Israeli politics
Young Israeli voters shifting right, Netanyahu leads as preferred candidate - poll
A recent survey reveals a significant shift in young Israeli voters' political preferences, with a growing right-wing alignment and strong support for Netanyahu.
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
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
Bennett slams ‘unconstitutional’ bill linking party debts to new political campaign
Naftali Bennett called a Likud-backed bill “unconstitutional,” accusing the government of trying to block his 2026 comeback by forcing him to repay old party debts first.
Some free advice for Netanyahu, pivot politically to the center - opinion
The prime minister has been beholden to religious and ultra-nationalist parties for most of his career.
Shas quits its coalition positions, demands regulation around haredi draft law
Shas vowed to continue advocating for yeshiva students, whom the party describes as “the secret of the spiritual and historical existence of the Jewish people.”
Netanyahu dismisses national security chief over disputes on Qatar strike, Gaza operations
Tzachi Hanegbi: Tenure as National Security Council head will end today, October 7 failures demand investigation • PM appoints NSC deputy as acting chief
Knesset winter session, where it left off and what’s ahead - explainer
Returning from its months-long recess, the Knesset will open its winter session on Monday in the plenum amid shifting political dynamics brought by Israel’s new ceasefire.
Israelis tired of divisiveness and ready to move forward, but their leaders are not - opinion
We need the positivity that Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demonstrated in their wonderful speeches in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Ron Dermer, Israel’s architect of survival, deserves gratitude, not protest, for his work - opinion
The hostage agreement wouldn’t have happened without Dermer’s involvement.
Former PM Naftali Bennett's X account posts suspicious scam link in apparent hack
"The Israel News app is now available. Download it and share your thoughts. Exclusive to Israelis. Currently available only on Windows," the post's caption reads.
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
Stop blaming Israel for global antisemitism - opinion
I am critical of the current Israeli government. I have condemned politicians across the coalition and opposition for foolish statements that have been weaponized by antisemites.
