Israel/Politics

The proposal, which passed 53–48, would create a politically appointed panel with government-defined investigative powers and participation by bereaved families.

Amichai Chikli is the first government minister to demand an inquiry into the Qatar-linked scandal

New correspondence aired on i24NEWS’ Hebrew sister channel shows exchanges involving PM adviser Jonathan Urich, former spokesman Eli Feldstein, and lobbyist Jay Footlik

"To those who fantasize about reestablishing empires over our lands- forget it. It’s not going to happen”

In April 2024, Netanyahu aide Feldstein reportedly sent articles and briefings to Einhorn to promote Qatar’s role in regional negotiations while portraying Egypt and other actors as unreliable.

"If I discovered that one of my advisers was receiving a salary from an enemy state, I would immediately dismiss him and instruct the head of the Shin Bet to investigate him with all available means.”

At the end of a heated discussion, the committee chaired by Justice Minister Yariv Levin approved MK Ariel Kallner's bill on the commission's establishment

Two of the communities included in the announcement, Ganim and Kadim, were dismantled in 2005 during Israel’s unilateral disengagement

The bill aims to establish a national commission of inquiry to conduct a full, independent investigation into the October 7 massacre and to submit a report with recommendations to the government

The central bank calculated that integrating an additional 20,000 Orthodox conscripts into the regular army could gradually lower the annual economic cost by roughly 9 billion shekels.

The leaders’ year-end meeting may address Gaza, Syria, and the future of the $3.8B annual U.S. military aid amid growing American scrutiny and Israel’s push for defense independence

The former head of Israel’s National Security Council said, "the option of another round of conflict with Hezbollah in the near future is more likely than not.”

“I respect President Trump’s friendship and his opinion,” yet, “Israel, naturally, is a sovereign country.”

Prime Minister Netanyahu unexpectedly canceled his statement about the law "due to scheduling constraints" as Bennett said in a statement, "A complete political bluff"

Despite a range of challenges within the Israeli-Arab community, 73.4% of respondents reported that their personal economic situation is relatively good

“Most Likud MKs will follow party discipline, but the law will not pass without an agreement with Smotrich.”

A new Knesset seat projection poll shows Likud leading with 35 seats, while Yesh Atid fails to cross the electoral threshold, as Netanyahu submits a clemency request to President Herzog

Two MKs from the Religious Zionism party announced their opposition to the current version as the debate was opened by Israel's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

What happens next? The request now enters a detailed, multi-stage review process involving the Ministry of Justice, law-enforcement bodies, and the President’s Residence

i24NEWS Exclusive: Prime Minister Netanyahu has asked President Herzog for a pardon, drawing swift reactions. Democrats chairman Yair Golan said Netanyahu must “admit guilt, and free the country"

As first reported on i24NEWS HE, Netanyahu on his pardon request: 'End of the trial is in the best national interest, would help to promote broad reconciliation’

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will hold discussions next week in preparation for advancing the proposed law

Wednesday’s vote is expected to serve as an important bellwether for the fortunes of competing factions and the future ambitions of senior party figures

The Defense Minister's decision comes following conversations held by the Chief of Staff with a series of senior IDF officials; Military appointments will be delayed by 30 days as a result