israeli politics

'Major pressure' on outgoing Efrat council head Oded Revivi to join national politics

Outgoing council head of Efrat Oded Revivi is facing pressure to join national politics since 2019. However, he claims the pressure is more prevalent in 2024 likely given 'accomplishments'.

Knesset approves first reading of bill to let Israelis get passports, IDs online

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel presented a bill that would allow for Israelis to get IDs online without appearing in person at government agencies.

17/03/2024
 IDF 98th Division commander Dan Goldfus

Take Goldfus's warning to heart

We all must be worthy of the soldiers who are deep in Gaza, risking their lives to defeat Hamas and bring our national family members back home.

Itamar Ben-Gvir scuffles with MK Ahmad Tibi in the Knesset plenum, March 13, 2024

Ben-Gvir, Arab MKs clash over police shooting of Palestinian teen in Knesset

Baharav-Miara warned Ben-Gvir of interfering with an investigation where a police officer shot and killed a 13-year-old Palestinian.

Benny Gantz on Gideon Sa'ar breaking away: Not the time for politics

National Unity leader Benny Gantz responded to the announcement made by MK Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday, claiming he was aware of Sa'ar's general plans though not the particular timing.

Israel's Knesset begins marathon debate on new 2024 budget

Although the 2024 budget is highly likely to be passed into law by Wednesday, many controversial factors remain on the agenda, namely funding for the haredi education system.

Gideon Sa'ar to break away from National Unity, demands to join Israel's war cabinet

Sa'ar is a long-time Likud member who left because of differences with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

IDF general: Military, political leaders are leading Israel to disaster

We are witnessing an unprecedented professional, ethical, and leadership failure at the highest level.

By ITZHAK BRIK
12/03/2024

What the key players think of Jerusalem's municipal elections

The post of mayor and 30 city council seats were at stake in determining Jerusalem’s future.

09/03/2024

Bennett, Yossi Cohen vying to head Israel's right-wing after Netanyahu

A joint Labor-Meretz party would win seven seats, according to the poll

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