Yair Lapid
Opposition warns gov’t's High Court defiance part of effort to ‘steal or rig' upcoming elections
Yair Lapid claimed that the government's refusal to comply with a High Court of Justice ruling on the composition of the Second Authority Council was part of an effort to rig upcoming elections.
Political rivals Lapid, Edelstein, surprisingly align on national priorities - analysis
A-G Baharav-Miara: Gov't not complying with court order undermines basic rule of law
Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll
Coalition advances controversial, 'non-essential' legislation in Knesset amid war
Both coalition and opposition lawmakers had called to put political disputes aside and focus on unity at the start of the war.
Braverman seeks leak probe in suspension fight amid Bild investigation, London envoy appointment
The appeal, also alleging unequal treatment, claims that Braverman was stunned to learn from the media that the discipline division had recommended suspending him.
American Jews balance Democratic party loyalty with concerns over Iran - opinion
Between loyalty to Democrats and concern for Israel, American Jews navigate their stance on the Iran war.
Education Minister: Schools in Tel Aviv area, North to remain closed next week, others may reopen
Kisch made the remarks after conducting a situational assessment at the Nahariya Municipality in the North, almost two weeks after the shutdown of schools, daycares, and kindergartens nationwide.
Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements
Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.
Despite rocky history, Israel once again weighing security zone in Lebanon - analysis
After October 7, Israel redrew its border doctrine around buffer zones. Now, as Hezbollah regroups in southern Lebanon, debate is growing over whether a new security strip is needed.
Gantz gives PM ‘full backing,' calls to topple Iranian regime after joint security assessment
“I made it clear to the prime minister: you have my full backing,” Gantz said after the meeting.
'Head of the snake severed': Herzog visit Iranian strike sites, praise Operation Roaring Lion
“There were those who had doubts, those who said, ‘What, you won’t succeed,’ or ‘Will you succeed?’ We are winning in Iran, and we will continue until the end,” Ben-Gvir said.
Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
No wavering: Modi's speech firmly aligns himself, and India, with Israel - analysis
To understand the magnitude of Modi’s words, it is necessary to revisit where India once stood, and understand why for decades it has kept Israel diplomatically distant.