Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu to decide election date after US trip, citing problems passing draft law - report

N12 reporter Daphna Liel explained that Netanyahu expects difficulty passing the draft law and fears the government would collapse over this issue.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony for the 70th cohort of military combat officers, at an army base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, October 31, 2024
NETANYAHU AIDE Eli Feldstein, who was arrested in the Qatargate investigation, arrives at District Court in Tel Aviv in May 2025.

Likud Party says Eli Feldstein never served as PMO spokesperson

Yossi Cohen is interviewed by Yonah Jeremy Bob at The Jerusalem Post conference in 2021.

Inside the mind of Yossi Cohen: A Mossad chief’s adventure into the shadows - exclusive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state

Israel recognizes Somaliland as two nations establish full diplomatic relations


'Qatari sheikhs' in Carmel Shuk protest Netanyahu, Qatargate

The organizers stated that the protest was against the flow of "Qatari money," which, they claim, was used not only to fund Hamas activities but also for a public relations campaign against Israelis.

PROTESTORS DRESSED as Qatari sheikhs in Carmel Shuk, December 26, 2025.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.

Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

Qatargate resurfaces: What was really happening inside Netanyahu's office?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Whether both scandals were reckless media manipulation, systemic mismanagement, or something darker – the common denominator is a flawed judgment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

With half the country distrustful, Oct. 7 inquiry can't stay in government hands - editorial

In the aftermath of the two-year Israel-Hamas War, the necessity of a national commission of inquiry into the causes of the October 7 massacre and the initial failure to contain it is clear as day.

A sign at a London pro-Palestinian march, December 9, 2023.

How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis

From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35.

 An Iron Dome air defense missile and two F-35 fighter jets are seen superimposed over a collage of the US and Israeli flags in this illustrative image.

PMO workers involved in Qatargate 'must sit behind bars,' Smotrich says

Smotrich charged that Qatar is a state sponsor of terror, adding that Doha must be condemned for its "responsibility for what happened on October 7."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Feldstein claims PMO holds sensitive Gallant materials, including altercation video

The materials allegedly include a video documenting a violent altercation after Gallant was denied entry to the office.

 ELI FELDSTEIN, seen after a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court in January 2025, when he was accused of leaking classified documents from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Investigating Qatargate critical to ensuring Israel remains governed by accountability - editorial

The Qatargate scandal raised questions about judgment, oversight, and safeguards at a time when the country was facing its gravest security crisis in decades.

 Qatargate protest display outside the District Court in Tel Aviv ahead of Netanyahu's continued testimony in the corruption case against him. "Bibi Netanyahu" and a "Qatari" exchange a 'Top Secret' binder for cash.

Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back

Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

TALIK GVILI gives a speech ahead of Bejamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, December 24, 2025.

Hamas's low-quality, 'harmless' manifesto should raise the alarm for all of us on Gaza - comment

Full of false statistics, odd errors, and AI-like repetitions, the new document can easily be written off as a joke. However, it contains some red flags for the future of the Gaza ceasefire.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

PMO responds to Hamas violation, Iran and US trade barbs - December 24, 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor after their meeting in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024.