Israel Politics
Netanyahu offers to fire Edelstein for haredi parties staying in coalition
Edelstein called on haredi politicians to exhibit “national responsibility” and refrain from toppling the government over their insistence to exempt at least half of eligible haredim from IDF draft.
Does UTJ’s departure mean that Israel is heading to an election? - analysis
Edelstein to haredim: Now is not time to topple government
Shas spiritual council to rule on leaving Netanyahu gov't on Wednesday
The man who knows everything about Netanyahu: If Urich falls, everything collapses - analysis
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has recommended indicting Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich, for leaking information to a German newspaper.
Gideon Sa'ar welcomes Syria's participation in EU-Middle East Meeting
"We welcome the participation of the Syrian minister. We will be together in the same meeting. Let's see what will happen," Saar told reporters ahead of Monday's meeting.
Odeh impeachment fails as haredi party, opposition MKs abstain
The upcoming vote to impeach MK Ayman Odeh is unlikely to receive a majority vote after the haredi United Torah Judaism party announced its intention to abstain.
United Torah Judaism announces decision to quit gov't, coalition
The Sephardi haredi party Shas remained mum on Monday about whether or not it would join UTJ.
Qatargate investigation: Urich will appear for pre indictment hearing - lawyers
The Prime Minister's Office responded to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's intention to indict Urich on Monday, calling it a "disgraceful announcement."
Arye Deri denies telling Shas MKs to prepare to leave gov't coalition in coming days
Israel's public broadcaster KAN News reported the claim earlier on Sunday evening, but it was later denied by a spokesperson from Deri's office.
A-G considering filing criminal charges against IPS chief connected to ethics, integrity issues
Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi is suspected of informing a police officer of an undercover investigation into his activities.
Ayman Odeh to be impeached? Deciding vote on Hadash-Ta’al chairman scheduled for Monday
Haredi MKs from UTJ said they would decide on their vote in a party meeting. Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid said that Odeh "clearly crossed a line."
Lapid's Yesh Atid initiates process to dissolve Knesset, send Israel to elections
The party will need the signatures of at least 61 MKs in order to file a request to Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana to approve the new proposal.
Ministers advance bill to allow Israeli gov't sweeping power to fire top public service officials
The proposal will now head to the Knesset for preliminary voting, but is unlikely to proceed prior to the approximately three-month summer recess set to begin on July 27.
