Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

Regardless of who is competing in Israel’s upcoming elections, what must remain a top priority is to keep an eye on which politician intends to do what with the power bestowed upon them.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats as Likud drops behind Eisenkot's Yashar once more - poll

An undated drone photo of Arona, Italy.

Israelis immigrate abroad to find quiet away from constant war and political uncertainty

Israeli forces conduct a military operation in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 12, 2026.

Shipping traffic drops in Strait of Hormuz, as UAE condemns 'aggressive Iranian attack' on tankers


Turkey accuses Netanyahu of undermining Gaza peace efforts

Turkey accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging mediation efforts and pursuing policies that undermine regional stability after Israel's latest strikes in Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

BoP chief met with Netanyahu, requested end of strikes on Hamas, sources tell 'Post'

The board clarified that the IDF’s withdrawal from Gaza will only take place once all weapons and military infrastructure in Gaza are decommissioned.

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house belonging to the al-Qalqili family in al-Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on July 30, 2026.

Liberman urges opposition to focus on Netanyahu government collapse rather than leadership fights

His comments came after Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot stated that leaders of smaller parties in the opposition bloc should not insist on seeking the premiership.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Israel reportedly intended to join now-canceled US attack on Iran • IDF confirms explosive that wounded Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah • Renewed US-Iran talks to start on Monday, Trump says

Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.

Netanyahu can't campaign against draft-evasion law he just backed - editorial

The haredi public is a vital part of Israel, but that does not justify mass exemption during a sustained national-security emergency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Israel Police declare haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem disruptive after major road blocked

As such, the police stated that they were working to clear the road and disperse the protesters.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026.

After Netanyahu, will the West finally understand why Israel exists? - opinion

Beyond Netanyahu, Israel must counter distorted narratives by telling the full story of Jewish history and Zionism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Draft dodgers will either 'enlist or go to prison,' Netanyahu says in closed-door meeting - report

Further, KAN reported that Netanyahu acknowledged the draft law was unsuccessful and that it would not be brought back in the next government.

 LIKUD LEADER BENJAMIN Netanyahu shakes hands with United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Goldknopf in the Knesset last week. If Netanyahu’s promise of a full budget for all haredi educational institutions is realized, the already-low incentive to provide core studies will disappear entirely.

Could the Palestinian Authority be planning a Jewish genocide in the West Bank? - opinion

The government might be making the same mistake with the PA as it did with Hamas by believing it is a peace partner rather than an enemy

Palestinian Security Forces, who have been trained under US General Keith Dayton in Jordan, train in the West Bank city of Nablus on August 13, 2009.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes • Report: Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that regional leaders asked to halt strikes • IDF kills two Hamas commanders in weekend strikes

Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.