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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

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

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

Judicial reform

Knesset passes controversial judicial reform law in overnight voting marathon

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

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

By Jane Prinsley

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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)

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

By Jane Prinsley

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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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British Jews urged to join Israelis in protest against Netanyahu

By Jane Prinsley

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

Yaakov Katz

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

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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)

Israeli Politics

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

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Netanyahu hits out at ‘nonsense charges’ as he returns to court to testify in corruption trial

The Israeli Prime Minister stands accused of fraud and accepting bribes but has not appeared before judges in over a month due to his health

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January 27, 2025 14:45

Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to court for the latest hearings in his ongoing corruption trial (Image: Getty)

Yaakov Katz

Why Ben-Gvir may be more dangerous outside the government than in it

The far-right minister’s resignation is a page out of the Netanyahu playbook

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January 21, 2025 12:27

Israel's former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Getty Images)

Ben Gvir quits Government in protest at ceasefire deal

Right-winger’s exit leaves ruling coalition with tiny majority

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January 19, 2025 07:09

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement during a party meeting at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on June 3, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. Far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened on June 1 to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhau's government if he goes ahead with a hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Netanyahu says he’s ‘changed the face of the Middle East’ since October 7

The Israeli prime minister took credit for ‘dismantling the Iranian axis piece by piece’

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December 10, 2024 09:30

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a hearing in his trial on corruption charges ( Getty Images)

UK Israeli group call for Labour government to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Diaspora activists warn of ‘extremist threat’ as they urge UK to sanction far-right Israeli ministers

By Jane Prinsley

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December 5, 2024 13:05

More than 160 Israelis in the UK have signed a letter calling for far-right Israeli ministers to be sanctioned by the British government. Pictured - A man stands with a sign showing the faces of Israeli politicians (L to R) Bezalel Smotrich, Simcha Rothman, Benjamin Netanyahu, Yariv Levin, and Itamar Ben-Gvir behind black bars, during a protest in Israel calling for the release of hostages. (Photo via Getty Images)

Three arrested for firing flares at Netanyahu’s Caesarea home

Attack on Saturday night drew condemnation from political figures across the spectrum

By Eliana Jordan

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November 17, 2024 11:27

Protesters set barrels on fire during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister and his government near Netanyahu's private house in June 2024 in Caesarea, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

The IDF soldier fresh from Gaza who is turning his anger on Netanyahu

‘Is Netanyahu too busy keeping his coalition instead of ending this war?’ the soldier asks

By Jane Prinsley

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November 13, 2024 11:45

Zur has been in active IDF service for over a year and is furious with the Netanyahu government for sacking Defence Minister Yoav Gallant (Photo: Zur)

‘Terrorists aren't freedom fighters’ says Haaretz, rebuking publisher after losing hundreds of subscribers

The left-wing newspaper has distanced itself from comments made by publisher at London conference

By Jane Prinsley

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November 4, 2024 11:32

Israeli newspaper Haaretz has apologised after losing hundreds of subscriptions when its publisher called Hamas 'freedom fighters' at a London conference (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

British Jew expelled from Israel after trying to make aliyah

Leo Franks, 25, was told to leave the country after his participation in ‘left-wing activism’

By Eliana Jordan

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September 22, 2024 12:22

Demonstrators sit before Israeli border guards during a protest vigil in Beit Jala in the occupied West Bank on 3 September, 2024. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)

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