Benjamin Netanyahu

The question is not ‘Bibi: Yes or no?’ but the answer is, ‘Which Israel?’ - opinion

Perhaps, after nearly 80 years devoted to changing the Jewish condition, Israel has reached another stage of Zionism.

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with 'Jerusalem Post' Editor in Chief Zvika Klein, August 12, 2026.

The secret Smotrich kept from his wife: Israel was going to war with Iran - interview

Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats as Likud drops behind Eisenkot's Yashar once more - poll


Israelis immigrate abroad to find quiet away from constant war and political uncertainty

A Tel Aviv University study showed that Israeli immigration has remained at record levels, with an estimated 40,000 and 50,000 citizens exiting for at least a year in each of the past three years.

An undated drone photo of Arona, Italy.

Shipping traffic drops in Strait of Hormuz, as UAE condemns 'aggressive Iranian attack' on tankers

IDF to probe soldiers' conduct in Kusra • Katz to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police • US Energy Secretary says 9 million oil barrels pass through Hormuz daily

Israeli forces conduct a military operation in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 12, 2026.

WATCH: 'I know how to act responsibly': Smotrich outlines election strategy, plan to draft haredim

“I think that right now the Religious Zionist public can and should run on its own as a big, strong, significant party,” Smotrich told the Post.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Likud's Nir Barkat plotted to oust PM Netanyahu after October 7, journalist Amit Segal says

According to Segal, Health Minister Haim Katz told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the plot, who then foiled it by breaking the co-conspirators apart and strategic promotions.

Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry casts his vote at a polling station during the Likud party’s internal elections in Jerusalem, July 27, 2026.

Is Netanyahu the Palestinians’ new BFF? - opinion

The Saudis insisted they would not normalize relations until Israel and the Palestinians had made credible progress on negotiations toward statehood, something Netanyahu rejected.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, attend a funeral service for the late US senator Lindsey Graham in Washington, in July 2026.

Likud MKs remain barred from district primary slots after Supreme Court appeal is withdrawn

It does not affect the eight positions that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been authorized to fill with candidates of his choosing. The primary vote is currently scheduled for Monday.

Likud MK Afif Abed attends a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on whether incumbent Likud Knesset members can run in the party's district-based primary races, August 12, 2026

Lesson of the UAE, Abraham Accords: Lasting peace begins in the classroom - opinion

But six years later, after the Middle East has gone through one of the most turbulent periods in its history, a deeper lesson can be identified - true peace begins in the classroom.

 AL ZAYANI, NETANYAHU, Trump and bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Netanyahu's Likud must get its house in order if it hopes to perform this October - editorial

Voters choose a party on Election Day; they cannot rearrange its candidates or express a preference for particular individuals.

People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Jeursalem, July 27, 2026.

US prepares USS George Washington to replace Lincoln in Mid East, Iran maintains it controls Hormuz

Kusra residents vow to stay despite extremist settler violence • US, Israel deny agreement on foreign forces for Hezbollah disarmament • Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections

Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Likud regional slots, backs party court ruling

"The District Court decided not to intervene in the Likud court's decision, why should we intervene where the District Court found no problem?" Justice Grosskopf said.

People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Jeursalem, July 27, 2026.