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Lapid rejects Democrats merger, says divide with Yair Golan mirrors gap with Netanyahu

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks at the Knesset on the day of US President Donald Trump's address, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

Prosecution opposes Ben-Gvir’s request to freeze ruling requiring promotion of senior officer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit party faction in the Knesset last month. Under Ben-Gvir, investigations into alleged Jewish nationalist crime have plummeted 73% since 2023, says the writer.

Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy

A daycare teacher plays with children at a WIZO daycare center.