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EU top diplomat says during Israel visit that preventing nuclear Iran is 'main objective'

Kaja Kallas urges stronger action against Tehran and backs Gaza’s reconstruction without Hamas; reaffirms support for two-state solution and calls for democratic values to be upheld amid protests over government policy

Itamar Eichner | 03.25.25

Senior official accuses Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs for 'only making concessions' in hostage negotiations

The unamed official claimed that the change in the negotiating team removing security chiefs and replacing them with allied minister directly resulted in the planned release of six hostages on Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 02.19.25

בני גנץ יאיר לפיד אביגדור ליברמן יאיר גולן

'Netanyahu unfit, endangers Israel,' opposition leaders say

Leaders of opposition parties slam Netanyahu's ouster of Yoav Gallant, say his motives are political and fear of investigations into misdeeds of his close circle

Moran Azulay | 11.06.24

Yair Lapid: 'Israel should bomb Iran's oil facilities'

Opposition leader says talks with Washington over response to Iran’s missile attack ongoing, calling for broader coalition to target Tehran's nuclear sites; Lapid stresses need for international coordination alongside Israel's own priorities

Yuval Karni | 10.07.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו עם ראש ה שב"כ רונן בר הרמת כוסית לרכל חג הפסח

Lapid's testimony launches a 'versions war' amid public inquiry concerns

Netanyahu and Shin Bet chief give opposing stories on prior warning before the Hamas Massacre, fearing pending public inquiry into October 7 failures; Differing statements create media frenzy

Moran Azulay | 08.30.24

Shin Bet chief warns prime minister in July 2023 that war is incoming

Breaking: Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu war is incoming as early as July 2023; Opposition Leader Yair Lapid receives the same warning, inquiring if Netanyahu knows of this warning

Nadav Eyal | 08.30.24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara land in New York in 2023

How much do Israeli prime ministers' travels really cost?

Israeli leaders' travel habits often draw significant public scrutiny, prompting the Prime Minister’s Office to disclose the true costs of Netanyahu’s overseas trips, along with those of his predecessors Bennett and Lapid

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.24

Netanyahu says 'committed' to Biden-endorsed hostage deal

Prime minister in Knesset speech walks back on his comment that was willing to accept a partial deal for some of the hostages; insists government willing to cooperate

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 06.24.24

תיעוד מפעילות גדוד נצח יהודה בבית חאנון ומפקד גדוד 97 סגן אלוף שלמה

US unlikely to sanction Haredi IDF battalion, officials say

Biden administration urged by broad section of political spectrum and Israeli public outcry to reconsider decision which Netanyahu called 'most absurd and a moral outcry'

Itamar Eichner | 04.24.24

Mazal Tov: Opposition Leader Yair Lapid becomes a grandfather at 60

Yoav Lapid and his wife Shay Alalo present their firstborn daughter and Knesset member Yair Lapid's first granddaughter to the world; 'Welcome to the world,' writes Lapid on social media

Yoni Froim | 03.28.24

שר הביטחון גלנט בציר צלאח א׳-דין ברצועת עזה

Staff sgt Sufian Dagash was killed in Gaza; IDF finds long range rockets in Gazan family home

ICC to hear S. African petition accusing Israel of genocide next week; Incoming Foreign Minister says hostages release is top priority;

ynet correspondents | 01.02.24

Supreme Court; Prime Minister Netanyahu and Justice Minister Levin

In historic 1st, Supreme Court strikes down Basic Law amendment

In 8-7 ruling, court reverses government's attempt to annul reasonableness clause, stating it could hinder judicial review 'even in extreme and unreasonable governmental decisions'; Justice Minister Levin contends decision 'undermines balance of power'

ynet correspondents | 01.01.24

Lapid: Threat to democracy weakened the country

After avoiding taking responsibility, opposition leader says judicial overhaul and subsequent protests weakened Israel in days leading up to Hamas attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.27.23

Netanyahu to Iran: Don't try us

Prime minister addresses Knesset winter session opening which then comes under rocket attack forcing lawmakers and visitors to seek shelter

Sivan Hilaie | 10.16.23

Lapid says Israel cannot agree to Saudi nukes

Opposition leader takes to social media in a post after a report that Netanyahu instructed nuclear and security officials to cooperate with negotiations that would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium

Itamar Eichner | 09.21.23