A-G has not begun reviewing Netanyahu pardon request, Justice Ministry says
Clarification follows Channel 13's report claiming an advisory opinion is imminent.
Israel Politics
Israel approves plan to reopen West Bank land registration amid annexation talks
Haredi draft bill could trigger 'collapse' of Israel's Right in elections, aliyah minister warns
Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu's attempt to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill
Herzog's camp questions Netanyahu’s role in Trump's 'he should be ashamed' comments
On Thursday, in comments to the press, Trump said that Netanyahu should receive a pardon for corruption charges and that Herzog should be "ashamed of himself" for not granting one.
Netanyahu faces tight race against Bennett in upcoming elections, new poll finds
The poll also finds that 47% of Israelis do not believe Netanyahu’s version of events regarding October 7. By contrast, 28% say they believe his account, while 25% say they don't want to know.
Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign
At an event for olim, Bennett discussed his plan to "fix Israel together."
Israel Navy commandos, submarines train to protect Eilat from invasion
Many of the scenarios the IDF trained to defend against were based on special intelligence the IDF obtained from a highly placed Hezbollah secret naval commander.
Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests
The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.
Pro-Israel Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs Knesset run, poll tests strength
Pro-Israel activist and IDF veteran Yoseph Haddad is contemplating a political party for Israel's next Knesset elections, with recent polls showing strong support, especially from Jewish voters.
Knesset debates political Oct. 7 probe as legal adviser warns of integrity risks
The bill seeks to promote a new investigative framework that diverges from the traditional independent state commission of inquiry mechanism overseen by the Supreme Court.
PMO's Chief of Staff Braverman cleared for travel, will assume UK ambassadorship
In a sharply reasoned decision, Judge Menahem Mizrahi rejected the police request to extend Braverman’s release conditions through February 24, canceling the prohibition on leaving the country.
Trump one of best US presidents for Israel, majority of Israelis say - poll
According to the index's findings, 73% of Israelis rate Trump as a better-than-average US president in terms of Israel's interests, with 49% describing him as one of the best in history for Israel.
Bereaved family members chosen for Reservist Party leadership after internal elections
Among the bereaved family members chosen for the party’s leadership was Sandra Alon, mother of Sgt. Tomer Keren, who was killed in combat while serving during the Israel-Hamas War.
