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UK Prime Minister Burnham messaged someone posing as White House chief of staff - report

The British embassy in Washington raised the incident with the White House out of concern that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' phone had been hacked for a second time.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North at Heron House, in Manchester, Britain, July 24, 2026.
REUVEN WABASHAT, Israel’s chief rabbi of the Ethiopian community, is seen in Jerusalem in 2018.

Could an Ethiopian Israeli become prime minister, president, or chief rabbi? - opinion

An Ethiopian Israeli should also be capable of leading a major Zionist or Jewish institution, and should appear on CNN, Fox News, the BBC, or Sky News.

|BySHMUEL LEGESSE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and his advisor Yoav Horowitz (R) arrive to attend the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on September 3, 2017. (Photo by ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ABIR SULTAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Netanyahu chief of staff Horowitz reveals tensions with PM's family

Horowitz told Channel 12 that his decision to return to politics was heavily influenced by the October 7 Massacre and its aftermath. His three sons were all called to reserve duty when war broke out.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Netanyahu strengthens bid for prime minister, Likud overtakes Yashar ahead of election - poll

The latest poll showed that 41% of people think Netanyahu would make a better leader than Eisenkot, compared to 34% who think Eisenkot would be better.

|ByESTHER DAVIS

Yair Lapid’s divisive rhetoric threatens israel’s unity, national security - opinion

Opposition leader Yair Lapid’s inflammatory statements risk weakening Israeli society and undermining national unity during wartime.

APRIL 3, 2026ByORI WERTMAN
Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid is seen at a faction meeting, last week.

Israel's fractured opposition hands Netanyahu a full term - analysis

With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him.

MARCH 29, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.

Netanyahu spox. resigns following leaked racist comments calling Moroccan MKs 'baboons'

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesperson, Ziv Agmon, denies that his comments were racist, calling them "ridiculous" as he is of Moroccan origin, and thus cannot be racist towards Moroccans.

MARCH 25, 2026ByJAMES GENN, ANNA BARSKY
Ziv Agmon, acting chief of staff and spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

The fight today is not against Iran, but against a regime that oppresses its citizens - opinion

Millions of Iranians see weakening the regime as a chance for dignity, freedom, and hope.

MARCH 23, 2026ByNEGAR KARAMATI
A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

Netanyahu challenges Central Election Committee pick as Lapid accuses PM of stealing election

Siminovski’s appointment was reportedly influenced by her expertise in technology, with the upcoming elections scheduled for no later than October 2026.

MARCH 17, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

After 30 years: Audi has stopped producing Netanyahu’s armored vehicle

Production of the Audi A8 has ended in Germany. The sedan never matched the Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series, and Israel’s Shin Bet must now choose a new PM vehicle.

MARCH 15, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
The Prime Minister’s motorcade in Jerusalem, the A8 is escorted by a Toyota Land Cruiser of the security team.

Like it or not: You can’t take this one away from Netanyahu - opinion

The prime minister carries ultimate responsibility for national security. The decisions were made during his tenure, and the campaign now unfolding bears his imprint.

MARCH 5, 2026ByBEN CASPIT
Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu from the roof of the Kirya base in Tel Aviv.

As Modi backs Israel in Knesset, 'Post' gets an inside look at India's military surge

INDIA AFFAIRS: While Indian Prime Minister Modi visited Jerusalem, The Jerusalem Post embedded with the Indian Armed Forces across the subcontinent.

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByALEX WINSTON
A MIG-29K fighter jet sits on the flight deck of India’s aircraft carrier ‘INS Vikrant’ during the International Fleet Review 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, India.

Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion

Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByRAPHAEL COHEN-ALMAGOR
JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

The Modi doctrine and India’s growing partnership with Israel

From his 2017 visit to Israel to a broader strategic shift in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed relations, reshaping diplomacy, security, and regional cooperation.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Israel in July 2017.