Israeli politics
Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview
“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.
Haredi MK Gafni urges Netanyahu to advance Torah study bill unchanged despite legal warnings
Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis
Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis
Levin-backed appointments bill advances despite warning from A-G it would politicize civil service
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
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.
Roman Gofman's appointment as next Mossad chief cannot stand, A-G tells High Court
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
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.
Eisenkot, Liberman hold ‘lengthy meeting’ agreeing to deepen coordination amid merger reports
Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman agreed to deepen cooperation between their parties, fueling speculation of a merger ahead of elections.
Bennett-Lapid merger kicks off, Gantz left in the dust: Is this the end of the Netanyahu era?
Israel’s political landscape is shifting fast as Bennett, Lapid and Eisenkot reshape the battle over Netanyahu’s future.
Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins politics, calls to annex Gaza Strip
Pollard, who had spent 30 years in prison for spying and providing Israel with top-secret classified information, has has since become a strong critic of Netanyahu.
Liberman calls for ‘decisive outcome,’ vows not to sit in government with Netanyahu
Launching the campaign at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman vowed not to sit in a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Without Netanyahu, Likud expected to fall below 20 seats, poll shows
Among opposition voters, 42.4% said Likud would receive 10-20 seats without Netanyahu, while 37.7% said it would fall below 10 seats. Only 8.3% said Likud could still reach 30 or more seats.
Likud political storm: Netanyahu's demand for reserved spots sparks tension
The unusual threat could shake up the list and push a significant number of ministers and MKs out of their positions.
