Israel Politics
Gov’t debates bill proposal to cancel Law of Return Grandparent Clause
The committee decided to debate the proposal once again in a month’s time.
Lapid to support impeachment of MK Ayman Odeh over Gaza remarks
Netanyahu stresses Hamas's military capabilities must be destroyed ahead of US visit
The Time Has Come for Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
Judges grant gov’t, A-G until Tuesday for responses on Zini appointment
Supreme Court Justice granted the government and the Attorney-General's office until Tuesday to reach a compromise on Netanyahu's proposal to appoint Zini as head of the Shin Bet.
Netanyahu's media advisor steps down after confrontations with Sara Netanyahu - report
Sources close to Netanyahu estimate that the person who will fill Dostri's place is Ziv Agmon, a Likud member who joined the prime minister's press team last month.
Netanyahu strengthens, Bennett struggles to form gov't, Eisenkot gains mandate in newest poll
The poll surveyed 511 respondents, representing a representative sample of Israel’s adult population (Jewish and Arab, over the age of 18).
Lapid meets with president of UAE to discuss regional developments, hostage deal
Lapid reiterated a promise that his party would lend its 23 votes to any initiative aimed at bringing the hostages home.
Architect of quiet diplomacy: How Israel’s strike on Iran changed its role in the region
Philanthropist Bobby Rechnitz reflects on Netanyahu’s leadership, Iran, U.S. support, and the future of the Abraham Accords
Eisenkot walks out, Gantz leans in - and bets on compromise - analysis
Gadi Eisenkot's dramatic exit forces Israeli politics to choose between confrontational alliances to defeat Netanyahu or Gantz's revolutionary pivot toward compromise.
MK Ayman Odeh decries Knesset House Committee as 'fascist' after impeachment vote
"We will stand firm against fascism, against Kahanism, against Jewish supremacy, against the occupation, and against all anti-democratic forces," Odeh said.
National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset
"I have seen greatness in serving the people," he wrote. "I will act with faith and commitment to creating a leadership alternative worthy of the State of Israel."
Gov't, A-G have until Sunday to compromise on new Shin Bet head Zini's appointment
The judges intended to clarify whether to uphold, change, or reject an advisory opinion based on the AG's opinion regarding Netanyahu's potential conflict of interest in hiring Zini.
Eisenkot hazy on National Unity exit, vows to create Zionist democratic bloc in address
"They said there are ideological gaps, I don't recognize that," he said, contradicting Gantz's explanation, which stated that there were "significant ideological differences."
