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Israeli Supreme Court rules firing of Shin Bet chief unlawful

The attempt to dismiss Ronen Bar led to a months-long political spat at the highest levels of Israeli government

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Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that the government acted unlawfully in firing Shin Bet director Ronern Bar (Pictured: senior justice Yitzak Amit; Image: Flash90)

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert has claimed that the new Gaza offensive is 'very close to a war crime' (Image: Flash90)

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New Gaza campaign ‘very close to a war crime’ claims ex-Israeli PM

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Yair Golan, a former IDF deputy chief of staff, has been accused of invoking 'blood libel' after suggesting Israel is killing Gazan babies 'as a hobby' (Image: Flash90)

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Yair Golan accused of ‘blood libel’ after accusing Israel of ‘killing babies as a hobby’

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A former Biden aide has claimed that the administration considered trying to 'trigger elections' in Israel due to frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: Getty)

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Biden team sought to ‘get rid’ of Netanyahu for opposing Gaza plans

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Israel denies downplaying Pope’s death amid claims of funeral snub

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Pro-Palestine protestors hurl bottles at Ben-Gvir after speech

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Israeli Foreign Ministry deletes condolence post for Pope Francis

By Jacob Jaffa

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Emily Damari and Ben Shapiro among torch lighters for Israeli Independence Day

An Olympic judoka and IDF war hero are also set to be honoured

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Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro is set to be among a group of 36 specially-selected torch lighters for Israeli Independence Day (Image: Getty)

Jerusalem Post editor placed under house arrest in ‘Qatargate’ investigation

The move has attracted criticism from opposition leaders and place the spotlight on the embattled Attorney General

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Jerusalem Post editor Zvika Klein has been placed under house arrest in Israel (Image: Getty)

Two Netanyahu aides arrested in ‘Qatargate’ probe as PM accuses police of ‘witch hunt’

The Israeli premier provoked backlash from across the political spectrum when he referred to the pair as ‘hostages’ in his statement on the case

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

April 1, 2025 11:31

Two of Benjamin Netanyahu's senior aides have been arrested in connection with the 'Qatargate' investigation (Image: Getty)

Knesset passes controversial judicial reform law in overnight voting marathon

The legislation represents a key victory for the Netanyahu government but has been criticised as an ‘attack on Israeli democracy’

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read

March 27, 2025 13:03

The Knesset has passed a controversial bill as part of the Netanyahu government's judicial reform programme (Image: Flash90)

More than 100,000 Israelis take to the streets in nationwide protest over Gaza War

Opposition leaders accused the government of launching a ‘direct, violent and unrestrained attack on us, our democracy, our values, our future'

By Jane Prinsley

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March 23, 2025 12:10

More than 100,000 Israelis joined anti-government protests across the country on Saturday night (Image: Getty)

Israeli High Court issues injunction to stop firing of Shin Bet chief by Netanyahu cabinet

PM cites lack of trust in Ronen Bar, who accused Netanyahu of ‘unfounded claims’

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

March 21, 2025 11:36

JERUSALEM, UNSPECIFIED - MARCH 19: A protester wears a mask of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally against the Israeli government on March 19, 2025 in Jerusalem. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to dismiss the director of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Ronen Bar, citing "ongoing distrust" during a time of war after the internal security organisation responsible for monitoring Palestinian militant groups released a report acknowledging its failures in the October 7 attacks. The report also criticised Mr Netanyahu, stating that government policies contributed to the events. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

British Jews urged to join Israelis in protest against Netanyahu

Israelis protesters in London accuse Netanyahu of undermining democracy and threatening the lives of hostages

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

March 18, 2025 15:59

A banner held by Israeli protesters outside the Israeli embassy in London called for a ceasefire and said "We are not our government". The group also demanded the release of the hsotages held by Hamas in Gaza (Photo: Yair Perry)

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Dismissing Israel’s Attorney-General is a distraction from government’s failures

The cabinet is due to meet on Sunday week to fire Gali Baharav-Miara

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March 11, 2025 17:06

Under threat: Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, arriving for a cabinet meeting in 2023 (Photo: Getty Images)

Smotrich working on ‘operational plan’ to resettle displaced Palestinians outside of Gaza

The far-right minister said he is trying to turn the idea outlined by US President Trump into concrete policy

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

January 27, 2025 16:21

Far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich confirmed he is working on an 'operational plan' to resettle some Palestinians from Gaza to countries like Jordan and Egypt (Image: Getty)

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Israeli Politics

Israeli Supreme Court rules firing of Shin Bet chief unlawful

New Gaza campaign ‘very close to a war crime’ claims ex-Israeli PM

Yair Golan accused of ‘blood libel’ after accusing Israel of ‘killing babies as a hobby’

Biden team sought to ‘get rid’ of Netanyahu for opposing Gaza plans

Israel denies downplaying Pope’s death amid claims of funeral snub

Pro-Palestine protestors hurl bottles at Ben-Gvir after speech

Israeli Foreign Ministry deletes condolence post for Pope Francis

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