Israeli Mayor, a Former Likud Minister, Investigated for Rape and Bribery
Or Akiva mayor Yaakov Edri is also suspected of extortion and making threats, as well as assault and battery
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Israeli Army Chief, in Rare Move, Defends Bereaved Family Berated by Netanyahu Supporters
Responding to a protest by pro-Netanyahu activist, Kochavi says politicizing the pain of families who lost loved ones 'is a humane and moral red line that must not be crossed'
Analysis Netanyahu's Silence on His Supporters' Sickening Action Is Even More Malicious Than His Words
The prime minister issued a belated and meager condemnation of a demonstration outside the house of a bereaved family accused of opposing him. But just look at the organizer: What else would you expect?
The Politicization of Yad Vashem Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem
Jewish leaders in Israel and the Diaspora ring the alarm about Netanyahu pushing radicals for key posts in global Jewish organizations. Could the Biden era stem the influence of Israel's ideological right?
Israeli Mayor, a Former Likud Minister, Arrested for Corruption
12 others were arrested alongside the four-time minister, who is being charged with accepting bribes, fraud and breach of trust, conspiracy, money laundering and tax offenses
'I Won't Appoint Leftists': Likud Lawmaker Opposed Promoting Two Judges She Perceived as Left-wing
Osnat Mark opposed promoting one judge based on his assistance to asylum seekers, and another for acquitting a Palestinian for a non-fatal shooting attack over a decade ago
Analysis Netanyahu's Party Can’t Fathom Politicians Aren’t Above the Law
Coalition whip Miki Zohar fails to grasp why the State Prosecutor’s Office seems to believe that an elected official can't threaten the attorney general, however close he may be to royalty
Netanyahu Urged to Block Appointment of Racist Likud Activist to Top Zionist Post
Jewish leaders say appointment of Jacques Kupfer at World Zionist Organization is 'unacceptable,' request a criminal investigation against him
'Thought Police': Israeli Minister Decries Interrogation of Protesters Against Attorney General
Public security minister calls on police to 'do all it can to strengthen public trust in it,' hinting it treats complaints having to do with Mendelblit unlike 'other public figures'
Poll Shows Small Gains for Netanyahu's Likud
According to newest poll, if an election was held today, Likud would win 29 seats in the Knesset – two more than in the previous poll two weeks ago – at the expense of Naftali Bennett's Yamina
‘Who Needs So Many Arabs?’ Meet the Man Tasked With Improving Israel’s Ties With the Jewish Diaspora
Jacques Kupfer has called for the annexation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and often refers to the former U.S. president as ‘Hussein’ Obama. He’s about to be confirmed to a key position at the World Zionist Organization
'It Doesn't Matter': Likud Lawmaker Defends Citing Fake Post Vilifying anti-Netanyahu Protesters
Osnat Mark retracted her comments before a Knesset panel, but argued the fact that the Facebook post was fake 'doesn’t change anything'
Analysis Netanyahu’s Henchmen Prove Once Again They're Soldiers in a Criminal Organization
But this week, one of them had a 'work accident' with worrisome consequences
Analysis Netanyahu's Coalition Whip Must Be Investigated for Extortion
Coalition whip MK Miki Zohar threatened Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit on Wednesday that if he did not close criminal cases against Netanyahu and resign, more tapes of him would be released
Analysis Netanyahu's Opponents on the Right Are Getting Stronger, and They Could Take Him Down
Naftali Bennett’s Yamina party is soaring in the polls, but stitching together an alternative coalition will prove more challenging
Gantz Says Will Seek New Election if Budget Crisis Persists, Would Back Anyone but Netanyahu
In private talks, Netanyahu’s main coalition partner says his party could vote for dissolving parliament, won’t rule out supporting right-wing leader Bennett for prime minister
Netanyahu's Whip Threatens AG: Drop Bibi Indictments, or More Tapes Will Come Out
Saying that there are incriminating tapes from a previous court case against Avichai Mendelblit that will be released, Miki Zohar demanded the attorney general drop Netanyahu's charges and resign
Israel's Parliament Returns for a Likely Brief Winter Session Amid Ongoing Coalition Crisis
Knesset members are returning to a weak, faltering parliament that may well dissolve itself in late December as coalition parties' mutual distrust keeps legislation from passing
Netanyahu's Coalition Whip Says Gantz's Party Is a 'Danger to Israel'
Miki Zohar says Kahol Lavan struck deal with the centrist Yesh Atid party to establish a minority government with an Arab party
Netanyahu's Party Surprised by Polls Showing Coronavirus Response Has Hurt Him
As the opposition right-wing Yamina party continues to rise in polls, Netanyahu has changed his media tactics while Gantz's party has three battles planned for the near future
Poll: 65 Percent Dissatisfied With Netanyahu's COVID Response, Bennett Nips at Likud's Heels
According to Channel 12 News survey, nearly half of Israelis back an early election, in which Netanyahu's party would remain the biggest in the Knesset, with right-wing opposition party only slightly behind
Analysis Violating Lockdown, Israel's Minister of Flouting May Become No. 1 Super-spreader Among Politicians
Chutzpah has been Likud Minister Gila Gamliel's middle name for a long time. But now, her behavior during the COVID-19 lockdown warrants a teachable moment for the aspiring education minister
Israeli Minister Violates Lockdown, Contracts COVID-19 and Tries to Cover It Up
Likud Minister Gila Gamliel intentionally misled health officials after traveling nearly 100 miles from her home to pray on Yom Kippur, but then apologized: 'It's possible I made an error in judgment'
Lawmaker From Gantz's Party: More 'Thinking of Quitting Netanyahu Government'
MK Miki Haimovich says critical days lie ahead as tensions continue to escalate between coalition partners in the wake of Kahol Lavan minister's resignation
Realizing His Party Is on Verge of Collapse, Gantz Resorts to Diversion Tactic
After a minister from his party quit the gov't and dissenting votes against curbing anti-Netanyahu protests, Gantz understands he can't keep walking the path of compromise with Netanyahu
Netanyahu's Party Faces Fine for Election App Leaks That Compromised Voter Privacy
Justice Ministry holds Likud and opposition party Yisrael Beiteinu responsible for the massive data leak, as they failed to safeguard the voter registry in the March election
Analysis Netanyahu’s Cardinal Sin: Making Israelis Feel Like Suckers
His serial violation of coronavirus restrictions imposed on the public breaks the unofficial 11th Commandment