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Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says

This is the second time Ernst and Netanyahu have met in the last year, with them previously meeting in August 2025, when the war with Hamas was still ongoing in Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 23 January 2026), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).
Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Bild case: Hearing scheduled for today on extending restrictive conditions of PMO chief of staff

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu

Yemen's presidential leadership council has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the country's new prime minister.

Yemen PM Salem bin Breik resigns, Zindani appointed successor


Ari Rosenfeld named as NCO involved in PMO documents leak case

Regarding the request to release additional details from the indictment and hearing protocols, Judge Ala’a Masarwa agreed to review the restrictions on the gag order.

 Ari Rosenfeld, the NCO named in the PMO document leak affair.

Northern residents distraught as project coordinator resigns over reduced role

“With Minister Elkin’s entry into the position, my role and responsibilities were significantly altered," Marom's resignation letter stated.

 Eliezer (Eli) Marom ("Chayni") attends a joint meeting of the State Control Committee and the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on July 29, 2024.

Netanyahu finally gets to speak directly to the judges - analysis

He will dominate the next month...until Prosecution cross-examines him

(Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and judges at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024.

Feldstein to be released to house arrest, Supreme Court rules

The additional suspect, a reserve IDF NCO whose identity has not been approved for publication, is set to remain in custody. 

  Eli Feldstein, an IDF spokesman attends the funeral of Yehuda Dimentman, in Homesh, in the West Bank, on December 17, 2021

Israel feels like it's falling apart - to move forward, accountability must be taken - opinion

For Israel to move forward, it must confront challenges head-on. Accountability is not optional - it is a prerequisite for progress.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu steps outside his office in the Knesset last month. This coming week, Israelis will witness something unprecedented – a sitting prime minister will take the stand in a corruption trial where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Tel Aviv District Court rejects Netanyahu's request to shorten testimony in corruption trial

According to Israeli state broadcaster KAN, he requested to testify on only two non-consecutive days a week and for fewer hours.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in Jerusalem, on November 18, 2024

Hagari under fire: MKs, Halevi criticize spokesperson over Feldstein bill comments

Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.

 Brigadier-General Daniel Hagari, former IDF spokesperson.

Evidence deemed 'weak' against Feldstein on national security charge, judge rules

At the beginning of September, Feldstein attempted to leak the document’s contents to Israeli media in order to counter mass protests following the execution of hostages in Gaza.

  Eli Feldstein, an IDF spokesman attends the funeral of Yehuda Dimentman, in Homesh, in the West Bank, on December 17, 2021

'Witch hunt': Netanyahu releases video criticizing investigation into PMO, Eli Feldstein

In the video, Netanyahu called the investigation a "witch hunt" aimed not only at him, but at the Israeli public.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset plenum, November 18, 2024

Knesset votes on bill to reshape intelligence oversight under PMO

A controversial Knesset bill aims to create a PMO intelligence czar separate from IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet.

 IDF troops standing to attention at Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder's swearing in ceremony for head of military intelligence, August 21, 2024.