alliance scenario, the opposition bloc would reach 61 seats, compared with 49 for Netanyahu’s coalition and 10 for the Arab parties.

Golan: Eisenkot should join Democrats or Bennett-Lapid, opposition should partner with Ra'am

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:53 GMT

“I look at the political map. The alliance already underway between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will be judged by one question only: Does it enlarge the bloc for change?” Golan said.

Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:12:58 GMT

The party said the alliance was born out of the understanding that the faith-based nationalist public in Israel currently "needs a strong political home."