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Netanyahu announces plan to fire Shin Bet chief as agency probes 'Qatargate'

Netanyahu's decision to fire Ronen Bar comes amid a 'continued lack of trust' in the Shin Bet chief, the prime minister said. 

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts

Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.

Joint list of Arab parties would win at least 13 seats

A large majority supports integration in government: If an election were held today, a list combining the four central Arab parties would win at least 13 seats.

Israel needs its own DOGE, but not like what the US has

An Israeli DOGE should examine the structure of the government and the number of ministries, and reduce political and coalitional funds.

By TOMER LOTAN
16/03/2025
 THE ISSUE of haredi conscription into the IDF has once again been brought into the spotlight this w

Dancing on the brink: Haredi draft dodging video triggers national backlash

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Viral videos of haredi anti-draft chants have reignited Israel’s conscription debate, sparking public outrage and political backlash.

14/03/2025
 Austrian Chancellor and head of People's Party (OeVP) Karl Nehammer speaks with journalists after c

SPÖ joining coalition might be only way to stop rise of far-right in Austria

Sharing power again and blocking the far right might seem important enough for SPÖ’s base and keep it from obstructing the future government’s work.

25/02/2025

Hamas reportedly agrees to step down from governing Gaza in next phase

Hamas will be ready to negotiate Phase Two of the ceasefire agreement and hostage release schedule from Monday.

Musk wants to 'delete entire agencies' from US government

"We do need to delete entire agencies, as opposed to leaving part of them behind," Musk said.

By REUTERS
13/02/2025

Police, gov't not doing enough to find missing Haymanot Kasau - family

"There is intelligence information that our family is passing on to the police, but they are checking it after a significant delay," Kasau's father said.

11/02/2025

Israeli cabinet delays decision on October 7 inquiry by three months

FM Sa'ar presented a detailed proposal for the establishment of the commission, addressing three questions: What will be investigated, who will investigate, and when it will take place.

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