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Haredi parties refuse to back bills as Netanyahu faces election threat

Netanyahu is trying to win support for the draft exemption law and persuade Haredi factions to delay advancing a bill to dissolve the Knesset, even if it passes a preliminary vote Wednesday

Amir Ettinger | 05.18.26

Racing to set election terms, Netanyahu coalition moves to dissolve Knesset

Facing Haredi revolt over draft exemption crisis, coalition files its own dissolution measure in bid to control election date as bill expanding government control over top appointments pulled

Moran Azulay | 05.13.26

After two years of Haredi ultimatums, elections may only move up by weeks

For months, ultra-Orthodox parties threatened to bolt over the draft law and publicly broke with Netanyahu, only to back the budget and secure funds and appointments; now Shas and key rabbis remain silent as coalition crisis nears its endgame

Shilo Freid | 05.13.26

Coalition weighs advancing ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill despite legal objections

Government may push the bill forward even if it risks being struck down by the High Court, as ultra-Orthodox parties seek to return to the coalition and regain ministerial posts ahead of a potential election.

Yuval Karni, Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

Coalition moves to kill charge central to Netanyahu corruption trial

Ministers back bill to scrap 'fraud and breach of trust' offense used in corruption cases against public officials, including Netanyahu; critics say move targets PM’s legal troubles as his trial continues

Moran Azulay, Tova Zimuky | 01.12.26

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

דיון בבג"ץ בעתירות לפיטורי ראש השב"כ רונן בר

Top court swamped by petitions in escalating government showdown

High Court of Justice weighs unprecedented wave of challenges to Knesset laws and government moves, deepening clash between branches of power

Netael Bandel | 12.23.25

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

Coalition paralysis grows as rifts with ultra-Orthodox parties stall Knesset agenda

Setback is expected to delay a bill that would impose the death penalty on convicted terrorists, a measure repeatedly championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 11.05.25

Ultra-Orthodox hint at return to Netanyahu government after walkout over draft law

Two months after quitting Cabinet over stalled draft law, Haredi leaders signal comeback, with ministers reappearing at government events and aides still in place; officials say return after Sukkot could secure yeshiva exemptions and coalition power

Shilo Freid | 09.15.25

Gantz's unity push: Bid to stay relevant and influence policy

Analysis: Facing falling polls, party departures and political irrelevance, Benny Gantz proposed a unity government with Netanyahu, with the move aimed to influence policy, support hostage negotiations and reposition himself as a key player in Israel’s political arena

Moran Azulay | 08.24.25

Israel extends emergency IDF reserve orders as Gaza City operation looms

Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee narrowly approved extending emergency IDF reserve call-up orders, known as Tzav 8, ahead of a planned Gaza City offensive, after opposition parties voted against and ultra-Orthodox lawmakers abstained

Amir Ettinger | 08.18.25

Arab leaders explore Joint List reunion to 'block Netanyahu-Smotrich-Ben-Gvir government'

Arab party leaders from Balad, Ta’al, Hadash and Ra’am meeting to discuss reviving defunct bloc; with calls for unity growing, leaders emphasize need to bridge differences and strengthen Arab representation in Knesset

Einav Halabi | 08.11.25

ראש נציגות טאיוואן בישראל אבבי לי, ח"כ בועז טופורובסקי וטל אוהד

‘True friend of Israel’: Knesset lawmakers back Taiwan’s role in global forums

In rare cross-party move, 72 MKs sign declaration condemning Taiwan’s exclusion from international bodies, citing its unwavering support since October 7; Taiwan envoy hails statement as 'historic' and call for global democratic solidarity

Itamar Eichner | 07.24.25

Coalition braces for instability after Haredi ministers quit

United Torah Judaism lawmakers exit coalition over draft bill, Shas signals solidarity, Edelstein digs in and opposition eyes revival of bid to dissolve Knesset—but elections remain far off despite loss of majority

Shilo Freid | 07.15.25

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