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  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Minister It

Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room

The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.

20/07/2025

National healing begins with a much needed change in politics

We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.

‘Read my lips this gov't will not fall’: Israeli coalition faces crisis over haredi draft law

As Israel’s ruling coalition fractures over the Haredi Draft bill, religious parties threaten to quit, and pressure mounts from reservists, the government clings to a narrow majority.

By GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
18/07/2025

Reality check: Ultra-Orthodox rabbis are leading their flock to a historic dead end

MIDDLE ISRAEL: In their wartime conduct, the ultra-orthodox rabbis show a lack of commitment and a real disconnection with reality.

Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.

18/07/2025

'My conscience is clear': MK Yuli Edelstein on why he won't falter for a strict haredi draft law

"This law ends the phenomenon of pretending to study Torah. To me, that’s a disgrace to the world of Torah," Edelstein told Maariv.

18/07/2025

Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, Shas's Arbel rescinds resignation

Arye Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, despite Shas leaving government • Interior Minister Moshe Arbel to stay in role to complete 'urgent tasks'

 Families of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip and activists protest at the Knesset

Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid Oct. 7 state probe, bereaved parents say

“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Minister It

Knesset election dynamics largely unchanged despite Shas, UTJ leaving gov't, N12 poll finds

Israel's Channel 12 conducted a poll on general election scenarios following the Sephardi-haredi Shas Party's Wednesday announcement that they are leaving the coalition.

Lapid calls Netanyahu's gov't 'illegitimate' following Shas's exit from coalition

Israeli officials react to Shas's decision to exit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

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