Israel Politics

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.

Ben-Gvir hints strike in Iran as 'weak, disappointing'

After the Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday, Ben-Gvir tweeted, "Impressive defense until now – now there must be a crushing attack."

Mayors demand that gov't drop plan to take over appointments of city rabbis

The 100 mayors who wrote the letter to the Religious Affairs Minister were specifically expressing their opposition to a series of directives published by the Religious Affairs ministry on April 11.

Smotrich shouted off stage at conference of right-wing newspaper

Audience members at Yisrael Hayom conference shout at Finance Minister about how can he "sleep at night" with 133 hostages still being held in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir threatens coalition after spat with haredi parties

The seemingly inconsequential spat between the two parties touched on simmering political tensions  on additional issues such as the haredi exemption from IDF service.

Likud regains some ground, Gantz maintains lead in new poll

On opposite sides of the political spectrum, both Religious Zionism and the Labor Party have slipped beneath the minimum threshold to enter the Knesset. 

What happens during Knesset recess? - explainer

An inside look into what occurs when the Knesset goes into spring recess.

'It's time for some soul-searching': Moshe Ya'alon calls on Gantz, Eisenkot to quit cabinet

“Half a year into a crisis with no end, when the only accomplishment of this government of messianists, draft-dodgers, and crooks, is its own survival," he wrote, "it’s time for soul-searching."

 Benny Gantz holds a press conference at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, April 3, 2024

Benny Gantz to Netanyahu: Hold Israeli elections in September

Gantz stopped short of saying he would leave the government if the prime minister did not accept his demand.

Ex-IDF brig.-gen.: Israelis demand elections, have lost faith in gov't

Brig.-Gen. Amir Haskel explains that 51% of the public supports going to the elections, and 57% are sure that the prime minister is not doing everything for the release of the hostages.

By 103FM
02/04/2024

Protest leader: 'Netanyahu built Hamas, Sinwar doesn't want elections'

Huge protests outside the Knesset on Sunday called for elections. A protest leader told 103FM that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu built Hamas.

02/04/2024
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