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PM Netanyahu accuses Case 4000 lead prosecutor of lying, 'directive meeting' with Filber

Monday's accusation came during the Prime Minister's cross-examination. The PM has denied any wrongdoing in the case.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations, in Jerusalem, February 15, 2026.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the government meeting on January 4, 2026.

New right-wing parties keep failing to unseat Likud - opinion

Many have tried unsuccessfully to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud from the Right, but a more realistic goal would be to take votes away from Naftali Bennett.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026|ByORI WERTMAN

Prime Minister's Office Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman pictured attending a funeral in Modi'in, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Braverman asks Supreme Court to lift travel ban, argues diplomatic post, foreign relations at stake

Tzachi Braverman has asked Israel's High Court to overturn a district court ruling reinstating restrictive conditions, including a travel ban, preventing him from assuming his London ambassador post.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ 51st Annual National Leadership Mission.

Suspicious envelope found at Prime Minister's Office, sent to biological lab

The envelope was examined by Israel Police forensic laboratory personnel on location, who eliminated the possibility of an explosive. It was then sent to a biological laboratory in Ness Ziona.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Netanyahu: Ronen Bar responsible for 'unlawful' arrests of W. Bank settlers

This comes as a senior Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) official in charge of the Jewish Division, identified as A., suspended himself on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Three journalists to give testimony to police relating to 'Qatargate'

Feldstein admitted to receiving the money but asserted he was unaware that its source was tied to Qatar.

APRIL 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

ILLUSTRATION: Shirit Avitan Cohen, Suleiman Maswadeh, Nir Dvori

'Bennett 2026': Former PM Naftali Bennett registers new political party

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett's new party is likely to be the largest in a general election, according to polls over recent weeks.

APRIL 1, 2025ByELIAV BREUER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

THEN-PRIME minister Naftali Bennett and then-foreign minister Yair Lapid hold a news conference in the Knesset, 2022.

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan' - report

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

MARCH 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls a snap election, warning that Trump’s trade actions and sovereignty threats pose a major crisis for Canada’s future.

MARCH 23, 2025ByREUTERS

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a press conference after meeting with provincial and territorial leaders at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 21, 2025.

Shin Bet detains, releases PMO worker and activist after espionage probe - report

The suspicion arose after the senior PMO employee sent information to the activist who wanted to protest in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vehicle regarding the Israeli leader's convoy.

MARCH 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

View of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's convoy in Jerusalem. April 05, 2021.

Ousting Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu's maneuver to avoid scrutiny over October 7 - analysis

This is his attempt to put all of the blame on the IDF and Shin Bet without anyone looking seriously into his role. If he is never probed, it will be difficult to learn how to avoid another disaster.

MARCH 20, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Liberman announces intention to run for PM, slams Netanyahu for stalling hostage deal

Liberman criticized Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis, accusing him of stalling the hostage deal and claiming that it benefits him politically.

MARCH 16, 2025ByELIAV BREUER, WALLA!