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Israeli Politics

Israel Expands Financial Benefits for Combat Reservists After Weeks of Coalition Tensions

The Knesset on Wednesday approved a landmark law to expand financial support for Israel Defense Forces reservists, ending a prolonged political standoff that had stalled coalition activity. The legislation passed its final readings with 26 votes in favor and...

Netanyahu Vows to Continue War After Deadly Gush Etzion Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday that Israel would “complete the war in all arenas” after a deadly terror attack at the Gush Etzion junction left one Israeli dead and three others wounded. The attack, carried out by two...

Israel Faces Outrage as Bereaved Families Reject Government’s Probe Plan

Widespread anger erupted on Sunday after the Israeli government approved the creation of an “independent” investigation committee operating outside state authority. Relatives of October 7 victims condemned the move as a political scheme meant to shield leaders from accountability. Residents...

Likud Surges in Polls After Haredi Parties Exit Coalition, Gridlock Remains

JERUSALEM – July 18, 2025 — The ruling Likud party has regained momentum and surged to the top of the polls following the departure of the haredi parties from the government earlier this week, according to a Maariv poll...

Netanyahu Not Planning Snap Elections Despite Rising Poll Numbers, Minister Says

JERUSALEM — Despite speculation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might leverage Israel’s military gains in Operation Rising Lion for political advantage, a senior minister has told The Jerusalem Post that there are no current plans to call for a...

IDF Urges Reservist Doctors to Withdraw Anti-War Petition Signatures

TEL AVIV — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has requested that over 300 reservist medical officers who signed a public letter calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the immediate return of Israeli hostages remove their...

Naftali Bennett Registers New Political Party Amid Speculation of 2026 Election Run

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has formally registered a new political party under the temporary name "Bennett 2026," fueling speculation that he is preparing for a return to the political arena in the next national elections. Bennett, who previously...

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Netanyahu’s Move to Sack Security Chief

The Israeli Supreme Court has issued an injunction blocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from dismissing the head of the country’s security service, Ronen Bar, amid growing political tensions and public protests. The court’s ruling, issued on Friday, suspends the decision...
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IDF Imposes Nationwide Curfew as Storm Byron Threatens Severe Disruption

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has imposed an unprecedented, army-wide curfew as Storm Byron approaches the region, bringing with...
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