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Lapid offers to concede second spot on joint list with Bennett to bring Eisenkot in

The invitation follows Sunday’s announcement by Bennett and Lapid of their new unified party, Together, during which they also publicly called on Eisenkot to join them.

|ByKESHET NEEV, JAMES GENN
Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Ali al-Zaidi, the nominee of Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework for prime minister, stand with political figures during a ceremony where Zaidi was tasked with forming a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 27, 2026.

Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock

The real story of Zaidi is that he is largely unknown and appears to have been chosen almost by chance, as if Iraq’s politicians simply settled on a random figure to lead the country.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
HUNGARIAN ELECTION winner Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks to the media in Budapest, on Wednesday.

Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.

|ByDANA BLANDER, OFER KENIG
A protester holds a portrait of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki during a protest against US President Donald Trump near the US embassy in Baghdad, on Jan. 29, 2026.

Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts

It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Court extends restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Urich in Bild leak probe affair

Senior Judge Yaakov Spasser ruled that Urich will remain barred from working at the Prime Minister’s Office for an additional 60 days.

JANUARY 25, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says

This is the second time Ernst and Netanyahu have met in the last year, with them previously meeting in August 2025, when the war with Hamas was still ongoing in Gaza.

JANUARY 23, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 23 January 2026), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).

Bild case: Hearing scheduled for today on extending restrictive conditions of PMO chief of staff

The case concerns classified military documents leaked in September 2024 to the German tabloid Bild, which reportedly outlined Hamas’s position on hostage negotiations.

JANUARY 19, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu

Graham heads to Israel to meet Netanyahu, focusing on strengthening ties and supporting freedom at a pivotal moment for the region.

JANUARY 16, 2026ByJAMES GENN
US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

Yemen PM Salem bin Breik resigns, Zindani appointed successor

Saba said bin Breik formally submitted the resignation, which was approved by the council, before Zindani was named to form the next cabinet.

JANUARY 15, 2026ByREUTERS
Yemen's presidential leadership council has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the country's new prime minister.

Israeli court lifts restrictions on former Netanyahu aides in Bild leak scandal

The decision, authored by Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court Judge Mehahem Mizrahi, will take effect on Sunday to allow the Israel Police to appeal to the district court. 

JANUARY 15, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Shin Bet Chief Zini names 'N' as new deputy head, to enter role next month

Shin Bet Chief David Zini announced the appointment of "N." as the new deputy head, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval.

JANUARY 14, 2026ByCORINNE BAUM, TZVI JASPER
Shin Bet director David Zini attends a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, October 5, 2025

WATCH: Activists break into Likud HQ, drop fake money dressed as sheikhs in Qatargate protest

Protesters disguised as Qatari sheikhs disrupt Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters over Qatargate allegations.

JANUARY 14, 2026ByALON HACHMON, JAMES GENN
Activists break into the Likud Tel Aviv headquarters, dressed as Qatari sheikhs, flying a Qatari flag merged with the Likud party flag, January 14, 2026.

Netanyahu’s chief of staff detained for questioning by investigators over Bild leaked documents

Tzachi Braverman, who was approved as an ambassadorial candidate to the UK, was detained by police for questioning on suspicion of obstruction of justice.

JANUARY 11, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Defending persecuted Christians strengthens Israel - opinion

Defending persecuted Christians strengthens Israel’s security, influence, and regional position.

JANUARY 5, 2026ByPESACH WOLICKI
A woman raises her hands during a mass prayer with the one thousand Christian Pastors on the southern steps of the Western Wall in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025.