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'Know your place': Gotliv calls for IDF chief Zamir's dismissal after his criticism of draft law

BY 103FM — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:57:35 GMT

“The chief of staff should be the number one soldier and nothing else,” Shekalim said. “He is not supposed to be a lawmaker, and he is not supposed to set policy."

Netanyahu seeking electoral stalemate, new elections to stay in power, former adviser says

BY 103FM — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:39:19 GMT

Former adviser to the prime minister, Aviv Bushinsky, said Netanyahu would try to preserve a political deadlock and keep the change bloc from reaching 61 seats.

Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:49:18 GMT

The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.

Opposition vows to repeal coalition's legislative blitz after elections, pledges to 'repair Israel'

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:28:45 GMT

Democrats Party leader Yair Golan said that “the 25th Knesset will be remembered as the most extreme, divisive, and destructive Knesset in the history of the State of Israel.”

‘Direct danger to Israel’s health’: Medical schools deans fight bill pushing for gender segregation

BY HADAR KATSMAN — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:47:40 GMT

The proposed bill “is a direct danger to the health of the citizens of Israel,” the deans wrote in a public letter shared on Monday.

Chaos within Likud: Primary battle deepens as party court questions leadership's conduct - analysis

BY ANNA BARSKY — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:25:01 GMT

The legal dispute comes as Likud leaders remain deadlocked over the party's primary rules despite days of negotiations involving Netanyahu, Katz, Bitan and other senior party figures.

Likud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:13:36 GMT

Netanyahu reportedly has held several meetings with Katz ahead of the vote, seeking to bridge disagreements over the primary system.

Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:53:40 GMT

Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

MK Haim Biton questioned over suspected use of public funds to finance private Shas newspaper

BY EFRAT FORSHER — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:10:27 GMT

He is suspected of using funds from the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network to finance a private Shas-affiliated newspaper while serving as the network’s director-general seven years ago.

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:20:45 GMT

With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Shas spiritual leader appears to open door to Eisenkot government, says Netanyahu ‘won’t repent’

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:56:26 GMT

The rare remarks suggested that Shas could potentially be open to joining a government led by Eisenkot, raising questions over the longstanding haredi alliance with Netanyahu's bloc.

Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy

BY SHIR PERETS — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:11 GMT

Knesset Speaker Ohana said he had informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of his budget-reduction initiative and that the funds are expected to be deposited in the treasury.

Knesset panel advances bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders amid legal warnings

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:16:04 GMT

The advancement of a bill to freeze the arrests of draft evaders comes after the contentious Basic Law: Torah Study bill advanced last week in the Knesset’s House Committee.

Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims

BY ANNA BARSKY — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:51:49 GMT

Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.

MK Dan Illouz expected to announce he is leaving Likud - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND KESHET NEEV — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:50:12 GMT

In June, Illouz told the Post that the haredi parties "can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel," saying that the coalition should sever ties with them.

Yashar overtakes Likud, Netanyahu as Zionist opposition bloc nears 61-seat majority - poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:46:21 GMT

Additionally, the new party led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel failed to cross the electoral threshold, but pulled voters from Religious Zionist Party, knocking them from five seats to four.

Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:54:05 GMT

“Trump wants to distance himself from him [Netanyahu]. The relationship has become a burden, and it is already hurting him in the upcoming US midterm elections," Liberman said.

Knesset advances Torah study bill after haredim, Netanyahu agree to strip controversial clause

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:35:52 GMT

The agreement is expected to allow the bill to advance in the Knesset's House Committee ahead of its final second and third readings after previous coaltion objections to wording.

WATCH: ‘We’ve paid with our blood’: Veterans confront haredi lawmakers demanding support

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:51:31 GMT

The House Committee had convened to hear revisions on the contentious bill that seeks to enshrine Torah study as a fundamental value in the country’s Basic Law, ahead of final readings.

Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:01:56 GMT

MK Naama Lazimi called for a criminal investigation into Likud MK Nissim Vaturi, accusing him of incitement after he said she would fit in Hamas elections.

Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:41:11 GMT

“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”

Herzog draws red line after David Zini’s pledge of loyalty to the elected echelon

BY AMIR BOHBOT AND AVI SOLOMON — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:54:59 GMT

His remarks followed David Zini's comments, in which he explained why he accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to serve as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Eisenkot's Yashar edges out Netanyahu's Likud for first time in new Channel 13 poll

BY MAARIV AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:33:12 GMT

The results are the first in which Likud fell below Eisenkot's Yashar, following weeks of a tie between the two parties.

Haredi MK Gafni urges Netanyahu to advance Torah study bill unchanged despite legal warnings

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:45:27 GMT

Afik said that the legislation, in its current form, could allow Torah students to receive the same academic aid benefits as reservists, among other state benefits.

Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:09:38 GMT

The central question raised by Zini’s remarks is not whether the Shin Bet chief should obey the elected government; it is how he diagnoses what has gone wrong in Israeli governance.

Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:46 GMT

Shin Bet chief David Zini has ignited yet another political fire after he was recorded at a private event, seemingly pledging personal allegiance to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's justice minister urges government to defy High Court ruling on state comptroller revote

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:17:30 GMT

Yariv Levin said Rabello should "assume the position" of state comptroller, despite last week's call for a revote after the initial election was deemed invalid due to a secret-ballot controversy.

Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:34:15 GMT

The full recording obtained by The Jerusalem Post reveals that David Zini also defended the rule of law and said he would serve any elected government.

'This is a sign of what's to come:' Ehud Barak warns of Netanyahu's next move

BY 103FM — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:18:05 GMT

The former prime minister told 103FM that the government’s decision not to comply with High Court rulings is a sign of worse to come, and called on the opposition to lead a public campaign.

Israel unprepared to counter Iranian election meddling on social media, gov't probe finds

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:08:47 GMT

The finding comes as Israel enters an election year, which the report described as a particularly vulnerable period for attempts to manipulate public debate.