Israeli PoliticsGantz promises to join Netanyahu coalition if opposition falls short of majorityThe former alternate prime minister called on opposition politicians ‘not to repeat the mistake’ of previous coalitions ahead of the upcoming elections this yearBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
Israeli PoliticsCoalition MKs submit bill to scrap fraud and breach of trust offences from criminal codeThe crimes make up two of the three charges currently face by Prime Minister Netanyahu, though it is not clear whether the law could be changed retroactivelyBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
IsraelNew Israeli ambassador to UK may be delayed after arrest over leak investigationAn indicted former aide to Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Tzachi Braverman of promising to quash the inquiry into his alleged release of classified material to the mediaBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
Israeli PoliticsLeaders of anti-judicial reform protests join DemocratsParty leader Yair Golan hinted that the new members may compete for Knesset candidacies in the upcoming elections and called on other leading activists to do the sameBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Israeli PoliticsNetanyahu speaks to former aide Urich for first time in a year as Qatargate restrictions lapseThe former prime ministerial spokesman recently announced his intention to return to government work if he clears his nameBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
Temple MountNetanyahu backs Ben-Gvir’s push for Jewish prayer on the Temple MountIsrael’s national security minister has long maintained that prayer, including full prostration, should be allowed at the site, and has even suggested the construction of a synagogue thereBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
West BankWest Bank to receive first 4G mobile network after Israel-backed telecom dealThe Gaza Strip will remain on 2G connection, while Israel is now transitioning to full 5G coverageBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Israeli Islamist party to accept first Jewish candidates at next elections‘I would be honoured if they joined’ said Ra’am party leader Mansour Abbas of his Jewish allies in the KnessetBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||January 6, 2026 09:57
Shas threatens to vote down state budget unless Charedi draft bill passed firstNetanyahu’s coalition has until March 31 to reach a compromise with its Charedi partner or face being forced into fresh electionsBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||January 5, 2026 13:44
Netanyahu pardon ‘on its way’ claims Trump, despite Herzog pushbackThe Israeli prime minister submitted his request for clemency last month, but declined to admit any guilt in doing soBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 30, 2025 14:41
Trump calls on Hamas to disarm or face ‘hell’ during Mar-a-Lago summit with NetanyahuThe US president voiced full support for Israel’s action in Gaza, but clashed with Netanyahu over the West BankBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read||December 30, 2025 10:59
Netanyahu suggests October 7 inquiry will examine impact of Gaza disengagement and anti-judicial reform protestsThe scope of the investigation could run all the way back to the 1993 Oslo AccordsBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 23, 2025 13:38
Indicted Netanyahu aide claims PM backed plan to use confidential intelligence to sway opinion against hostage dealThe Prime Minister’s Office has claimed that Feldstein’s allegations are politically motivated and aimed at deflecting blame for the leakBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 23, 2025 10:54
Netanyahu to chair panel determining mandate of October 7 inquiryThe prime minister will be in a key position to determine what the eventual inquiry examines, with opposition politicians airing claims of a ‘whitewash’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 19, 2025 12:05
Israel secures $34.7 billion natural gas deal with EgyptThe payment will be split between private companies and the public purse, but providers will be required to sell to Israelis at a ‘good price’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 18, 2025 10:49
Netanyahu accuses Australian government of ‘pouring fuel on antisemitic fire’ in run-up to Bondi Chanukah attackThe prime minister pointed to Canberra’s recognition of a Palestinian state and tolerance of anti-Israel protestsBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read||December 15, 2025 10:18
