Israel Politics

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Bennett-led party could form government without Arab parties

The poll was conducted by Lazar Research, led by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in collaboration with Panel4All.

By MOSHE COHEN
04/01/2025
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court

'I won't back down': Ben-Gvir slams Smotrich, coalition after stormy Knesset vote

Ben-Gvir’s comments follow Tuesday’s stormy Knesset session, where Otzma Yehudit voted against the coalition and the "trapped profits" bill, which narrowly passed by a single vote. 

01/01/2025

Israeli opposition makes slight gain, holds majority over Bibi's coalition

According to the survey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition earned just 48 seats.

By MOSHE COHEN
27/12/2024
 Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu attends a protest in Tel Aviv, November 27, 2024

'Nothing' more important than firing A-G, even hostages, Israeli minister says

Eliyahu doubled down on his comments, stating that "the path to releasing the hostages hinges on a complete military victory."

Senior Israeli coalition member gives ultimatum to Ben-Gvir on attorney-general's dismissal

A senior coalition member said that Ben Gvir is “damaging the advancement of critical legislation.” Sources close to the minister called these claims “baseless excuses.”

25/12/2024
  The Knesset Economic Committee meets at the Knesset in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024.

Karhi presents revamped program for partial Kan privatization

Kan's news branch will be shut down, its main news radio station will be privatized, and its budget will cut to NIS 500 million.

(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, December 16, 2024

Coalition in crisis? Despite Ben-Gvir rebellion, Knesset passes 2025 budget's first reading

Smotrich, Ben-Gvir lock heads over A-G's firing • Otzma Yehudit party votes against coalition’s budget

Netanyahu's Likud gains seats as corruption trial, Syria action unfolds

The Likud's gains in the current poll remain steady even with the introduction of a party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

By MOSHE COHEN
13/12/2024

Netanyahu finally gets to speak directly to the judges

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

Rothman proposes bill to change all mentions of ‘West Bank’ in Israeli Law to ‘Judea and Samaria’

The name of the area in question is a point of contention both internationally and within Israel, and it is called different names in differing institutions.

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