Likud lawmakers, ministers forbidden from running in regional primary slots, Likud court rules
The ruling blocked a move promoted by Netanyahu and the chairman of the party’s Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, which had been approved by just a five votes majority.
Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm
Smotrich directed officials to speed up planning for the Shalem settlement and pursue demolition proceedings against alleged illegal Palestinian construction after a stabbing attack in Samaria.
Main electoral battle will be for Israel's centrist voters, with far-right, left already set - poll
According to the index, 53% of Israelis are completely certain whom they will vote for, while another 29% are fairly certain of their decision.
Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition
Notably, Ben-Gvir's demand comes against the backdrop of prolonged clashes between Ben-Gvir and Baharav-Miara throughout the current government's term over a series of legal and policy issues.
Colombia withdraws from ICC case against Israel, promises new embassy in Jerusalem
The announcement, made by incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriell, said that Colombia aims to restore the "historic ties with Israel," following the government of Gustavo Petro.
Former Shin Bet official: Sara Netanyahu's request for lifetime security is 'delusional'
The prime minister’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, requested a security detail for the rest of her life. Yaron Blum argued that the request did not reflect reality.
Court blocks planned Likud vote over disputed primary rules
At the center of the dispute was a set of election rules approved by the Likud Constitution Committee, headed by Katz and supported by Netanyahu.
FM Sa'ar names MK Michel Buskila as new deputy foreign minister after Haskel resigns
Buskila’s potential appointment comes one day after previous deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel announced that she was resigning from the government.
Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions
Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.
Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud
Frances confirmed that he was never formally invited to join Likud, saying he called the prime minister’s spokesman to ask how he could be offered a reserved spot and not know about it.
