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Ultra-Orthodox parties break with Netanyahu but know they have nowhere else to go

Ultra-Orthodox parties break with Netanyahu but know they have nowhere else to go

Despite Rabbi Lando’s ultimatum and anger over the draft law, any talk of a historic alliance with the center-left is baseless, as the Haredi...

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Hungary’s youth-led revolution is a wake-up call for Israel’s opposition

As Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule crumbles under economic collapse, Israelis in Budapest see a blueprint for change – but the path in Israel remains...

16.04.2026 60

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As dueling political camps harden, electoral deadlock hoves back into view

Polls show neither the pro-Netanyahu bloc nor parties allied against him have a clear path to forming the next government, with little chance of...

11.01.2026 30

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With Trump backing away amid global refusal, plan to relocate Gazans looking like pipe dream

No countries, with possible exception of Indonesia, willing to absorb Palestinians, as Israeli officials concede that a plan eagerly endorsed by...

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Netanyahu planning Cairo trip to sign multibillion-dollar gas deal with Egypt

Senior US source confirms to ToI that Israeli officials are working with American diplomats on preparations for trip, which would be PM’s first...

12.12.2025 90

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In granting a pardon, Herzog would validate PM’s narrative that only he can lead the country

An unequivocal pardon would effectively back Netanyahu’s assertion that he bears no responsibility for alleged crimes, or for October 7, and...

01.12.2025 60

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Bismuth’s ‘conscription’ law is a corrupt load of crock meant to keep Haredim out of the army

Netanyahu seeks to rush bill through Knesset and tout its sham goals of ‘thousands of conscripts’ in election campaign, but it sets...

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Iran hangs ‘one of most important spies’ for Israel amid wave of executions

Case of Bahman Choobi-asl wasn’t previously known to Iranian activists; judiciary says he passed information to Mossad that aimed to breach...

29.09.2025 60

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‘Dirty Jew, I’m going to kill you’: Man injured in antisemitic attack in Paris suburb

No arrests made; 60-year-old victim wearing a kippah approached from behind and hit on head, damaging his eye; Jewish leader: ‘How long will...

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Netanyahu’s dilemma becomes Smotrich’s as Trump’s 21-point plan nears decision

As PM seeks DC gains and Ben Gvir threatens to quit, finance minister must choose whether to stay in coalition or bolt over prisoner releases, PA rule...

29.09.2025 60

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At Ma’ale Adumim, Netanyahu buried the two-state solution

Paperwork signed by PM in settlement city east of Jerusalem enables construction in E1 area, intended to house 20,000 Israelis within 10-15 years,...

12.09.2025 80

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A Netanyahu ally tells ToI no one will remember Oct 7 by election time. He may be right.

A triumphant narrative is being carefully crafted by the PM’s inner circle to fully clear him of responsibility for the disaster, as he...

27.06.2025 60

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Exiled opposition leader says only Iranians can bring about regime change

As Netanyahu hints at removal of Khamenei, Maryam Rajavi, president of National Council of Resistance of Iran, maintains that ‘an alternative...

18.06.2025 30

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Quietly transforming Mossad, David Barnea paved the way for triumph in Iran

Israel’s spy chief worked from the shadows to build a campaign that has crippled Tehran, winning the backing of a once-reluctant IDF and...

18.06.2025 30

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PM may call early elections to preempt Haredim over IDF draft, ministers say

Amid ultra-Orthodox threats to topple government, Netanyahu mulls national vote as way to salvage voters who won’t tolerate community’s wartime...

11.05.2025 50

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In Kiryat Shmona, a city with no residents holds elections with no voters

Mayoral race, delayed for 15 months due to the war, takes place with almost 80% of northern border city’s uprooted residents scattered across...

19.02.2025 30

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