Yisrael Beyteinu

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Esterina Tartman dies at 68

After retiring from political life, Tartman turned to private business and public activity outside of government.

Israeli Knesset Member Esterina Tartman arrives at a press conference of the Israel Beiteinu Party, in Jerusalem on March, 01, 2007.
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

President of the Supreme Court Isaac Amit arrives for a hearing on petitions alleging flaws in the legislative process of the Communications Bill at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 13, 2026.

High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protester argues with a police officer outside the Jerusalem IDF recruitment center, April 12, 2026.

Almost half of Israelis support tougher sanctions, pressure to promote haredi conscription - poll


‘Yisrael Beytenu scandal’ nets 10 corruption indictments

The corruption scandal, revealed in late 2014 involved party officials allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for arranging for non-profit organizations to receive government grants and funding.

Faina Kirschenbaum

Haredim threaten coalition over Shabbat

Kulanu and Yisrael Beytenu say they will oppose law circumventing High Court.

A grocery store that stays open on Shabbat, across from Mamilla Mall

Reality Check: Netanyahu’s election calculations

The prime minister’s obsession with the media is only one factor behind his threat of early elections.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Knesset panel removes MK Levy-Abecassis from Yisrael Beytenu faction

Orly Levy-Abecassis will remain a lawmaker, without membership in any faction.

MK ORLY LEVY-ABECASSIS is pictured alone in the Knesset in this photo from January 2015

Yisrael Beytenu bill: MKs will swear allegiance to the Jewish state

The initiative caused uproar among the Arab MKs, who see it as a direct attack on them.

Yisrael Beytenu announces new party list in Jerusalem, January 19, 2015

Yisrael Beytenu MK submits bill to limit terms of Supreme Court justices

"They are attacking the last guardians of Israeli democracy," says Zionist MK in response.

The Supreme Court, Jerusalem

Avigdor Liberman, le modéré ?

Il livre sa vision d’une solution pacifique au conflit et de la façon dont Israël doit traiter avec la nouvelle administration américaine

Avigdor Liberman à la Knesset

Former top Yisrael Beytenu leaders likely to face corruption indictments

A-G to give the former public officials a last chance to plead their case at a special pre-indictment hearing.

Faina Kirschenbaum

Likud source: Reshuffle of cabinet expected within a few weeks

It is possible but unlikely that Netanyahu will appoint a foreign minister. Likud ministers Israel Katz and Gilad Erdan would be the top candidates for the post if Netanyahu gives it up.

Moshe Kahlon

Going all the way

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman addresses the media in Jerusalem