Israeli knesset
Why Gadi Eisenkot is rejecting the haredi political embrace that once helped Netanyahu win
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Yitzhak Yosef’s embrace – and Eisenkot's effort to distance himself from it – reflects Israel's shifting political landscape.
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer
Israel's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
After passing the first hurdle of government approval, the budget proposal will still need to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for three separate readings before it is finalized.
Knesset advances bill expanding rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
This bill could see a dramatic depositing of power in the hands of the Rabbinate on matters of Jewish identity, marriage, and aliyah.
'We have prayer, we are serving, we are dying': IDF reservists frustrated over haredi draft issue
“My unit has done five rounds. We have lost three guys - three were killed in an ambush last year. We have wounded. You should know that our company of 80 guys, the majority are now religious.”
Coalition rises as Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold following hostage deal - poll
The coalition’s rise is surprising, as last week’s poll showed Ben-Gvir and Smotrich’s parties falling sharply due to their opposition to the Trump Peace Plan.
After the hostages’ return, Trump the director takes his bow in the Knesset - analysis
“You’ve won,” Trump told Israel, “and now you can build, you can do things you never even thought possible.”
After the Gaza hostage release, can Israel shake its own shackles? - comment
The Saturday night protests that started well before October 7 could resume well before they're even missed.
Likud MKs slam Gotliv for erratic behavior, lack of legislative success
According to a Likud MK, Gotliv chastised ministers for engaging with Arab colleagues and was seen singing provocatively to MK Walid Taha in the Knesset corridors.
New poll shows Bennett-led opposition could oust coalition
The survey shows the current coalition receiving 49 seats, compared to 61 for the opposition bloc led by Bennett, while Gantz's Blue and White party is expected to be just above the threshold.
Sirens sound in Nirim, Ein Hashlosha, Israel rallies after Hamas video of starved hostage
Hamas terrorists surrender to Givati troops in northern Gaza • Witkoff tells hostage families talks to shift to comprehensive deal
Why Likud booting Edelstein will come back to bite it? - analysis
While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.
