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Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:11:37 GMT

Otzma Yehudit's book reportedly summarizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s accomplishments as a minister and as the party’s chairman.

Sara Netanyahu verbally abused PMO employee 'daily,' lawsuit alleges

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:58:49 GMT

Ben-Hamo's lawsuit is not the first filed by a PMO employee over Sara's treatment; another employee received tens of thousands of shekels in compensation after a settlement, according to KAN News.

Israel 'abandoned' haredi students, education reform needed, Aliza Bloch tells 'Post' - interview

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:58:53 GMT

She criticized the structure of Israel's education system, arguing that the government has ceded too much responsibility for decisions affecting students to bodies outside the public sector.

Gaza: It is time to break the strategic deadlock

BY ELI NACHT — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:12:19 GMT

After October 7, we can no longer afford to base Israel’s security on promises. We need a mechanism capable of guaranteeing it for decades to come.

Smotrich scolds Sukkot over destroying West Bank monument as RZP members fear 'political suicide'

BY SHIR PERETS AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:11:55 GMT

Smotrich reportedly told Sukkot he should not have acted without proper authorization and authority, and demanded that he not do it again.

Gaza: Where do we go from here?

BY BRIG. GEN. (RES.) EREZ WINNER — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:54:18 GMT

As long as we continue to stand our ground while striving for decisive victory rather than containment, we are moving in the right direction.

Netanyahu condemns Sukkot as opposition says MK endangered IDF soldiers for TikTok views

BY SHIR PERETS AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND DANA BEN-SHIMON — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:14:07 GMT

Sukkot's behavior is a "disgrace" to public leaders, Eisenkot stated. "He lied and deceived the IDF and its commanders, harmed security and tarnished the entire State of Israel."

‘Have a problem, call the PM,’ says Netanyahu as he gives out his number in campaign video

BY DEBORAH DANAN/JTA — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:15:44 GMT

“I want to hear from you. Your suggestions, your questions, your problems. I want to hear, so leave me a message,” Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over credit after Altalena discovery

BY AVI SOLOMON AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:06:33 GMT

After Ben-Gvir issued a statement about the discovery without crediting Netanyahu, the prime minister avoided a joint appearance and photo with the minister, instead delivering his remarks alone.

High Court freezes NIS 409m. in coalition funds, releases urgent transfers

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:58:15 GMT

Monday’s decision instead narrows the freeze to the coalition funds specifically identified by the court. The temporary order imposed on the remaining transfers on August 5 was lifted.

Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail

BY AVI ASHKENAZI AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:29:35 GMT

Yet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the head of the Shin Bet security agency on Sunday evening to ensure that Eisenkot receives security protection.

High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:55:52 GMT

The freeze stems from a petition challenging an August 4 Knesset Finance Committee meeting held during the election recess.

LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win

BY WALLA! CULTURE — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:34:47 GMT

"When a community member is elected by a large public, when a community member reaches positions of influence at the core of politics, it sends an important message," the association wrote.

Shin Bet head rejects Eisenkot's security detail request, accused of political motives - report

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:27:50 GMT

The decision was reportedly made despite social media threats against Eisenkot and warnings from the defense sector that hostile actors may target former senior officials.

Knesset Speaker Ohana says he's 'glad, proud' Likud defied High Court on repeating comptroller vote

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:40:28 GMT

When inquired by KAN, Ohana's office responded: "It is unclear to us what is new about the Knesset speaker's consistent position that the Knesset will not meekly accept being trampled."

A-G proposes delaying Oct. 7 inquiry decision as government 'hasn't established one anyway'

BY SHIR PERETS AND MAARIV — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:34:09 GMT

Baharav-Miara said the election period would get in the way of a decision and noted that the current government had not established one anyway.

'You're a clown': Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault from residents during visit to northern Israel

BY YOAV ETIEL — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:46:57 GMT

"You are making a fool of yourself," residents shouted at him. "You're a clown. Everyone is laughing at you. You are a champion of failure. They didn't even give you a visa to the United States."

High Court weighs petition against NIS 460m. coalition fund transfers during election recess

BY ANNA BARSKY — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:48 GMT

Petitioners challenged the Finance Committee’s authority to approve the funds during the election recess, while the Knesset and Finance Ministry argued that the proceedings were lawful.

Smotrich calls on Netanyahu to conquer Gaza under military rule, re-establish settlements

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:58:26 GMT

"There is no one in the world who will do the work for us. There is no country in the world that will send its soldiers to shed their blood and forcibly disarm Hamas," he told the students.

Smotrich: Israel should target, kill Hamas leaders, not negotiate with them

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:26:31 GMT

Smotrich further asserted that Netanyahu's stated goals for Gaza were only "halfway there," with the missing half being full Israeli control of Gaza, including Israeli settlement there.

Likud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative

BY AVI SOLOMON — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:01:34 GMT

Likud is seeking the data and documents underlying the initiative's activities within five days, saying the material is needed to determine whether further legal action is warranted.

Likud election billboard puts Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei, and Qassem as Israel's enemies

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:24 GMT

The billboard features superimposed images of Mamdani, Khamenei, Qassem, and Erdogan, and reads: “They want Netanyahu to lose; don’t let them win.”

Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:22:17 GMT

Ahead of Tuesday's hearing, the Knesset argued that Ohana lawfully authorized the disputed Finance Committee meeting despite opposition objections.

'This is what occupation looks like': MK Cassif says IDF tried to prevent him from entering Kusra

BY SHIR PERETS — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:03:05 GMT

“This is exactly what apartheid looks like. This is exactly what occupation looks like. We will continue to fight against the terror of the occupation and for a just peace," Cassif said.

Likud's Nir Barkat plotted to oust PM Netanyahu after October 7, journalist Amit Segal says

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:31 GMT

According to Segal, Health Minister Haim Katz told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the plot, who then foiled it by breaking the co-conspirators apart and strategic promotions.

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Likud regional slots, backs party court ruling

BY URI SELA — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:50:37 GMT

"The District Court decided not to intervene in the Likud court's decision, why should we intervene where the District Court found no problem?" Justice Grosskopf said.

Who will succeed Netanyahu? Likud members back Ohana as party primaries loom - poll

BY ANNA BARSKY — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:17:54 GMT

Many current Likud mainstay politicians are expected to be dropped after the party's primaries on Wednesday.

Netanyahu rose through Likud democracy. Now he risks hollowing it out from within - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:26:39 GMT

Netanyahu wants the ability to add people from high-tech, economics, security, and other fields who can broaden the party’s appeal and give it greater governing credibility. The problem is the scale.

Gaza BoP agreement grants Hamas military wing $160 million in cash, Liberman claims

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:39:14 GMT

Liberman further noted an incident in which the IDF ignored a group of terrorists who were conducting an exercise in which they practiced raiding a Jewish settlement, a claim the military denied.

Yashar to safeguard Law of Return, cut bureaucracy, address needs of olim in next gov't - exclusive

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:58:52 GMT

One of Yashar's focuses would be on improving services for elderly olim and ensuring better translation of Hebrew websites into different languages.