Analysis New IDF Spokesman Is Army Chief's First Test
The controversy surrounding Gil Messing constitutes the first leadership crisis for the new chief of staff, less than four months after he took up the position
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Netanyahu Considers Backtracking on New Israeli Army Spokesman Appointment After Revelation
Haaretz exposed that Gil Messing, tapped as new spokesman, was an agent in the investigation of Yisrael Beiteinu, whose leader, Avigdor Lieberman, is eyeing a return as defense minister
Analysis Israeli Army's New Spokesman Might Lose Position Over Prior Role as Police Agent
The timing of the appointment of Gil Messing as spokesman is particularly sensitive because he was an agent in the investigation of Yisrael Beiteinu, whose leader, Avigdor Lieberman, is eyeing a return as defense minister
New Israeli Army Spokesman Was Police Agent in Corruption Case Involving Lieberman’s Party
Gil Messing helped record key figures in corruption case against Yisrael Beiteinu
Israeli ultra-Orthodox Party Says Ready for New Election if Lieberman Insists on Draft Law
Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman is making legislation requiring ultra-Orthodox conscription a condition to joining the government
Analysis These Seven Parties’ Fates Will Decide Israel's Election
Shas, Yisrael Beiteinu, Meretz, Kulanu and three others are all at risk of electoral obliteration on April 9. Their survival or demise will help determine the next government
Lacking a Majority, Knesset Opposition Pulls Motions to Dissolve Knesset
A defeat of such of motion would have required the opposition to wait another six months to reintroduce it, so the opposition is waiting for a more opportune time, one source said
Opinion Should Israel Have a Terrorists-only Death Penalty?
A modern nation of laws isn’t supposed to act based on revenge. Its legal system is founded on decency, justice and equality, not primitive concepts like hatred
Bennett: I Asked to Be Defense Minister, Israel's Deterrence Is Eroding
Education minister, who heads Habayit Hayehudi party, says country has made the mistake of thinking there is no solution to terrorism
Lieberman's Party Leaving Coalition Could Block Bill Calling for Death Penalty for Terrorists
Ex-defense chief's initiative will encourage kidnappings and undermine efforts to combat terror, Shin Bet official says at hearing for the proposed legislation
Israeli Lawmaker Vows to Torpedo Bill Granting Rabbinate 'ISIS-like' Power Over Diaspora Jews
'If the bill passes, there will be two bodies in the world that claim to have international jurisdiction on religious matters – the chief rabbinate, and ISIS,' says lawmaker
Opinion Israel's New Political Star Is Still Clean
Orli Levi-Abekasis manages to protect her reputation even when she’s deep in the muck. But would she join a center-left government or a right-wing nationalist one?
Israel's Governing Coalition Expected to Back Bill Ordering Death Penalty for Terrorists
Bill sponsored by Yisrael Beiteinu would allow military courts to sentence a terrorist to death even if the decision is not unanimous
Former Israeli Tourism Minister Sentenced to 15 Months in Jail
Stas Misezhnikov of party Yisrael Beiteinu was convicted of funding a college festival in return for a job for his girlfriend
Arthur Finkelstein, Powerhouse Political Strategist, Dies at 72
Finkelstein advised an array of right-wing politicians around the world, from U.S. Republicans to Benjamin Netanyahu
Former Israeli Officials Charged for Bribery, Fraud, Tax Offenses
Indictment filed against former Deputy Minister Faina Kirshenbaum and 10 defendants associated with Defense Minister Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party.
New Israeli Policy Allows Summary Rejection of Georgians Seeking Asylum
Yisrael Beiteinu MKs slam expedited Interior Ministry procedure for repatriating the foreigners, aimed to fight so-called asylum tourism
Israeli Bill Would Cut Funds to Universities With Lecturers Backing Boycott
The legislation, however, has not yet been run by the governing coalition; a key committee meets on the matter Sunday.
17 Cases Closed in Yisrael Beiteinu Affair
Cases against Afula mayor Yitzhak Meron and Moshe Leon, a close associate of Lieberman, were closed for lack of evidence. 16 other cases still stand.
Opinion Indictment of 'Russian' Politicians a Celebration for Russian Israelis
The corruption charges against Yisrael Beiteinu bigwigs can open the door for true leaders of the community, even if Russian-speakers don’t have their ‘own party’ anymore.
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Plan Next Battle: No Business on Shabbat
Crisis around railway work on Saturday could spark sweeping ban on shops, unless cabinet strikes down city bylaw before anticipated committee, High Court decisions.
Israeli Minister Protests School for Migrants at Expense of Soviet Immigrants
Defense chief Avigdor Lieberman, who was born in the Soviet Union, complains about the plans for the Tel Aviv high school.
Bill Requiring Israeli Flag at Events With State Officials Suffers Setback
Coalition whip David Bitan withdraws support of the bill he cosponsors with other Likud, Yisrael Beiteinu lawmakers.
Lieberman Taps Former Minister Uzi Landau to Head Government Defense Firm
Two other former ministers in his party, Yisrael Beiteinu, have already been appointed as chairmen of other state-owned defense companies.
Lieberman Softens Image on First Day in Office
New defense chief talks peace in meetings with Eisenkot, army brass and ministry officials.
The Dubious Ties Between Lieberman's Man and Moscow
Party activist and former MK Leon Litinetsky chairs the Israeli branch a Putin-sponsored Russian 'cultural organization' that allegedly urges compatriots to resettle in their homeland.
Shocks and Crises Leave Israel's Government Battered and Uncertain
In one week two ministers resigned, an Yisrael Beiteinu MK refused to join the coalition, and Naftali Bennett is mocking Benjamin Netanyahu openly.
Lieberman’s Coalition Deal Makes It Easier to Obtain Death Penalty for Terror
The incoming defense minister agrees to oppose the so-called Israel Hayom bill, which aims to curb the free distribution of the pro-Netanyahu, Adelson-owned daily.
Likud, Yisrael Beiteinu Sign Coalition Deal, Netanyahu Calls on Herzog to Join Unity Government
Netanyahu, Lieberman joke about their past enmity, vow commitment to Israel's security and to peace process; Hamas: Peace with Israel is an illusion.
Lieberman Capitulates to ultra-Orthodox Parties as Part of Coalition Negotiations
Yisrael Beiteinu deadlocks with Finance Ministry over conditions for joining government; as part of pending agreement, legislation on religion and state must garner support from all ultra-Orthodox parties to advance in Knesset.