Politics

Ex-Mossad chiefs revealed too much about Israel's spy agency, lawmaker says

“You don’t need to reveal everything, methods and training,” he said. “What does it give us besides Israeli pride? It doesn’t add anything. In 20 years, we can talk about it.”

MK Ram Ben Barak attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, August 12, 2025.
 Likud MK Boaz Bismuth leads a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 27, 2026

Bismuth claims opposition MKs forced their way into his office

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel's budget deadline: What happens if Knesset cannot agree in time? - explainer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after the vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 28, 2026.

Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft


Zionism built on shared responsibility, not ideological conformity - opinion

Zionism thrives when it aligns with the Jews who are willing to carry it forward and not on nostalgic ideals.

Zionist youth congress in Budapest.

Is the death penalty for terrorists proposed by Ben-Gvir 'Jewish'? - opinion

As terror rises, Israel faces a fierce debate: Does justice require executing convicted terrorists, or does it betray Jewish values?

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wore a gold pin of a noose, December 8, 2025.

Coalition leaders call on Netanyahu to disobey High Court, block Ben-Gvir firing

“Unfortunately, we are witnessing clear attempts at a coup carried out through the law enforcement systems. This is, quite simply, a coup against democracy," Ben-Gvir said Monday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives at the Supreme Court, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

High Court to Israeli gov't: Disclose details on ultra-Orthodox school funding within 10 days

The ruling came in response to a petition that challenges the continued funding of the two main party-linked haredi school networks amid concerns over budgetary transfers to the networks.

Supreme court justice Yael Willner arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on a petition against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer funds to Ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026.

Israel will achieve peace with Iran one day, Netanyahu tells cabinet during protests

PM: Israel strongly condemns mass slaughter of innocent civilians • Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee also set for Iran discussion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the government meeting on January 4, 2026.

Ayelet Shaked calls for state probe into October 7, will decide on political comeback 'soon'

Shaked also said she was proud of diversifying the judicial bench during her tenure, arguing that a heterogeneous court better reflects Israeli society. 

Ayelet Shaked attends a ceremony at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, September 18, 2025

Netanyahu’s chief of staff detained for questioning by investigators over Bild leaked documents

Tzachi Braverman, who was approved as an ambassadorial candidate to the UK, was detained by police for questioning on suspicion of obstruction of justice.

Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Knesset stole billions from Israelis to fund haredi schools, Lapid claims

“The money was transferred to schools that do not teach the core curriculum, that are subject to no oversight of any kind, in violation of the law,” Lapid said.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Prosecution presses Netanyahu on Nir Hefetz ties as cross-examination in Case 4000 intensifies

Testimony by Hefetz, portions of which were read in court, describes Netanyahu as the driving force behind attempts to encourage the creation of a privately owned news channel.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv court for criminal trial, June 3, 2025.

From prevention to coercion: Israel’s failing response to crime in Arab society - opinion

Cutting social investment in the name of security creates a bad cycle that weakens trust and fuels long-term instability.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)