Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins

With Israel’s election set for October 27, this week's Deep Dive dives into why Likud is racing to pass key laws as haredi demands, military manpower concerns, and Eisenkot’s rise reshape the campaign

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara Netanyahu, and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu attend a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Atarot Heritage Center in northern Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews scuffle with police during a protest against the drafting of haredi jews, outside an IDF Recruitment Center in Jeursalem, November 12, 2025

The haredi draft question should be decided by voters, not outgoing lawmakers - editorial

Israelis, regardless of their political affiliation, cannot reasonably be expected to support legislation that even the prime minister could not bring himself to vote for.

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(FILE PHOTO) Israeli security forces, including from the IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet, operate in the Jenin area in the West Bank, November 20, 2024.

Israeli gov't approves plan to move over half a billion shekels from Arab sector to Shin Bet

The budget is to be taken from government decision 550, which was approved in 2021 to reduce economic and social gaps between Arab society and the rest of the population.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wife Sara Netanyahu (L), and sons Yair and Avner Netanyahu.

Shin Bet chief approves lifelong security detail for PM Netanyahu's wife Sara - report

N12, however, reported that it has not yet been determined whether Sara Netanyahu will receive security for life or for only five years, but it is estimated that her request will be granted.

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Stockholm pro-Palestine protest uses mock Auschwitz gate with word 'Gaza' to criticize Israel

The activists gathered to demand the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya from Israeli detention while depicting Gazan mothers and babies alongside a man in a blood-covered Netanyahu costume.

JULY 12, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Stockholm pro-Palestine protest uses mock Auschwitz gate with word 'Gaza' on July 11.

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

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.

JULY 12, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

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

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.

JULY 12, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Head of Shas party Aryeh Deri and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 8, 2025.

'Trust me bro': Trump's Iran approach harming perceptions of Israel, John Deaton tells 'Post'

Senate hopeful John Deaton warned that mixed messages from Trump and Netanyahu over the Iran war are eroding American trust in Israel and strengthening Tehran.

JULY 12, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
John Deaton, candidate for United States Senate in Massachusetts.

'One of Israel's greatest friends': Netanyahu, Herzog lead tributes as Israel mourns Lindsey Graham

Graham's death was announced on Sunday by his office on social media.

JULY 12, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, AMICHAI STEIN
Senator Lindsey Graham (L) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Souring Israel: When American Jews favor Mamdani over Netanyahu - editorial

According to a recent poll, the more engaged American Jews are in Jewish religious life – whether Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform – the stronger their attachment to Israel.

JULY 12, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lights the Empire State Building in celebration of America 250 at The Empire State Building on July 04, 2026 in New York City.

Grapevine: Non-sacred in the holy city

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JULY 11, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
IN THE German Colony: The struggle is changing course.

Netanyahu's office blasts 'fake news' over adviser Yossi Basad's exit

Rejecting reports of a dismissal, the Prime Minister's Office said Basad's departure was unrelated to any specific incident and stemmed from personal reasons.

JULY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

JULY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion

Criticism of the government’s resolution was voiced by President Isaac Herzog, embattled Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, and a slew of party leaders from the opposition.

JULY 10, 2026ByLIAT COLLINS
Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.