KESHET NEEV

Keshet is The Jerusalem Post Knesset and political correspondent. Originally from Calgary, Canada, she moved to Israel in 2015. She completed her national service at the Foreign Ministry and continued to pursue a BA in Communications Journalism and English Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Members of the Arab community in Israel protest against the violence in their community, in Sakhnin, northern Israel, January 22, 2026.

Convoy en route to Jerusalem protesting violent crime in Arab sector

Opposition leader and Yair Lapid announced  that his party would demand the Education Ministry portfolio in the next government, naming MK Meirav Cohen (Yesh Atid) as his appointment for education minister. February 5.

Lapid unveils plan to improve education system, demands Education Minstry portfolio in next gov't

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu: October 7 massacre was an 'intelligence failure, but not a betrayal'


Bennett adds Trump adviser, Netanyahu consultants to campaign team ahead of Israel elections

Fabrizio currently serves as a central adviser and pollster to US President Donald Trump. He also served as Trump's pollster during both the 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Farmers journey to Jerusalem to protest Smotrich's dairy reform after resuming milk supply

The protest comes after farmers resumed milk supply to dairies on Wednesday morning. They had halted the supply throughout Tuesday, leading to milk shortages.

 Farmers block Route 1 leading to Jerusalem during a protest against a milk reform promoted by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, February 4, 2026.

High Court orders Netanyahu to justify keeping Ben-Gvir as minister

At the heart of the matter are claims that Ben-Gvir violated a series of agreements laid out between him and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara on the limits of his involvement in police conduct. 

 A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 19, 2025.

Thousands of shekels deducted from reservists' salaries in 2025, Knesset panel discusses

The discussion was convened after reservists said the deductions were made following the implementation of a new salary mechanism in May 2025.

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.

Farmers halt milk supply in protest of Smotrich’s dairy industry reform

Numerous supermarkets across the country posted signs limiting the number of milk cartons each shopper could purchase as shelves ran low.

Israel faces milk store stock shortage as dairy farmers halt milk deliveries. Febuary 2, 2026

Netanyahu warns Israeli democracy eroding, opposition boycotts ceremonial Knesset session

Netanyahu said Israel’s democratic balance has eroded at a Knesset ceremony marked by opposition boycotts and the absence of senior judicial figures.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremonial Knesset plenum session to mark the establishment of Israel’s parliament. February 2, 2026.

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.

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025

Knesset marks 60 years since building inauguration in traditional Tu Bishvat ceremony

The event celebrating Israel’s parliament is expected to host more than 2,000 visitors, including soldiers, police officers, Holocaust survivors, and students from schools across the country.

‎Inauguration ceremony of the Knesset building, August 30, 1966.

'Rafah Crossing opening paves way for Hamas to rebuild': Reservist Party leader tells 'Post'

Yoaz Hendel warned during an interview with The Jerusalem Post that Israel was creating an “open border” for Hamas to rebuild after the war by reopening Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing.

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026.

Gov’t approves multi-year plan to rehabilitate Kiryat Shmona, northern cities impacted by war

The decision was made in the weekly government meeting, which was convened in Kiryat Shmona. It was led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vowed to invest billions of shekels in the area.

The government approved a multi-year plan to rehabilitate northern communities along the Lebanon border.