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Israeli politics are complicated and volatile so it is important to have a news source that properly captures the important politicians and political events in an organzied manner. Jerusalem Post readers will appreciate the Israeli politics section for it's unbias and zero spin approach to reporting on Israel's democratic process to avoid confusion.

 The Knesset approves amendment to Lawyers' Law: changes in recognition of foreign degrees and easements for foreign attorneys. 5 August 2024

Knesset passes landmark law, easing integration of foreign lawyers into Israel's legislative system

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks during an session in the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 10, 2024

Who might be the next defense minister?

 (L-R): Otzma Yehduit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir and Shas head Arye Deri, seen in the Knesset plenum (illustrative)

Otmza Yehudit, Shas resume spat as Knesset convenes for special recess session

 Israel Beytenu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 15, 2024.

Liberman, Sa'ar hold concrete merger negotiations - report

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2024.

Minister Chikli criticizes IDF for enabling continued reserve service of Brothers in Arms leader

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks during an session in the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 10, 2024

Gallant to Netanyahu: Check if Ben-Gvir blocked police reinforcement in IDF base riot

 Families whose children were killed by a Hezbollah rocket launched react before the funeral in Majdal Shams, northern Israel, July 28 2024

Politicians flock to Majdal Shams, angering some residents

The Knesset plenum on July 24, 2024.

Labor MKs propose Nation State Law amendment after Majdal Shams attack

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress on Wednesday

Israelis prefer Netanyahu over other PM candidates, but don't trust his intentions

 U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), listen as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 24, 2024.

What does the public have to say about Netanyahu's speech to Congress?

 Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2023.

Itamar Ben-Gvir endorses Donald Trump for US presidency

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, June 13, 2024

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Positive progress' in talks over new small security cabinet

 Itamar Ben Gvir, Binyamin Netanyahu, Bezalel Smotrich

Netanyahu mulling new 'war consultation' forum as political payoff to Ben-Gvir

 Evacuees from the North at the Yehuda Hotel

Schools in Israel's North may not reopen in time, Kisch says

 David Friedman

Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but no voting rights for Palestinians, Friedman says

 Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures following the announcement of exit polls at his party headquarters in Jerusalem.

Otzma Yehudit and haredi parties negotiating to pass series of controversial measures

 IDF soldiers operating in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2024.

State Attorney Amit Isman defends investigation of soldiers for Nukhba terrorist's murder

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is a politician who, in his long career, has demonstrated an understanding of political theater and grand gestures.

Over 50 MKs demand that Netanyahu oppose settler sanctions in Congress speech

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli with Residents of communities in northern Israel who were evacuated from their homes and Families of Israelis who were killed in recent war during protest outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. July 14, 2024.

Amichai Chikli calls avoidance of haredi draft an 'injustice to Jewish values'

By 103FM
 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 17, 2024.

Knesset opposes Palestinian state prior to Netanyahu’s Washington trip

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pauses during a press conference amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2024.

Israeli leaders kick off 2025 budget talks as war costs push up 2024 deficit

By REUTERS
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