Israel/Politics

'The minister is allowed to formulate a general policy - after hearing the legal counsel and the commissioner's position' • Ben Gvir slammed the court for 'turning itself into the sovereign'

Abed Afif, number 43 on the Likud list, will take his place • 'The Prime Minister and Defense Minister are advancing a recruitment law that is opposed to Israel's security'

Itamar Ben Gvir came under fire from coalition lawmakers for opposing the budget measure, while he attacked Bezalel Smotrich for twisting his arm while Netanyahu is recovering from surgery

Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center reported an improvement in Netanyahu's condition after he underwent a procedure to remove his prostage, with his release expected in the coming days

A urinary tract infection was discovered last week, which resulted in a benign growth • Netanyahu's testimony in court will be delayed by a week

'From the bottom of the pit at the beginning of the war, we are climbing to the heights of victory, peak after peak,' he said • A number of lawmakers were ejected from the Knesset for interrupting him

Defense Minister Israel Katz demanded that IDF investigations into the October 7 attack be completed by the end of January, or else appointments of senior officers will be blocked

The budget passed 59-57 opponents after Ben Gvir abstained in first reading and voted against in the next readings • Ben Gvir and Smotrich's parties clashed amid the protest vote

'Not even an idle person should join the army,' former Chief Rabbi Itzhak Yosef said, with Netanyahu hitting back: 'we will not accept draft dodging from any side'

The Supreme Court ordered Yariv Levin to select a president for the court, leading the justice minister to say he had 'no choice' but to renew the controversial judicial overhaul

'Everyone does it,' Benjamin Netanyahu said about his ties with Shaul Elovitch – 'The tendency to want positive coverage is natural and widespread'

After several postponements, Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived to give testimony on three different corruption cases against him

Netanyahu, fearing leaks, allegedly requested increased surveillance of all privy to top-secret clearance amid an ongoing sensitive strategic project

The argument stated that 'Accepting the request would mean that his testimony would only be heard for about nine hours a week - something that would prevent a quick legal process'

Ben Gvir called for her dismissal, against the backdrop of investigations in the police internal investigations unit of officers close to him

"No outrageous anti-Israeli decision will prevent us - and will not prevent me - from continuing to defend our country in every way possible."

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi expressed support for the agreement, emphasizing that it will allow the military to concentrate on its operational goals

"The accuser opposes any postponement of the defense case and in its view any further delay in the trial is strongly against the public interest," read the Jerusalem District Court's response

“We will only be able to move forward when Hezbollah has withdrawn north of the Litani and can no longer rearm via Syria, sea or air.”

The cargo aboard the MIRA includes critical items such as food, water, medical equipment, shelter materials, and hygiene products

The poll highlights a growing political crisis amid ongoing conflict, with nearly half (49%) of those surveyed believing that Netanyahu's motives for the dismissal were politically driven

Following Gallant's firing, Israeli opposition leaders condemned the step and called for further protests

The unexpected decision catches the White House off-guard on Election Day | Lapid, Gantz, Lieberman and Yair Golan to deliver a joint statement on Wednesday