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What the Shin Bet does—and why its leadership matters

Explainer: Israel’s internal security agency plays a central role in counterterrorism and state protection, and the fight over its next chief reveals deep political tensions

Steven Ganot/The Media Line | 04.01.25

'Bennett 2026': Former PM Naftali Bennett registers new political party

Sources close to Bennett say hopes to tap into growing pool of undecided voters post-October 7, 40% of whom leaning right

Moran Azulay | 04.01.25

ביבי נתניהו ישראל איינהורן יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין גיל בירגר ג'יי פוטליק

Qatargate affair: Netanyahu aides accused of spreading paid Qatari propaganda during war

Court discloses that Jonathan Urich and Eli Feldstein allegedly worked with U.S. lobbyist Jay Footlik; they were paid to distribute pro-Qatar narratives and discredit Egypt’s mediation role in hostage deal talks

Netael Bandel | 04.01.25

Netanyahu backtracks on Shin Bet chief choice after criticism

PM tells Sharvit he decided to consider other candidates just 24 hours after naming him the new designated head of the security agency; allies speak out against appointment after the decorated admiral takes part in anti-government protests

Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 04.01.25

Families of Israelis held in Gaza outraged after PM compares his aids to hostages

Netanyahu releases a clip claiming his close advisors arrested in Qatargate probe are held hostage by the 'deep state' out to remove him from power; Families of Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza, condemn his insensitive comparison

Yael Ciechanover | 04.01.25

Bezalel Smotrich temporarily resigns from Cabinet posts amid coalition rift

Religious Zionist Party leader cites breach of agreements between his faction, Ben-Gvir and Netanyahu over the return and firing of certain parliamentarians following national security minister's government comeback

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

ראש הממשלה נתניהו נפגש עם מהסנאטור הרפובליקני לינדזי גרהאם

Lindsey Graham slams Netanyahu’s ‘beyond problematic’ pick for Shin Bet chief over anti-Trump comments

Pro-Israel US senator and Trump ally urges PM to better vet candidates and select different replacement for Ronen Bar, following revelations that Eli Sharvit had criticized President Trump’s climate policies

Moran Azulay, Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

Eli Feldstein, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jonathan Urich

Netanyahu denounces Qatargate probe as 'political' persecution, says aides ‘held hostage’

Police investigate PM in his office; Netanyahu claims officers lacked evidence and targeted his aides to block appointment of new Shin Bet head

Netael Bandel, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ohana | 03.31.25

יונתן אוריך אלי פלדשטיין ישראל שרוליק איינהורן קטאר

Netanyahu testifies in 'Qatargate' probe

PM agrees to answer questions as aides accused of secretly promoting Qatari interests while in office; suspects arrested for alleged contact with a foreign agent and money laundering tied to payments from a US-based Qatar lobbyist

Netael Bandel | 03.31.25

Netanyahu confidants arrested in ‘Qatargate’ affair; PM to be questioned

Attorney General Baharav-Miara approved summoning Netanyahu in a probe that led to the arrests of his media adviser Jonathan Urich and former spokesman Eli Feldstein on suspicion of bribery and contact with a foreign agent; Police seek to extend their detention

Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel, Lior Ohana | 03.31.25

Netanyahu names retired admiral Eli Sharvit as next Shin Bet chief

Announcement made without waiting for Supreme Court to rule on petitions trying to stop firing of current chief Ronen Bar; The last time a Navy commander was appointed to the position was after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin

Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox, Yoav Zitun | 03.31.25

'Hamas is starting to blink': Israel increases military pressure amid stalled hostage negotiations

Israel demands release of 11 living hostages and return of killed hostages' bodies while intensifying military pressure on Hamas; Netanyahu claims progress in negotiations, as US and Egypt push Hamas to show flexibility

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 03.31.25

It's time for some discreet dialogue with Lebanon

Opinion: As Beirut reels from economic crisis and Hezbollah’s grip, former Lebanese army chief and now president, Joseph Aoun – no friend of Israel but no ally of its enemies—offers rare chance for true diplomacy; with ceasefire fraying, Jerusalem should act before that door closes

Smadar Perry | 03.30.25

Hostage talks stagnate: Will Netanyahu prioritize a hostage deal over war?

Families and experts urge Israel to prioritize the release of 59 hostages, criticizing Netanyahu's political calculations amid stalled talks

Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line | 03.30.25

בנימין נתניהו עם ראש ממשלת הונגריה ויקטור אורבן ב ירושלים

Netanyahu to weekend in Hungary as families demand more efforts to bring hostages ones home

Israel submits response to mediators for limited deal ahead of holiday; families of hostages protesting outside home of negotiation team head Ron Dermer say 'the only thing PM should do in Hungary is secure the release of hostages'

Itamar Eichner | 03.30.25

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