Israeli politics
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
With elections to be held no later than October, the upcoming summer session, set to begin on May 10, is the government's last opportunity to pass legislation during its term.
Bennett draws coalition line: No government with those who do not serve - interview
Netanyahu, Bismuth to advance controversial haredi draft bill amid IDF manpower shortage
Eisenkot on senior coalition member: “He should have stayed on Channel 12”
Liberman rules out possibility of Arab, haredi partes in next government
The Yisrael Beytenu chair said that his decision reflects the "basic values of the Zionist movement."
Appointment of Civil Service commissioner faces uncertainty in High Court
The government had repeatedly promised to establish an orderly process for High Commissioner appointments, but had failed to do so.
No. 1: Benjamin Netanyahu: Flipping the Middle East on its head for better or worse
If influence, not approval, is our standard, Benjamin Netanyahu was the center of 5785. When he moved, the system moved: generals, ministers, markets, mediators, enemies.
No. 16: Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid: Leading Israel's opposition
Both Gantz and Lapid have voiced that they would provide Netanyahu with a “safety-net” for a hostage deal, offering political backing without preconditions. Yet, the two also have opposing opinions.
No. 32: Naftali Bennett: The former Israeli PM who may shape the nation's future
Without building a party, offering a platform, or unveiling a team, Naftali Bennett has already shifted the political map.
Gov't approves Netanyahu's chief of staff as Israel's ambassador to UK
Despite the approval, the process takes several months, and Braverman will most likely not arrive in London until November.
Likud MK May Golan to be questioned on suspicion of aggravated bribery charges – N12
Golan was originally questioned for suspicion of breach of trust and fraudulent activity, and is also suspected of obstructing the investigation and interfering with and hindering a police officer.
Likud's strength drops amid Gaza City op. as Bennett-Eisenkot threaten to close gap - poll
Following Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings of international isolation, which rattled the stock market, the coalition bloc has weakened to 49 Knesset seats, while the opposition stands at 61 seats.
May Golan storms Lahav 433, takes off with her mother during interrogation
The Israeli Police is now looking into the possibility of arresting Golan over this incident, even if she still has immunity as a member of the Knesset, according to Israeli media.
Refusal to adhere to legal input ‘not a reform, but crushing of democracy," says attorney-general
Intense agreements between senior figures in Israel's judicial world brought the Supreme Court to this point.
