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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, referred to as Bibi in much of the Hebrew press.
Coalition fights, the war, and the court all run through his name. Compare how left, centre, and right desks write it.
Otzma Yehudit Slams Netanyahu's Circle Over "False" Government Inclusion Claims
MK Tali Gottlieb of Otzma Yehudit accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's circle of spreading false information about her party's inclusion in the next government. The Likud party deni…
Netanyahu Criticizes Golan for Not Condemning Film Mocking IDF Soldiers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized Yair Golan for not condemning a film he claims slanders IDF soldiers. Netanyahu suggested Golan's silence was politically motivate…
Netanyahu Slams Opposition Leader Golan Over Film Criticizing IDF Soldiers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video attacking opposition leader Yair Golan over a film he claims defames IDF soldiers. Netanyahu accused Golan and other opposition…
Yinon Magal Warns Ben-Gvir of Electoral Price for Clashing With Netanyahu
Yinon Magal warned Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that clashing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could cost him votes. This warning follows accusations by Ben-Gvir's party that Ne…
Oct. 7 Survivors Release Report Blaming Leadership for Massacre
Survivors and families of the October 7th massacre released a report criticizing government leadership and demanding accountability. They specifically cited intelligence failures…
Jewish Power Slams Netanyahu's Office Over 'Empty Statements' on Ben Gvir
Otzma Yehudit accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's office of hypocrisy, alleging private messages abroad contradicted public statements about party leader Itamar Ben Gvir's future r…
Likud MK Tally Gottlieb Accuses Netanyahu's Circle of Lying
MK Tally Gottlieb accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisors of lying about a conversation meant to appease her and Minister Ben-Gvir regarding Otzma Yehudit's inclusion in the n…
New Poll Shows Benny Gantz Leading Benjamin Netanyahu in Knesset Seat Projections
A new Kan poll shows Benny Gantz's National Unity party leading Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party in projected Knesset seats. The poll highlights the difficulty in forming a majori…
Chasidic Leaders' Unusual Remarks to Trump About Netanyahu Revealed
Newly revealed details from a meeting between Chasidic leaders and former U.S. President Donald Trump include discussions about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump…
Likud to Ben-Gvir: Netanyahu Will Form Government with Existing Parties
The Likud party stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu will form his next government with the current "national camp" parties and urged Minister Ben-Gvir to focus on opposing a "lef…
Trump Asked Rabbis About Netanyahu, Joked About Rubashkin Pardon
Newly revealed details from a meeting between President Donald Trump and Orthodox rabbis show Trump asking about Benjamin Netanyahu and humorously discussing the pardon of Sholom…
Israeli Parties Receive Millions in Election Advance Funding
Israeli political parties have collectively received tens of millions of shekels in advance funding from the state for the upcoming elections. The Likud party received the largest…
Far-Right Actions May Boost Arab Voter Turnout in Israel
An analysis suggests far-right provocations might increase Arab Israeli voter turnout. Separately, Prime Minister Netanyahu released a campaign video, the Health Ministry advised…
Netanyahu's Likud Party Slams Minister Ben-Gvir Over Government Formation
Israel's Likud party criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, calling his statements about government formation a "bluff" and urging him to focus on preventing a lef…
Israel's Settlements: A Legal and Political Divide
Britain, France, and Canada are moving to ban trade with Israeli settlements, a move the article argues is based on the valid distinction between Israel and the West Bank. The pie…
Court Rejects Bid to Dismiss Charges Against Blogger in Netanyahu Trial Witness Case
An Israeli court rejected a motion by blogger Eli Zippori and Avi Weiss to dismiss charges of harassing a state witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial. The two are a…
Yakov Buzaglo Declares Himself Proud Leftist, Calls for Arab Party Inclusion
Yakov Buzaglo publicly identified as a "proud leftist" and argued for the inclusion of Arab parties in Israel's future government, citing shared experiences of fear and loss. He a…
Egypt Hosts Separate Summits With Saudi Crown Prince, Palestinian President
Egyptian President el-Sisi is holding separate meetings in Cairo with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional security and supply chains, and with Palestinian P…
Upstart Parties Could Sway Israeli Election Outcome
As Israel's election approaches on October 27, 38 parties have submitted their candidate slates. The political scene is marked by a challenge to disqualify a far-right party and a…
Likud Warns Netanyahu Campaign Against Winter Could Harm Right-Wing Bloc
Likud party insiders are warning Prime Minister Netanyahu that an aggressive campaign against potential rival Ofer Winter could cost the right-wing bloc significant support. They…
New Israeli Film 'Accidental Damage' Sparks Controversy at Venice Film Festival
A new Israeli documentary, 'Accidental Damage,' has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, sparking controversy with its alleged depiction of AI-driven military tactics and civili…
Likud-Religious Zionism Surplus Vote Deal Remains Unsigned Amid Political Maneuvering
The Likud and Religious Zionism parties have not yet signed their agreed-upon surplus vote deal, with political speculation suggesting Prime Minister Netanyahu is maintaining flex…
Arab Regimes Accused of Aiding Israel Before October 7th Attack
An article alleges that several Arab nations, including the UAE and Egypt, warned Israel of the impending October 7th Hamas attack based on intelligence from within Gaza and Hamas…
IDF Adopts New Combat Doctrine Based on October 7 Lessons
The IDF has implemented a new combat doctrine based on lessons from the October 7 attacks, integrating air, naval, and ground forces for immediate, proactive border defense. Drill…
Israelis Anxious Over Economy, But Election Focus Remains on Security
Israeli politicians are prioritizing security and the aftermath of the October 7th attacks over pressing economic concerns like rising food prices and housing costs, despite these…
Israel Defense Budget Dispute Halts $4 Billion in Funding
A dispute between Israel's Finance and Defense ministries has halted the transfer of $4 billion in approved defense funds, with the Finance Ministry citing delays in Knesset appro…
Likud Denies Involvement in Secret Netanyahu Online Election Campaign
The Likud party has denied any involvement in a secret online campaign allegedly run by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to influence the 2019 Likud leadership primaries. The cam…
Likud's Electoral Map Shifts Dramatically Since 2009
An analysis of Israeli election data from 2009-2022 shows a significant geographical shift in Likud's support, with many peripheral cities peaking in 2020 before declining, while…
IDF Faces Scrutiny Over Funding Demands Amid Trust Deficit
The Israeli military's request for additional funding is met with public skepticism due to a perceived lack of transparency and past trust issues. The author calls for greater acc…
Minister Eliyahu Declines Drafting 'Kaplan Demonstrators' Into IDF
Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu stated he does not want "Kaplan Street demonstrators" drafted into the IDF. This follows previous controversial remarks, including suggesting a nu…
Nauru Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Boosting Israel's Diplomatic Standing
Nauru has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth foreign mission in the city and reflecting a broader trend of strengthening international diplomatic ties for Israel…
Former Hostage Calls for Public Shaming of "NAZA" Film Directors
Former hostage Eliya Cohen has called for the public shaming and humiliation of Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor over their documentary "NAZA," which won an award a…
New Poll Shows Declines for Netanyahu's Likud and Right-Wing Parties
A Channel 12 poll shows the Likud and Otzma Yehudit parties losing seats, while the "change bloc" has weakened. New parties entering the political arena are cited as a factor in t…
Fire Erupts Near Umm al-Fahm, Firefighting Aircraft Deployed
A fire erupted near Umm al-Fahm, prompting the deployment of firefighting aircraft. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services are handling the response.
Search Underway for Missing East Jerusalem Resident Near Mevaseret Zion
An intensive search is underway for a missing woman from East Jerusalem in the Mevaseret Zion area, with fears for her safety. The article also touches upon various other unrelate…
New Party Member Invites Rival Smotrich to Join Government
Shaul Meridor, a member of Gadi Eisenkot's new "Yisrael" party, said Bezalel Smotrich could join their government if he adopts their platform, which opposes Smotrich's current pol…
Israeli Media Favors Governing Coalition Despite Poll Deficit
Despite consistently trailing in polls, Israel's governing coalition receives a disproportionately large share of media coverage, with Prime Minister Netanyahu dominating airtime…
Netanyahu Trial: Ex-Police Official Admits Possible Source List Existed
In the Netanyahu trial, a former senior police investigator, Alon Tsarfati, admitted under questioning that a memo regarding journalist Ben Caspit's sources likely existed, contra…
New York Mayor Lacks Security Clearance Nine Months Into Term
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has not yet received federal security clearance nine months into his term, impacting his access to classified threat information. This delay occurs…
Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu in Australian Media Spotlight
Australian media is reporting on Israel's upcoming elections, highlighting former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot as a major challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Polls show a…
Ofer Vinter's Independent Run Creates Headache for Netanyahu's Bloc
Former brigadier general Ofer Vinter's decision to run independently with his new party is causing significant political headaches for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Vinter's…
US and Israel Undermine International Law, Echoing Past Hypocrisy
The article criticizes the U.S. and Israel for undermining international law by attacking institutions like the ICC, especially after arrest warrants were issued for Israeli leade…
New Party Leader Warns Likud Attacks Will Boost Right-Wing Votes
Yosef Haddad of the "Am Israel" party warned that Likud's efforts to undermine his party will strengthen the right-wing bloc. Senior Likud figures confirmed a strategy to counter…
Israeli Minister Seeks Citizenship Revocation for Gaza Film Directors
Israel's Culture Minister is seeking to revoke the citizenship of the directors of a Gaza-focused documentary, 'NAZA,' sparking debate. The film received international acclaim at…
Documentary on Netanyahu's Legal Cases to Screen at European Parliament
The documentary "The Bibi Files," which examines the legal cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will be screened at the European Parliament in Brussels on Sept…
IDF Hero Elisha Meddan Joins Netanyahu's Likud Party
Israeli soldier Elisha Meddan, known for his heroism on October 7th, has joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. The announcement was made via an official party vi…
Ex-IDF Finance Advisor Warns of Military Cutbacks Amid Funding Shortfall
A former IDF financial advisor warns of severe military cutbacks due to a significant funding shortfall, with the military having already spent funds based on promised allocations…
Gaza Withdrawal Without Buffer Zone Opposed By 72% of Israeli Jews
A September 2026 JPPI poll reveals that 72% of Israeli Jews oppose a Gaza withdrawal without a security buffer zone, while support for prolonged IDF occupation is rising. The surv…