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Eisenkot: "We heard what's happening in Netanyahu's home. His wife spreads betrayal theories, his son is a draft dodger who fled"
Chairman Yesh Atid! Arrived at the 'People of the State' conference of ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth against the backdrop of internal battles in the bloc and the special team established in Likud with the aim…
Testimony from Mandelblit: PM's Attorney Clashed with Attorney Tirosh, Judges Halted Proceedings
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is testifying again this morning at the Jerusalem District Court as part of the Cases 4000. During the proceedings, a dispute broke out between Attorney Amit Hadad from Prime Minister…
Herzog vows to prevent another round of elections
Israeli President Isaac Herzog pledges to do everything in his power to prevent another election, stressing need for stable government
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif addressed claims that U.S. bases had been cleared ahead of Iranian strikes.
"Some people said, 'Trump had already evacuated his bases.' Let me ask you: Which global power, when confronting a regional power, evacuates its own bases?"
"It will surprise you": What did Haddad promise to reveal before Mandelblit?
During the second day of testimony by former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, defense attorney Amit Haddad claimed that investigators in Case 4000 carried out actions without his approval even before it was permitted to investigate…
Smotrich calls on Netanyahu, Katz to defy High Court over return of Palestinians to Jenin, Tulkarm
The state was given until November 23, 2026, to submit its response. The court did not order the immediate return of residents or direct the IDF to withdraw from the refugee camps
225 terror attacks in a month: Pakistan pulls out the doomsday weapon
Against a backdrop of a 12-year peak in terror attacks, the Pakistani government declared a state of emergency and placed an entire province under its direct control. The opposition accuses it of attempting to nullify…
Netanyahu condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh
Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the Houthi attack on their headquarters in Riyadh. "Terrorism must be fought with determination. Israel expects a strong and united Middle East in the face of threats," Netanyahu wrote about the…
Israel’s political parties explained: Yisrael Beiteinu
Yisrael Beiteinu ("Israel is Our Home") enters Israel’s Oct. 27 election seeking to bring the secular right ideology into a government that replaces Benjamin Netanyahu. Led by Avigdor Liberman, the party combines support for forceful…
Adorable. Thank You! President DJT
After thanking former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the role, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said that Katie Zacharia, who was previously anno…
After thanking former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the role, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said that Katie Zacharia, who was previously announced as her replacement, will be taking…
Netanyahu May Receive a Pardon - Condition Named
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana appealed to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to approve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a pardon. The appeal followed a court hearing where former government legal advisor Avichai Mandelblit…
Report: Netanyahu delayed 2024 Gaza deal, adding conditions that made hostage release impossible
👀 President Trump is weighing US strikes on Houthis after deadly Riyadh airport attack, reports Fox News.
The Iran-backed terrorists murdered 12, including an American, and injured 300+ in an attack on the Saudi capital’s international airport yesterday.
Mamdani faces growing pressure over Jewish NYPD Commissioner Tisch and over Israel from left flank
(JTA) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing increasing pressure from some on the leftmost flank of his voting coalition, and an ICE shooting Thursday led democratic socialist allies to add their voices…
Abbas postpones Palestinian elections again, blaming Israel
PA president, whose mandate expired in 2009, delays first parliamentary vote in 20 years as Israeli foreign minister calls him a ‘corrupt dictator’
A message to Eisenkot? Joint List vows to do 'anything' to oust Netanyahu
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political correspondent Ariela Karmel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.…
Palestinians who haven’t voted in a legislative election in 20 years will finally get to vote next month…
…is what we would be saying if the Palestinian Authority hadn’t just postponed it for another year.
Mamdani faces growing pressure from left flank over Israel and NYPD Commissioner Tisch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing increasing pressure from some on the leftmost flank of his voting coalition, and an ICE shooting Thursday led democratic socialist allies to add their voices to a…
Colombia to Open Embassy in Jerusalem Next Week After Restoring Ties With Israel
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meets with Colombia’s incoming Foreign Minister Omar Bula in Washington, where the two sides agreed to restore diplomatic and economic ties after years of strained relations. Photo: Screenshot Colombia will…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
I commend President @realDonaldTrump and @SecRubio for taking this critical decision to sanction the ICC. The ICC is not a court. It is a political body that poses a mortal threat to law abiding democracies…
Hostage families enlisted the prosecutor in The Hague, but Netanyahu withdrew from the deal
In July 2024 Netanyahu could have received an exemption from the Hague court. He said no. A story about a hostage deal that was blown up.
Trump announced: Katie Zacharia will assume the role of White House spokesperson tomorrow
President of the United States Donald Trump announced that Katie Zacharia will begin her term as the new White House spokesperson tomorrow (Monday), and that she is expected to hold her first press conference on…
Where’s Aryeh Deri? Shas campaign quietly pushes its leader aside
A Channel 16 report says Shas campaigners believe Aryeh Deri is hurting the party with key voter groups, prompting his near-total absence from campaign materials
Axios Report:The cost of Ukraine's refinery campaign is falling on Zelensky, not Moscow, according to White House officials. They warn the strikes on Russian oil refineries are…
Axios Report:The cost of Ukraine's refinery campaign is falling on Zelensky, not Moscow, according to White House officials. They warn the strikes on Russian oil refineries are hurting his relationship with President Trump more than…
The inciting association that receives the funds of the book "Mr. Abandonment"
The association that receives the funding for the purchase of the book "Mr. Abandonment" declares that it will take the funds for an election campaign • The head of the association incites against the Prime…
Netanyahu's election strategy may hinge on 55 seats, rather than a 61-seat majority - analysis
Likud officials believe another election could hurt Bennett politically, potentially making an agreement with Netanyahu a more attractive option
Amit Segal and Yaakov Bardugo in focus: Alleged correspondences of Yonatan Urich exposed
Screenshots circulated online allegedly reveal correspondence between Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich, and Amit Segal and Yaakov Bardugo, regarding coordination of messages, speeches and publications in the media. The credibility of the correspondence has not yet…
Netanyahu sharply criticizes the Nobel Committee
Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday condemned the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, accusing the former UN investigator of spreading false allegations against Israel.
WATCH: Nine parties make their case in Israel’s English-language election debate
Israel’s election is approaching and nine candidates from across the political spectrum are going head-to-head over the country’s future. Dov Lipman and Ruthie Blum host a special Online English Election Debate, presented in partnership with…
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Security officials in Poland have called an emergency meeting Sunday morning after information was received regarding an assassination plot against Prime Minister Donald Tusk an…
Security officials in Poland have called an emergency meeting Sunday morning after information was received regarding an assassination plot against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, according to Reuters citing officials with…
Israelis are being totally monitored before elections - assessment
The election campaign is gaining momentum, and along with it, interest in information about Israelis is growing: who we are, where we live, who we plan to vote for, which of our acquaintances might support…
Moshe Feiglin: 'all Gazans, including babies, should leave Gaza'
In a contentious interview with Dan Perry and Owen Alterman on i24NEWS Israel Out Loud, Feiglin rejected distinctions between Hamas and Gaza’s civilian population and said the territory should be returned to Jewish control
⚠️ UAE Attorney General: FlyDubai flight 1073 terrorist Hammam Al-Hammami plotted a premeditated, 9/11-inspired attack to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport’s passenger ter…
⚠️ UAE Attorney General: FlyDubai flight 1073 terrorist Hammam Al-Hammami plotted a premeditated, 9/11-inspired attack to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport’s passenger terminal. He appears to have been radicalized beginning in 2017 while…
Ford was the most pro-Israel president in US history, and we need his playbook now
If you ask historians to name the most pro-Israel president in U.S. history, you’ll generally hear variations of the same responses. Harry Truman recognized the Jewish state; Ronald Reagan and Joe Biden defended Zionism; George…
London-based coalition behind global anti-Israel protests urging activists to ‘shut down city squares’
Jeremy Corbyn is among the figures backing an international campaign that instructed demonstrators to ‘encircle government buildings’
Elizabeth Tsurkov: Sharaa's Syria is no threat to Israel
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Israel and Jews around the world…
Saudi Arabia Is No Longer a Bystander; It’s Part of the Middle East’s Security Perimeter
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chat after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7, 2026. Photo: Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press…
Director of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate Tzipi Hotovely presented to the creators of the film "NAZA: The Real Story" – Ariel Averbuch, Roi Danino, and Hagay Gutman…
Director of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate Tzipi Hotovely presented to the creators of the film "NAZA: The Real Story" – Ariel Averbuch, Roi Danino, and Hagay Gutman – a Certificate of Recognition for their…
"Netanyahu? I have no problem with him being a minister": Bennett's statement - and the attack on him from other bloc leaders
The chairman of "Together" said that Netanyahu was "one of the best finance ministers Israel ever had. I have no problem with him being a minister in our government." Eisenkot: "I do not accept that."…
"I am not a leftist": Eisenkot clarifies his positions to the right | Comprehensive and special podcast
In an interview with Channel 7, Gadi Eisenkot attacks Netanyahu over the October 7 failure, but presents firm positions on issues that concern the right: opposes a Palestinian state, supports settlement in Judea and Samaria,…
Sara Netanyahu ordered to pay Yair Golan's legal expenses
The District Court rejects Sara Netanyahu's request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against her by Yair Golan and orders her to pay 2,000 shekels in legal expenses
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking on Fox and Friends, repeated President Trump's line that any agreement with Iran will likely wait until after the election.
On Tehran: the regime is the biggest loser of all. It moved to choke the Strait of Hormuz and push up
Likud's legal advisor examines filing a police complaint against Mandelblit and investigators
The move is being examined following the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in court. In Likud, they claim that the testimony strengthens the claims they have raised over the years regarding the conduct…
Netanyahu demands prosecution of 'NAZA' film participants over 'severe' security offenses
The letter asked the Israeli officials to prosecute those involved with the documentary for security offenses, criminal defamation, and harm to Israel's diplomatic and s
Winter drops a bomb - the role Netanyahu intends for Eizenkot: "danger to the security of the state"
The confrontation between Netanyahu and Ofer Winter intensifies: In Likud they warn against a left-wing government, and in the 'Amcha Yisrael' party they accuse the prime minister of spreading misinformation and intending to appoint Gadi…
Likud prepares plan to poach Eisenkot's deputies
The Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has established a special team tasked with persuading the deputies of Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party to join its ranks immediately after the elections. This strategy aims to weaken…
Hochul says NY will join federal school-choice tax-credit program, which could direct more than $1.5 billion, including for yeshiva tuition
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has said that she intended to opt the state into U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal tax-credit program for education, said on Friday, after program details were released, that she…
Donald J. Trump shared a video
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan National Assembly Speaker Dinorah Figuera today at the State Department in Washington, D.C. today. Per the release from t…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan National Assembly Speaker Dinorah Figuera today at the State Department in Washington, D.C. today. Per the release from the State Department, the two spoke on ongoing…
⚠️ A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile two days ago in the Strait of Hormuz, @UK_MTO reports. https://t.co/53Kzsh4ByD
Danish ex-foreign minister ‘shocked’ by Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay
Per Stig Møller says the former UN human rights chief advocated censorship during the Muhammad cartoons crisis
Your Israeli Election Primer: It All Comes Down to 61
A general view shows the plenum at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun On Oct. 27, approximately 7.3 million eligible Israeli voters will pick one paper slip out of a tray of…
US: We Attacked a Tanker That Attempted to Break the Blockade in Hormuz
After 12 were killed in a Houthi attack in Riyadh, the US attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that "attempted to break the naval blockade on Iran." US Central Command stated that "the…
Suspicion of involvement in assault on police officers: MK Yitzhak Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit CEO deny
MK Yitzhak Kroizer and Otzma Yehudit CEO Itiel Neiman deny suspicion of involvement in assault on police officers during a confrontation in Mitzpe Yericho about a week and a half ago. In the incident, three…
Ben Gvir convinced: Likud wants to form a government with Eisenkot
Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir warns that Likud could join forces with Gadi Eisenkot, but stresses: "My only candidate for prime minister is Netanyahu."
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
"Erdogan continues to roll out the red carpet for Hamas's murderers and rapists, and to support the terrorist activities they promote from Turkey together with the Muslim Brotherhood against Israel and against important Muslim countries…
Watch: Naveh reconstructs the conversations with Mandelblit – and clarifies what he meant
While former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrived to testify in court, Here 11 journalist Ayala Hasson spoke with former Bar Association chairman Efi Naveh in the hallways • Naveh returned to the famous recordings in…
Bennett not ruling out possibility of Netanyahu serving as gov't minister under his leadership
Bennett said Netanyahu could serve as a minister in his government if he backed a state inquiry, universal military enlistment, and a constitution for Israel
