israeli politics

Gallant, Gantz slam idea of incremental military gov’t in Gaza; Smotrich accuses them of weakness

Gallant made this statement in response to discussions about distributing food to Palestinian residents of Gaza by private companies under the IDF's security.

  Dan Meridor.

At the table with Dan Meridor: Ex-lawmaker talks Zionism, public service

At the Table: Because he is widely regarded as a figure of integrity, Meridor is frequently interviewed by local and international media on legal and ethical issues.

The cover of a Haredi newspaper against the draft of Haredim into the IDF.

Haredi leaders urge draft defiance on front page of 'Yated Ne'eman' newspaper

Rabbi Dov Landau proclaimed: “We know full well that no yeshiva student or kollel scholar will join the army—under any circumstances and in any form whatsoever.”

By YAKI ADAMKER
17/11/2024
Israel Katz‏

Israel's Knesset in uproar over Israel Katz becoming new defense minister

Members of the opposition chose to leave Thursday night’s plenum in protest of the new appointments.

08/11/2024

Opposition party leaders attack Netanyahu over Yoav Gallant's dismissal

Lapid criticized the silence of “spineless” Likud MKs, calling their inaction “a disgrace remembered forever.”

 (L-R): Reported incoming defense minister Gideon Sa'ar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Sa'ar, Netanyahu sign coalition agreement

The agreement states that Sa'ar will become foreign minister, and MK Ze'ev Elkin will become a minister responsible for rehabilitating the North and South.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a memorial ceremony for people who were murdered on October 7

A prime minister’s toxic agenda: How Netanyahu weakens Israel from within

Gideon Sa’ar may not become Prime Minister after the shady affair of Gallant’s dismissal, but he’ll be remembered as the one who sold his soul for draft dodgers.

05/11/2024

Why did Netanyahu fire Gallant, and what does it mean for Israel’s strategy in Gaza?

Tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant have been mounting for months, highlighting rifts within Israel’s government over military tactics.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem

Is Netanyahu’s PMO documents scandal fireworks or just fizzle?

Even though Netanyahu is already embroiled in several legal affairs—Cases 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000—some dreamed this would amount to Case 5000 and would, Watergate-like, force him out of office.

05/11/2024
  An illustrative image of haredi residents of Jerusalem's Ramat Eshkol neighborhood.

Haredi daycare bill: What is it and why should we care?

The general idea is that the state provides subsidized daycare for parents who otherwise would not be able to afford it.

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