Israeli politics
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
'Government will not be run like mafia,' says Bennett as opposition reacts to comptroller election
The opposition warned, after the highly controversial vote took place in the Knesset plenum, that the election was illegal, while many petitions were also filed with the High Court of Justice.
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.
Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome
According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.
Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading
If passed, the role of attorney-general would be divided between two separate officials, a move that current A-G Gali Baharav-Miara called "stage two of the judicial reform."
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading, advancing process to move up elections
The coalition's bill to dissolve the Knesset passed, with zero lawmakers voting against the resolution.
After Oct. 7, Israel's future depends on choosing unity over political warfare - opinion
Israel’s greatest challenge after October 7 may be rebuilding unity in a society split by political and cultural conflict.
Middle Israel: How Benjamin Netanyahu transformed Israeli politics in 30 years - opinion
Netanyahu’s rise marked the beginning of a new political age in Israel, one defined by sound bites, self-promotion, and lasting consequences.
Israel’s future will be decided by those who show up
Fly & Vote is not merely a slogan. It is a declaration that Israelis abroad still believe they are responsible for the future of their country.
Knesset restores 'massacre' to Oct. 7 memorial bill after bereaved families decry PMO's removal
Previously, bereaved families had accused the government of attempting to whitewash failures and rewrite the narrative after it was announced in February that “massacre” had been removed.
High Court gives parties 24 hours to respond after c'tee again clears Gofman for Mossad chief
Senior appointments panel majority says new materials strengthened its support; Grunis says further probe still needed
