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Netanyahu warns Iran of ‘severe consequences’ as Tehran fears Israeli strike amid protests

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of severe consequences if Israel is attacked, citing coordination with Donald Trump on Iran policy, as Reuters reports Iranian officials fear a renewed Israeli strike amid protests and mounting pressure on Tehran

Reuters, Amir Ettinger | 01.05.26

Haredi lawmaker compares sanctions on draft evaders to Nazi's yellow star

Ultra Orthodox party United Torah Judaism head Yitzhak Goldknof claimed that sanctions against Haredim who do not enlist should be abolished, comparing them to a yellow star, drawing swift condemnation

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 01.04.26

IDF chief to Netanyahu: decide who will rule Gaza if stabilization force fails, Hamas may recover

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that if a US-backed international stabilization force fails to disarm Hamas, Israel could face renewed Hamas recovery unless a clear decision is made on who will govern Gaza afterward

Amir Ettinger | 01.01.26

קריית גת חיילים אמריקנים בבסיס של מרכז התיאום האזרחי של ארה"ב בישראל

US-led command center reveals IDF positions in Gaza during briefing with Arab states

Exclusive: In breach of protocol, American surveillance footage, meant to show humanitarian aid only, exposes Israeli forces on the ground during briefing with Arab officials; Israeli officers demand their removal, triggering sharp tensions with US personnel

Amir Ettinger | 12.30.25

Families protest, coalition cracks and High Court ahead: the path to a political probe of the October 7 massacre

Despite the coalition’s determination to advance legislation that would distance Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government from responsibility, the road is long and full of obstacles, from the attorney general to coalition dissenters and likely High Court petitions

Amir Ettinger | 12.25.25

Netanyahu defends Oct. 7 probe as 'fair' as families, opposition slam panel as politically biased

The cabinet approved a bill sponsored by Likud MK Ariel Kallner to formalize creation of the political, non‑state inquiry commission, with is slated for a preliminary vote in the Knesset later this week

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 12.22.25

Netanyahu on Oct. 7 probe: start with Oslo; Lapid: they'll question Rabin before Netanyahu

Only Ze’ev Elkin voted against panel, opposing clause allowing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to appoint commission members if the opposition refuses to take part

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 12.22.25

Oct. 7 political inquiry bill advances as bereaved families declare ‘week of rage’

As the government advances a plan for a political probe into the October 7 failures, bereaved families and relatives of hostages intensify protests, accusing coalition lawmakers of trying to evade accountability and block a state commission of inquiry

Gilad Cohen, Amir Ettinger, Sharon Kidon | 12.22.25

Probe as far back as possible: Netanyahu’s plan to deflect responsibility for October 7

Despite public criticism, the government is advancing a politically controlled inquiry into the October 7 failures, a move critics say is designed to delay findings, shape the mandate and avoid interim conclusions before elections

Amir Ettinger | 12.22.25

Coalition unleashes rapid-fire wave of divisive bills as elections loom

Top priority remains legislation on exemptions from mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men; while Netanyahu is determined to pass it, chances remain slim, with key provisions on enlistment targets and sanctions still unresolved

Amir Ettinger | 12.18.25

חגיגות וקבלת פנים בחאן יונס למחבלים ששוחררו מהכלא

Coalition advances bill to curb prisoner swaps for hostages

Legislation would bar mass terrorist releases and restrict future negotiations, following Netanyahu’s warning that wartime deals incentivize kidnappings; critics say public pressure may prevent bill from passing

Amir Ettinger | 12.17.25

Shin Bet chief warns kidnapping threat to Israelis has risen due to hostage deals

Zini made the remarks during a cabinet meeting, not as a direct critique of Hamas deals. Political sources said it was part of his ongoing threat assessment; Shin Bet declined to comment on closed-door talks

Amir Ettinger | 12.16.25

Coalition proposes alternative inquiry panel to avoid state commission on Oct. 7 events

Netanyahu backs proposal for 'national investigative committee' appointed by lawmakers, aiming to preempt a state commission with judicial oversight; opposition and bereaved families condemn plan as political cover-up designed to evade accountability

Amir Ettinger, Moran Azulay | 12.14.25

IDF warns against counting civil service toward recruitment goals as Haredi draft bill advances

Senior IDF official tells lawmakers army urgently needs more combat troops and cannot rely on civil service alternatives; Knesset committee legal adviser says such roles do not meet current security needs

Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 12.10.25

אמיר אוחנה וייק ג'ונסון חותמים על מכתב המלצה להענקת פרס נובל לטראמפ

Ohana, Johnson launch global push for Nobel Peace Prize for Trump

After missing out this year, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and US House Speaker Mike Johnson urged global parliamentary leaders this week to back President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing Middle East breakthroughs and other accords

Amir Ettinger | 12.10.25

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