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Lapid offers to concede second spot on joint list with Bennett to bring Eisenkot in

The invitation follows Sunday’s announcement by Bennett and Lapid of their new unified party, Together, during which they also publicly called on Eisenkot to join them.

|ByKESHET NEEV, JAMES GENN
Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Ali al-Zaidi, the nominee of Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework for prime minister, stand with political figures during a ceremony where Zaidi was tasked with forming a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 27, 2026.

Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock

The real story of Zaidi is that he is largely unknown and appears to have been chosen almost by chance, as if Iraq’s politicians simply settled on a random figure to lead the country.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
HUNGARIAN ELECTION winner Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks to the media in Budapest, on Wednesday.

Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.

|ByDANA BLANDER, OFER KENIG
A protester holds a portrait of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki during a protest against US President Donald Trump near the US embassy in Baghdad, on Jan. 29, 2026.

Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts

It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Poilievre vows UNRWA funding cut over Hamas ties, Carney wants to maintain it

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Carney's "irresponsible" statement and requested a retraction in a Thursday social media post.

APRIL 17, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Liberal Leader Mark Carney shakes hands with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre following the French-language federal leaders' debate, in Montreal, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Netanyahu: Ronen Bar responsible for 'unlawful' arrests of W. Bank settlers

This comes as a senior Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) official in charge of the Jewish Division, identified as A., suspended himself on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Three journalists to give testimony to police relating to 'Qatargate'

Feldstein admitted to receiving the money but asserted he was unaware that its source was tied to Qatar.

APRIL 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ILLUSTRATION: Shirit Avitan Cohen, Suleiman Maswadeh, Nir Dvori

'Bennett 2026': Former PM Naftali Bennett registers new political party

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett's new party is likely to be the largest in a general election, according to polls over recent weeks.

APRIL 1, 2025ByELIAV BREUER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
THEN-PRIME minister Naftali Bennett and then-foreign minister Yair Lapid hold a news conference in the Knesset, 2022.

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan' - report

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

MARCH 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls a snap election, warning that Trump’s trade actions and sovereignty threats pose a major crisis for Canada’s future.

MARCH 23, 2025ByREUTERS
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a press conference after meeting with provincial and territorial leaders at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 21, 2025.

Shin Bet detains, releases PMO worker and activist after espionage probe - report

The suspicion arose after the senior PMO employee sent information to the activist who wanted to protest in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vehicle regarding the Israeli leader's convoy.

MARCH 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's convoy in Jerusalem. April 05, 2021.

Ousting Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu's maneuver to avoid scrutiny over October 7 - analysis

This is his attempt to put all of the blame on the IDF and Shin Bet without anyone looking seriously into his role. If he is never probed, it will be difficult to learn how to avoid another disaster.

MARCH 20, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Liberman announces intention to run for PM, slams Netanyahu for stalling hostage deal

Liberman criticized Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis, accusing him of stalling the hostage deal and claiming that it benefits him politically.

MARCH 16, 2025ByELIAV BREUER, WALLA!
MK Avigdor Liberman attends Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Greek MP Nikos Papadopoulos arrested after vandalizing ‘blasphemous’ artworks

He declared: 'I demand the immediate withdrawal of these specific exhibits from the National Gallery.'

MARCH 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The National Gallery in Athens.