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 PoliticsIsraeli 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
Israeli PoliticsShas 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
Israeli PoliticsNetanyahu 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
Donald TrumpTrump 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
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
Netanyahu to sign ‘multi-billion dollar’ natural gas deal with EgyptThe Israeli prime minister will reportedly make his first official visit to Cairo in 15 years to secure the agreement, and repair relations strained by the Gaza WarBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 12, 2025 10:03
Religious Zionism expected to back revised Charedi draft billThe redrafted bill has heavily watered down sanctions against draft dodgers, but is set to pass through the Israeli parliament with the support of some unlikely alliesBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 11, 2025 11:20
Trump could sanction Israeli officials if Netanyahu pardon denied, claims ministerOpposition figures have called for the prime minister to admit his alleged guilt and resign before any decision is madeBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read||December 1, 2025 10:13
Latest version of Charedi draft bill will maintain service exemption for yeshiva studentsThe bill, written by a Likued MK, will also allow draft dodgers to ‘age out’ of sanctions following threats of coalition resignations from the Charedi partiesBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||November 28, 2025 12:40
