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Knesset votes to spilt Arrangements Bill amid haredi parties' threats over state budget
Ben-Gvir blocks promotion of senior police investigations officer, citing ‘grave misconduct'
A-G accuses Ben-Gvir of politically blocking promotion of senior police investigator
Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
The Degel Hatorah faction within United Torah Judaism received a green light from spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando to vote in favor of the state budget, Lando's office said.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
The move also drew swift criticism from Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who warned it could amount to an unlawful effort to undermine public broadcasting and freedom of expression.
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
If the vote is postponed, or if the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties choose not to support it and it falls, then for all intents and purposes the government will fall with it.
'We brought home a hero': Netanyahu says Israel ready for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
The remarks came shortly after the IDF located the remains of slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, in northern Gaza.
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote
Both haredi parties have threatened to withhold support for the state budget unless agreements are reached on the draft law to avoid conscription.
Knesset to vote on first reading of 2026 state budget, amid haredi parties' threats
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
Attorney-general: Proposed cabinet rule changes would enable unlawful government action
“The government is cancelling the restrictions that bind it so that it can act contrary to the law and legal norms,” Baharav-Miara said. “The proposal is unlawful.”
Jerusalem daycare tragedy: When ideology blocks oversight, babies pay the price - opinion
Two infants died in an unregulated Jerusalem daycare, exposing failed law enforcement, budget cuts, and deep cultural divides over accountability and prevention.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.
