13 Nov
Mossad Chief in Washington; Eisenkot Not Informed of Visit
Mossad Director Roman Gofman is in Washington for meetings with U.S. officials regarding Iran, without updating cabinet member Gadi Eisenkot.
Israel news
13 Nov
Eisenkot backs Elisaf Peretz; political tensions regarding coalition formation
Yashar! party chairman MK Gadi Eisenkot expressed support for MK Elisaf Peretz amid personal attacks, while coalition talks continue.
13 Nov
Minister Strock criticizes Gaza demilitarization plan
Minister Orit Strock warns that the new Gaza demilitarization framework reportedly favors Hamas by allowing the organization to retain weapons.
13 Nov
Netanyahu to Haredi parties: Do not join Eisenkot's bloc
The Prime Minister is conducting personal outreach to rabbis and Haredi leaders to prevent them from joining a government led by MK Gadi Eisenkot.
13 Nov
Middle East expert Dr. Edy Cohen: Arab states intervened in elections
A Middle East expert claims that a media campaign by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar led to a surge in support for Arab parties in the Knesset.
12 Nov
Sohlberg: Information in foreign influence probe has not matured into evidence
Judge Sohlberg stated that the investigation into suspected foreign influence is ongoing and that current information has not yet developed into evidence.
12 Nov
Miriam Peretz: My son will leave the Knesset if his party sits with Arab parties
The Israel Prize laureate stated that her son, MK Elyasaf Peretz of the "Yashar!" party, will resign if his faction forms a coalition with Arab parties.
12 Nov
Netanyahu Trial: Judges Order Attorney General to Appear in Court
The Jerusalem District Court has ordered Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to appear at a hearing regarding the Netanyahu trial on November 18.
12 Nov
Tax authority official stirs debate with direct replies on X
Nili Ben-Tovim, a department head at the Tax Authority, is drawing attention after directly responding to critics regarding a new tax initiative on social media.
12 Nov
Political Tensions Over Security Cabinet Decisions
MK Eisenkot called on the Prime Minister to exercise restraint, while Minister Katz emphasized that the government is authorized to manage Israel's security.
12 Nov
Israel recalls ambassador to the Netherlands following public criticism of ministers
The Foreign Ministry ordered Ambassador Zvi Vapni to return to Israel after he harshly criticized Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in an interview.
11 Nov
Tensions rise: Eizenkot demands security briefings from Netanyahu
Opposition MK Gadi Eizenkot has demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu provide him with security briefings and exercise restraint, drawing accusations of politicization from the Prime Minister's office.
11 Nov
Netanyahu: Israel to gradually end US military aid
According to the Prime Minister's Office, Israel's strong economy allows it to phase out US assistance, fulfilling a 1996 pledge by Benjamin Netanyahu.
11 Nov
Arrangements Committee approves temporary Knesset committee compositions
The Knesset's Arrangements Committee has approved the establishment of temporary Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense committees, chaired by MKs Ben-Horin and Lieberman.
11 Nov
Government approves Gideon Saar as Interior Minister
The transitional government approved the appointment of Foreign Minister Gideon Saar as Interior Minister, alongside the appointment of four new ambassadors.
11 Nov
Legislative efforts advanced regarding yeshiva student enlistment
Knesset bills are being promoted to regulate the status of yeshiva students, including deferring military service until age 26 and suspending criminal proceedings against them.
11 Nov
Attorney General will not appear at Netanyahu trial hearings
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has announced that she will not appear at the upcoming hearings in the Prime Minister's trial.
11 Nov
Attorney General will not appear at Netanyahu trial hearings
The State Attorney's Office informed the court that the Attorney General will not attend upcoming hearings regarding the Prime Minister's cases.
11 Nov
Commotion in the Knesset: Netanyahu's speech sparks outrage
Lawmakers clashed during the Prime Minister's address, while opposition members sharply criticized the rhetoric used.
10 Nov
Unity talks stalled; Yashar cancels meeting with Likud
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot ordered the cancellation of a meeting with Likud representatives following Benjamin Netanyahu's Knesset speech.
10 Nov
Ohana announces: Vote to replace Knesset Speaker to be held next week
Following a request from members of parliament, Amir Ohana has scheduled the vote on his replacement for early next week.
10 Nov
26th Knesset sworn in; Herzog calls for unity and compromise
Members of the 26th Knesset were sworn in today at a festive ceremony, against the backdrop of ongoing government formation efforts and moves to replace the Speaker.
10 Nov
Knesset members file motion to replace Speaker; Matan Kahana named as candidate
Knesset members from the 'Change Bloc' formally filed a motion to replace Speaker Ohana, while announcing intended appointments for parliamentary committees.
10 Nov
Before the Swearing-in: First Bill to Dissolve the Knesset Filed
An MK from Otzma Yehudit has proposed a bill to dissolve the 26th Knesset amid the ongoing deadlock in coalition negotiations.
10 Nov
26th Knesset sworn in at festive ceremony
Members of the 26th Knesset were sworn in today at the plenum in the presence of President Isaac Herzog.
10 Nov
Liberman on draft law: Compromise to prevent elections
Yisrael Beiteinu chair signals support for a compromise on the draft law to avoid elections, while ruling out joining a Netanyahu-led government.
10 Nov
Coalition talks: Bennett and Eisenkot push for unity government
Former PM Bennett and Eisenkot are working to form an emergency government, while reports suggest Netanyahu is concerned about Eisenkot's prospects.
10 Nov
Surprise appointment: Liran Avishar Ben-Horin to chair the Finance Committee
MK Liran Avishar Ben-Horin is set to become the first woman to chair the Knesset Finance Committee, a move sparking debate over potential conflicts of interest.
10 Nov
Sa'ar to be named Interior Minister; Change Bloc moves to replace Speaker
Prime Minister Netanyahu will appoint Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar as Interior Minister, as the Change Bloc prepares to replace the Knesset Speaker.
10 Nov
Gideon Sa'ar to be appointed Interior Minister alongside Foreign Minister role
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to bring Gideon Sa'ar's appointment as Interior Minister to the cabinet for approval tomorrow, filling a position left vacant for over a year.
10 Nov
Knesset members tour building; Eisenkot proposes Kahana as speaker
New members of the 26th Knesset toured the chamber ahead of today's inauguration, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party proposed Matan Kahana for speaker.
10 Nov
26th Knesset convenes for swearing-in
The 26th Knesset convenes today for the swearing-in ceremony of its members, with a significant number of first-time lawmakers.
10 Nov
26th Knesset set to be sworn in at festive ceremony
The 120 members of the 26th Knesset will be sworn in today at a ceremony attended by top officials, amid planned demonstrations outside the building.
9 Nov
Report: Netanyahu confidante Eshel held contacts with Mansour Abbas
Netanyahu associate Natan Eshel reportedly reached out to Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas regarding coalition formation, despite Netanyahu's public criticism of Arab parties.
9 Nov
Eisenkot and Liberman meet: Confident in ability to form stable government
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman met to discuss progress in forming a new government.
9 Nov
26th Knesset seating arrangements published ahead of opening
Ahead of the inauguration of the 26th Knesset, temporary seating arrangements for the new members have been published.
9 Nov
Eisenkot outlines coalition principles; Likud fears Haredi support
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot has formally received the mandate to form a government and set conditions for coalition partners, while Likud officials privately express concern over potential Haredi cooperation.
9 Nov
Police chief's bid to bypass Ben-Gvir's signature blocked by AG
Police Commissioner Danny Levi asked the Attorney General to advance senior appointments without the National Security Minister's signature, but Baharav-Miara ruled it legally impossible.
9 Nov
Gur Hasidim signal potential for cooperation with Eisenkot
The Gur Hasidic movement's official newspaper has criticized Benjamin Netanyahu following the granting of the mandate to form a government to Gadi Eisenkot.
8 Nov
AG: No basis for claims of election interference
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated there is no evidence that foreign interference impacted the Knesset election results.