Israeli politics

Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing

In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024
Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

Israel moves to fire Attorney-General Baharav-Miara, igniting legal, political storm

The decision will require judicial review and thus not take effect immediately.

|ByELIAV BREUER
A pro-Palestinian demonstration takes place in London last month. Many Israelis are convinced that Hamas has won a ‘hunger narrative,’ and that this is why France and Britain are threatening to recognize a Palestinian state, says the writer.

Countries will recognize Palestine because they have given up on dealing with Netanyahu - opinion

Hamas has won a “hunger narrative,” and this is why countries like France and Britain are now threatening to recognize the state of Palestine. That’s somewhat true, but it misses the bigger picture.

|ByDAN PERRY
STEPHEN B. KLEIN

Grapevine: Between then and now

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Netanyahu-picked Milwidksy appointed head of Knesset Finance cmtee despite rape allegations

Accusations against Milwidsky include rape and witness tampering, which he has denied.

JULY 29, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky chairs a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 29, 2025

Likud MKs call on Netanyahu to suspend Milwidsky vote amid rape, sexual abuse accusations - report

MKs of other parties called on Sunday for Milwidsky’s appointment to be postponed due to the ongoing investigation.

JULY 28, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
MK Hanoch Milwidsky attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on November 25, 2024.

‘No reason’ to remain in gov’t after ‘surrender’ to Hamas, Religious Zionist MK Orit Strock says

A spokesperson for Strock confirmed that the recording was authentic.

JULY 27, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Orit Strock, National Mission Minister attends a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on June 23, 2024.

After Eisenkot exodus, another lawmaker leaves Gantz's Blue and White party

MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen announced her resignation from Blue and White on Thursday, intending to join MK Gadi Eisenkot.

JULY 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Unity MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen is seen speaking with Zvika Klein (not pictured) at The Jerusalem Post's Democracy 2023 conference, on January 24, 2023.

Knesset approves declaratory measure to apply Israeli sovereignty to West Bank

According to Israeli law, the current status of the territories it captured from Jordan in the Six-Day War, save for east Jerusalem, is that of a “temporary belligerent occupation.”

JULY 23, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Jewish settlers set up tents and Israeli flags outside the village of Bruqin, west of Salfit, in the northern West Bank, May 23, 2025.

With the haredi parties out of gov't, future of haredi draft bill unclear - analysis

The bill likely hinges on whether or not Edelstein remains head of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

JULY 20, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Haredi men are seen protesting the effort to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the IDF.

National healing begins with a much needed change in politics - editorial

We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.

JULY 20, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Even as Shas followed United Torah Judaism’s lead and declared on Wednesday it was leaving the government, it did so with a major caveat: ‘We are leaving the government, but we are not quitting the coalition.’ Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits alongside Shas chairman Arye Deri in 2023.

‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law

As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.

JULY 18, 2025ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen speaking at the Knesset.

Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.

JULY 18, 2025ByHERB KEINON
Even as Shas followed United Torah Judaism’s lead and declared on Wednesday it was leaving the government, it did so with a major caveat: ‘We are leaving the government, but we are not quitting the coalition.’ Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits alongside Shas chairman Arye Deri in 2023.

Trump hints at 'good news' regarding Gaza as Israel shows flexibility in hostage talks

Sirens by Dead Sea after Houthi missile launch • Shas exits Netanyahu's gov't,• Syrian Druze leaders reach ceasefire in Sweida • Israel's Druze community infiltrates Syria •

JULY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion

To meet challenges, Israel needs a broad national leadership coalition that rises above sectarian interests and leaders who know how to move forward.

JULY 16, 2025ByMARC TOBIN
VOTES ARE counted in the Knesset after the March 2020 election. It is time for the public to start thinking about what we need from those who want to govern in a post-October 7 Israel, says the writer.