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Law limiting the Attorney General's powers approved

The Knesset plenum approved, in its second and third readings, the law defining the powers of the Attorney General.

Israeli politics is driving out its mensches, and the country will pay the price – comment

On Wednesday, Sofer announced he will not run for the next Knesset.

Minister critical of Haredi draft exemption efforts says won’t seek reelection

Religious Zionism's Ofir Sofer said leaving politics over coalition's efforts to okay exemptions for Yeshiva students, day after Knesset passed law to halt arrests of draft…

Minister Ofir Sofer retires from political life

Minister Ofir Sofer announced that he has decided to retire from politics due to differences that emerged between him and Religious Zionism Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich.

The Knesset is Slated to Complete a Full Term, but Israel Still Ranks Among the Countries with the Most Frequent Elections

Israel’s foreign minister speaks with Peruvian President-elect Fujimori

“The election of President Fujimori is good news for all those who believe in the values of freedom and in the determined and unwavering fight against…

Israeli elections 2026: Meet the parliament—MK Ariel Kallner

"Iran threatens world peace, and the world should stand up to it. It's very simple," the Likud lawmaker told JNS.

Exclusive| Cabinet approves new Samaria community near Sa-Nur

Cabinet approves a proposal by Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz to establish a new community in Samaria near Sa-Nur. "Fortifying the settlement movement."

Sa'ar speaks with President-elect of Peru, invites her to visit Israel

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke on Tuesday evening with Keiko Fujimori, the President-elect of Peru. Minister Sa'ar congratulated the President-elect on her election victory and extended…

Singapore court orders Bloomberg, reporter, to pay $356,000 for defaming ministers

Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng had sued Bloomberg and one of its reporters for defamation over a December 2024…

Knesset Finance Committee considers NIS 393 million transfer to Prime Minister's Office

MK Vladimir Beliak of the Together party, the opposition’s coordinator on the committee, spoke with Anat Davidov on 103FM’s Where's the Money program and addressed the…

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Ze'ev Jabotinsky as a founding father of Zionism whose vision continues to guide Israel, highlighting the Revisionist leader's lasting influence on the…

Yair Golan: 'We need 90% voter turnout in the Arab sector'

Yair Golan calls on Arab voters to flood the polls in the upcoming elections and drive political change.

Saudi Arabia demands halt to Jewish construction for normalization with Israel

Ahead of normalization talks, Saudi Arabia sets two demands for Israel: replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu and advancing diplomatic steps, including reversing measures led by Smotrich in…