Yisrael Beyteinu

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Esterina Tartman dies at 68

After retiring from political life, Tartman turned to private business and public activity outside of government.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli Knesset Member Esterina Tartman arrives at a press conference of the Israel Beiteinu Party, in Jerusalem on March, 01, 2007.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

To the attention of all my colleagues in the opposition: Only a firm decision by all of us to adhere to these principles and maintain a bloc-wide strategy will bring us a clear and decisive victory.

AUGUST 21, 2026|ByAVIGDOR LIBERMAN

President of the Supreme Court Isaac Amit arrives for a hearing on petitions alleging flaws in the legislative process of the Communications Bill at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 13, 2026.

High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers

The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.

JULY 16, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protester argues with a police officer outside the Jerusalem IDF recruitment center, April 12, 2026.

Almost half of Israelis support tougher sanctions, pressure to promote haredi conscription - poll

Approximately 31% support conscription only in agreement with Haredi leadership, and 11% believe that efforts to draft Haredi men are futile and should stop.

JULY 13, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

'Bring vodka:' Shas MK blasted for racist comments towards Yesh Atid MK

"What national pride have you brought? An interior minister convicted of accepting bribes and sitting in jail?" MK Vladimir Beliak said, as Shas MKs yelled "Vodka, vodka" from the opposition benches.

AUGUST 4, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE

Ex-deputy minister Kirschenbaum to serve 10 years in prison for bribery

Likud: Proves it's wrong to "put the national treasury in the hands of the most corrupt person in the history of the state"

JULY 14, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE, GIL HOFFMAN

Yisrael Beiteinu MK Eli Avidar remains committed to new government

Even though Yisrael Beiteinu MK Eli Avidar was disappointed that he didn’t get an executive role in the new cabinet, he said he still supports the new government.

JUNE 20, 2021ByBEN BARUCH

Eli Avidar signs the Hozeh Hamedina document stating the principles of the protest group.

New government to include Druze minister after dispute

Hamed Amar to become minister in the Finance Ministry after Yisrael Beytenu MK Eli Avidar declined the post as it wasn't the position he had been hoping for.

JUNE 13, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN