Otzma Yehudit
Ben-Gvir-backed 'muezzin bill' to limit mosque loudspeakers passes preliminary Knesset reading
The bill's proposal argues that in many Muslim countries there are clear restrictions on noise levels, and "some countries have almost entirely prohibited the use of loudspeaker systems in mosques."
Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage
Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.
Likud and Otzma Yehudit lose ground, opposition makes gains in recent election survey - poll
The Religious Zionist Party, led by Bezalel Smotrich, gained a mandate, conferring the coalition a loss of one seat.
Smotrich to return to Knesset, while remaining finance minister
The move’s purpose is to push Otzma Yehudit MK Yizhak Kroyzer out of the Knesset.
Netanyahu proposes Fogel for intelligence minister, Smotrich opposes
Netanyahu proposed Fogel as intelligence minister, but Smotrich blocked it over coalition issues. The offer was intended to ease tensions between Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Naftali Bennett's attack on Amit Segal could cost him politically - analysis
Bennett's strategy of maintaining silence was effective in the polls. However, the attack on popular Channel 12 journalist Amit Segal might change the course of his political future.
Is Israel likely to deteriorate into civil war? - opinion
Retired Supreme Court president Aharon Barak fears that Israel is headed toward civil war.
First budget bills expected to pass into law overnight
The bills were expected to pass with a comfortable majority, following the return of MK Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party to the government.
Knesset approves Ben-Gvir’s return to government, national security minister role
The Knesset is set to approve Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s reappointment despite legal challenges.
Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir agree on return to gov't after Israel ends Gaza ceasefire
The announcement comes after Israel renewed strikes on Hamas and PIJ targets in the Gaza Strip. The attorney-general calls Ben-Gvir's reinstatement 'unlawful at this time.'
Ben-Gvir strikes budget compromise, abstains on first bill
The abstention means that the government now has a comfortable majority to pass the Economics Arrangements Bill on Wednesday.