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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli government, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback…
U.S. Official Says Israel Has Begun Pulling Back in Parts of South Lebanon
A U.S. State Department official said Israel has started a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese army set to take over the vacated areas. The move is part of…
State Audit Warns Israel Is Unprepared for an Aging Population
An Israeli opinion piece argues that the state has failed to prepare for rapid population aging. Citing a State Comptroller report, it says no major government target from a 2015…
Netanyahu and Ultra-Orthodox Parties Move Closer to Ending Coalition Crisis
The Knesset House Committee will open debate Monday on a Basic Law on Torah Study after Netanyahu reached an understanding with ultra-Orthodox party leaders. In exchange for advan…
Eizenkot Blasts Netanyahu Over War Goals and Haredi Draft Deal
Gadi Eizenkot accused the Israeli government of failing in its war goals in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He also condemned Netanyahu’s reported deal with the ultra-Orthodox and said eq…
State Failed to Control Israel’s Mortgage Market, Auditor Says
Israel’s State Comptroller says the country has lost control of its mortgage market, with weak regulation, hidden debt, and rising borrower costs. The report criticizes the Bank o…
Government transfers Interior Ministry powers to Netanyahu, but not the arson on annual property tax relief for draft evaders
Israel’s government approved moving several Interior Ministry powers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but not the authority needed to revoke property tax discounts…
Netanyahu Says IDF Has Full Freedom of Action in Southern Lebanon
Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the IDF has full freedom of action in southern Lebanon. He said Israel will keep the security belt there as long as needed to protect northe…
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood Defends Working With Israeli Artists, Blasts Cultural Boycott
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood rejected the cultural boycott of Israel in an El País interview, defending his longtime collaboration with Dudu Tassa. He said canceling music…
Pro-Israel Right-Winger Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombia’s Presidency
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Israel right-wing lawyer, won Colombia’s presidency in a very close race against Iván Cepeda. He pledged to move Colombia’s embassy to Jerusalem, w…
North Israel Braces for New Wave of Urban Renewal Developers After Government Funding Boost
Former urban renewal chief Elazar Bamberger says recent Israeli government decisions could bring developers to northern towns by funding unprofitable evacuation-reconstruction pro…
Gantz Accuses Rivlin of Lying About Warning Him Over Netanyahu Unity Deal
Benny Gantz accused former President Reuven Rivlin of lying about warning him not to join Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 unity government. Gantz defended the move as necessary during t…
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Judicial Appointments Overhaul
Israel’s Supreme Court heard a full-bench challenge to the law changing how judges are selected, with justices sharply skeptical of the government’s motives. The petition argues t…
ZIM Taps Former Adama Chief Chen Lichtenstein to Steer It Through Sale Turmoil
ZIM will be led by Dr. Chen Lichtenstein starting in two weeks, as the company tries to secure approval for its $4.2 billion sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI. The deal remains stuck o…
Long-Stalled Tel Aviv Renewal Project Near Ichilov Clears a New Hurdle
Tel Aviv approved another stage of the long-delayed Daphne Street renewal project near Ichilov Hospital. The plan for Area 501 will replace six old buildings with a 34-story tower…
Margaliot leader urges harsh response after ceasefire in fight with Hezbollah
Eitan Davidi, head of Moshav Margaliot, issued a harsh response to the ceasefire in the fighting with Hezbollah after four IDF soldiers were killed. He urged the Israeli governmen…
U.S. Auto Workers Union Votes to Ban Investment in Israeli Bonds
The United Auto Workers approved an amendment banning investment in Israeli government bonds. The measure passed 321 to 287 and is expected to pull at least $400,000 from Israel B…
JD Vance Rebukes Ben Gvir, Says Trump Is Israel’s Strongest Ally
JD Vance on Thursday criticized Itamar Ben Gvir and members of Israel’s government for attacking Donald Trump. He said Trump is Israel’s strongest ally and stressed the scale of r…
Jerusalem District Court Buckles Under a Surge in Cases and Netanyahu Trial Load
Jerusalem District Court is facing record pressure from a surge in civil filings and the time-consuming Netanyahu trial. The backlog has been worsened by vacant judgeships and the…
Sa'ar cuts off contact with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid comparison
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel will no longer deal with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after she was reported to have compared Israel to apartheid South Africa. Sa…
Unistream Teams Up With Israeli Ministries to Turn Teen Ideas Into National Solutions
Unistream is working with Israeli government bodies and the Israel Electric Corporation to mentor youth from the periphery on agriculture and energy projects. The initiative inclu…
Knesset grants Gotliv immunity despite warnings over exposing Shin Bet operative
The Knesset granted Tali Gotliv immunity from indictment over exposing the name of a Shin Bet operative. The article says the move reflected coalition support and an assault on th…
Banks Start Lowering Mortgage Rates as Bond Yields Fall
Falling Israeli government bond yields are already pushing mortgage rates lower at some banks. Analysts and advisers say borrowers may soon see smaller monthly payments, and that…
New Basic Law draft would recognize Torah study as a major contribution to the state
Benjamin Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties are advancing a revised Basic Law that would elevate Torah study and classify long-term Torah learners as making a significant contri…
600 Workers to Lose Jobs as Nahariya Blade-Technology Plant Closes
BTL’s Nahariya plant is shutting down, and 600 workers will be laid off by August. Employees and local politicians are urging the Israeli government to step in with new jobs and s…
Foreign Ministry Says Hebron Agreement Remains in Force After Smotrich Claims
Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the Hebron Agreement was not canceled, contradicting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. It said only a limited planning and building authority decis…
Tali Gottlieb Says She Will Not Back Down on Immunity Vote and Slams Attorney General
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara ahead of Wednesday’s Knesset immunity vote. She urged coalition support, said she wants substantive immunity, a…
EU Prepares Possible Trade Restrictions on West Bank Settlement Goods
The European Commission is preparing possible restrictions on imports from West Bank settlement areas, with a proposal expected by July 13. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has…
Thousands Visit Joseph’s Tomb for Holiday Prayers and Political Support Message
Thousands prayed at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus on Tuesday night for the Rosh Chodesh Tammuz pilgrimage. The event included Rabbi Shalom Arush, the Yaniv family, wounded soldiers’ mot…
Rothman Says Election Fairness Is Impossible With a Non-Objective Attorney General
Knesset Constitution Committee chair Simcha Rothman accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of political bias during a debate on splitting the attorney general’s role. MK Kari…
Bennett Says Iran Regime Change Clock Will Start After Israeli Government Changes
Naftali Bennett held a press conference Monday night after Donald Trump announced a U.S.-Iran understanding, attacking Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for failure on Iran. He said…
Hundreds of Stanford graduates walk out during Sundar Pichai speech over Israel ties
More than 100 Stanford graduates walked out of Sundar Pichai’s commencement speech in protest of Google’s ties to the Israeli government. The demonstration, organized by pro-Pales…
Liberman Says Netanyahu Would Have Accused Former Government of Treason Over Iran Deal
Avigdor Liberman said an Iran agreement signed under the former Israeli government would have prompted Benjamin Netanyahu to accuse its leaders of treason. He called the deal a di…
Israeli Leaders Slam U.S.-Iran Deal as Harmful to Israel
Israeli ministers and opposition leaders sharply condemned the U.S.-Iran agreement on June 15, 2026. They said it harms Israel, leaves key threats intact, and was reached without…
Prof. Naomi Feldman Reappointed to Bank of Israel’s Monetary Committee
The Israeli government approved Prof. Naomi Feldman’s reappointment to the Bank of Israel’s Monetary Committee. She joins Prof. Uri Heifetz as the committee’s two public represent…
Home Front Emergency Status Extended Through End of June Despite Iran Deal
Israel has extended its home front emergency status until June 30, citing uncertainty over Iran and ongoing fire from Lebanon and Iran. The Home Front Command tightened protective…
Trump Sets 60-Day Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal, Threatens Renewed Strikes
Donald Trump said Iran has 60 days to finalize a nuclear deal with the United States or face renewed massive strikes on Tehran. He also criticized Benjamin Netanyahu, while Israel…
Trump’s Reluctance to Escalate Leaves Netanyahu Exposed
An opinion article says Donald Trump halted escalation against Iran when no decisive victory appeared likely, frustrating Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy. It argues that Israel’s wa…
Despite battlefield gains, Israel’s war goals remain unresolved
An Israeli commentary says the war has produced major tactical gains but failed to meet its strategic aims against Iran, its proxies, and the regional threat network. It argues th…
Northern Residents Say Government's Restraint Policy Has Left Them Hostage at Home
Northern residents say repeated Hezbollah rockets and drone alerts are forcing them into shelters and turning life in the Galilee into a state of siege. The writer accuses the Isr…
Sheba Completes Top Global Accreditation Amid Wartime Emergency
Sheba Medical Center passed a six-day JCI accreditation review during wartime emergency operations. The hospital said it is the first Israeli government hospital assessed as an ac…
Ceasefire Violations Continue as Northern Residents Demand Answers
Hezbollah drones and rocket fire kept the ceasefire under strain on Sunday, prompting Israeli anger and an IDF evacuation warning for southern Lebanon. Finance Minister Bezalel Sm…
Israeli Politicians Split Over Emerging US-Iran Deal
Israeli leaders split sharply over a US-Iran deal expected to be signed Sunday. The opposition blamed Benjamin Netanyahu for a strategic failure, while most coalition figures eith…
National Unity Is Needed to Shift U.S. Policy on Lebanon, Column Argues
An Israeli opinion piece says national unity once helped blunt U.S. pressure during the war, but that a new gap has opened with the Trump administration over Lebanon. It urges the…
Open Letter Accuses IDF Chief of Failing to Stop West Bank Abuse
An open letter to Israel’s military chief accuses him of failing to stop violence and abuses by soldiers and settlers in the occupied territories. It says the problem is not abili…
Metula mayor slams government after latest rocket fire, says children fled to shelters
Metula council chief David Azoulay condemned the Israeli government after recent rocket fire on border communities. He said 12 intercepts were made, children again ran to shelters…
New Settlements Must Gain Independence Without Harming Their Parent Communities
The article says Israel should formalize longtime outposts and neighborhood-settlements as independent communities, but only through fair division of land, assets, and responsibil…