Israeli politics
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
Unnamed Prime Minister's Office official accused of 'inapropriate conduct' with a woman - KAN
Gaza logo sparks uproar as Lapid warns PA involvement is already underway
Glass half-empty: How milk prices keep rising despite advanced Israeli innovation - analysis
High milk prices in Israel are sparking a new debate over the country's farming regulations and its dependence on foreign imports.
Lapid vows Israel is united against Iran after security assessment with Netanyahu
Lapid stressed unity against Iran following a security meeting with Netanyahu, despite recent public clashes between the two leaders.
Ex-Mossad chiefs revealed too much about Israel's spy agency, lawmaker says
“You don’t need to reveal everything, methods and training,” he said. “What does it give us besides Israeli pride? It doesn’t add anything. In 20 years, we can talk about it.”
Likud Party accuses A-G, police of being 'deep state,' conducting 'illegal, targeted witch hunt'
The statement claimed that members of “the Israeli deep state and its operatives” are attempting to intimidate Likud ministers, Knesset members, and senior officials.
Middle Israel: Entering the post-war political era - opinion
Israeli voters emerged from Israel’s most costly war imbued with the kind of wrath, humiliation, and resolve that makes decadent establishments fall, and their successors rise.
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
Gov’t faces one-week deadline to pass first reading of state budget amid haredi draft bill threats
A first reading of the budget must be approved for the state to approve it in March.
Dangerous game: Netanyahu risks Israel’s security to save coalition with draft deal - editorial
Everyday, middle-of-the-road Israelis agree: playing politics with the country’s security is wrong and dangerous.
Bill on prosecuting October 7 Nukhba terrorists passes first Knesset reading
The bill explicitly bars defendants or convicts prosecuted under its provisions from being included in any future decisions on the release of terrorists as part of diplomatic negotiations.
Knesset legal advisor demands Finance Ministry probe into unauthorized fund transfers
The demand was made following a High Court of Justice hearing on petitions challenging the government’s transfer of more than NIS 1 billion in earmarked funds to haredi schools.
