Ultra-orthodox leaders call Bennett ‘evil’, new gov’t will ‘destroy Israel’s Jewish identity’ Ultra-Orthodox party heads denounce Naftali Bennett, warn that coalition agreements will 'destroy the Jewish identity and character' of Israel. June 8, 2021
WATCH: Muslim, Jewish leaders in Akko promote coexistence in wake of violent riots Following the recent violence in Acre (Akko) that claimed the life of an elderly man, injured others and destroyed two hotels, Israeli religious leaders are calling for unity and co-existence. June 8, 2021
Top evangelical leaders to Mike Evans: Support for Israel remains ‘steadfast and eternal’ 'Christian Zionists have had a relationship with every prime minister since [David] Ben-Gurion. That will not change,' said CUFI spokesman Ari Morgenstern. June 8, 2021
Likud: ‘Bennett, Lapid turning Israel into Iran, N. Korea’ The tweets are likely referring to proposed change bloc legislation, recently leaked to Hebrew language media, which appears to be aimed at barring Netanyahu from serving in the Knesset. June 8, 2021
Knesset to vote on new government on Sunday Parliament speaker Yariv Levin, a Netanyahu ally, announced the timing of the vote on Tuesday, a day after acknowledging that a coalition had been formed. June 8, 2021
IDF: No evidence of terror in infiltration at military HQ in Tel Aviv Three Arabs spotted by a security camera near the Victor Gate to the Kirya, apparently involved in a fight with several Jews. June 8, 2021
Yemina party member threatens to bolt, form a one-man faction Knesset member Amichai Chikli objects to Naftali Bennett's party joining a coalition with left-wing and Arab parties, says he will sit as an independent. June 7, 2021
North Korea accuses Israel of ‘massacring children,’ calls Gaza ‘slaughterhouse’ 'It is no exaggeration to say that the whole Gaza Strip has turned into a huge human slaughterhouse and a place of massacring children,' the statement read. June 7, 2021
Police cancel Zionist Flag March in Jerusalem, blasted as ‘shameful surrender to terror’ The police commissioner is 'now “making [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar the one who runs Jerusalem. This is a shameful surrender to terrorism and Hamas threats,' says Smotrich. June 7, 2021
‘Change gov’t more right-wing than Netanyahu,’ says Bennett Bennett repeats claim that change-bloc government will be more right-wing than current government headed by Netanyahu. June 7, 2021
WATCH: Israel respects US but will make its own decisions, says former UN envoy Danny Danon discusses Israel’s war on terror, world opinion, and his support for Netanyahu’s comments to Biden that Israel will continue to fight Iran even if it causes friction with the U.S. June 7, 2021
Report: Change bloc to seek two-state solution The officials suggested that the move had been made behind the back of prime minister-designate and Yemina party head Naftali Bennett. June 7, 2021
WATCH: Super termites found in Israel just ahead of reproduction period The public is asked to be vigilant and report any sightings, explains Dr. Gal Zagron of the Israeli Environmental Protection Ministry. June 7, 2021
Netanyahu condemns incitement after security head warning Prime minister speaks out after one of Israel's top security chiefs slams incitement on social media by Israelis. June 6, 2021
‘I refused to rely’ on Arab party, says Netanyahu; blasts ‘biggest election scam in history’ 'We are witnessing the worst election deception in the history of the state. People justifiably believe that they have been tricked,' the prime minister said. June 6, 2021
Israeli F-35 jets to participate in joint drill with US, UK, and Italy While Israel is not a member of NATO, it is classified as a major non-NATO ally and is often involved in exercises in the region. June 6, 2021
‘We must do everything’ to stop change gov’t, say rabbis in open letter Rabbis charge that proposed government 'relies on terror supporters' and will harm Israel's security. June 6, 2021
Israel starts vaccinating teenagers ages 12-15 against coronavirus Initial demand for coronavirus vaccinations is low as Israel follows the U.S. in giving shots to 12-15-year-olds. June 6, 2021
Yair Netanyahu suspended from Facebook, Twitter after sharing MK’s home address The official Likud Party account on Facebook addressed the suspension, calling it 'censoring the right' and accusing Facebook and Twitter of meddling in Israeli politics. June 6, 2021
Netanyahu’s overthrow compared to collapse of global right The tweet referring to the overthrow of Netanyahu to the collapse of the global right-wing movement was shared hundreds of times on Twitter, including by the prime minister himself. June 6, 2021
‘This is not Oslo 2.0, calm down,’ says Yemina’s Nir Orbach 'There’s no disengagement plan here, there’s no Oslo disaster,' said MK Nir Orbach. June 6, 2021
‘Violent discourse may end in murder,’ warns Shin Bet head A 'very significant surge' in phrases such as 'treason against the state” and 'save the state from the change government' has caused great concern in the security agency. June 6, 2021
WATCH: Israeli zoo elephants protect young during air-raid siren Female elephants protect a calf during an air-raid siren at Ramat Gan Safari Park during the recent IDF Operation Guardian of the Walls in Gaza. June 6, 2021
Netanyahu blasts coalition, fights to survive, seeks defectors to block new gov’t Netanyahu, Likud allies looking to exploit political differences to block a Lapid-Bennett coalition government. June 4, 2021
Bennett warns family: I’ll be the ‘most hated person in the country’ In his first interview as 'expected prime minister,' Naftali Bennett explains his reasoning for taking the helm of a government that includes left-wing, Arab support. June 4, 2021
Arab party leader in new gov’t: We are Palestinians, support Al-Aqsa, guard the mosque Mansour Abbas tells Jordanian TV: 'We are part of the Palestinian people,' support the Al-Aqsa mosque and Jerusalem. June 4, 2021
Netanyahu foes push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule The fragile coalition still faces a tough road ahead — it failed to unseat the parliament speaker, a Netanyahu ally, on Thursday, and it remained unclear how events would play out over the next few days. June 4, 2021
WATCH: Israelis react to Lapid-Bennett coalition i24 News interviewed Israelis on the street to hear their views on the newly formed coalition, with opinions ranging from hope to despair. June 3, 2021
In Washington, Gantz seeks to reaffirm US security commitments Securing U.S. funding to help restock Iron Dome, Gantz raised security concerns as the United States seeks a return to an Iran nuclear deal. June 3, 2021
WATCH: US ‘commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad,’ says Defense Secretary Austin Austin told Gantz that US is committed to maintain Israel’s QME and ensuring that Israel can defend itself against regional threats, including Iran, its proxies and terrorist groups. June 3, 2021
Netanyahu says Bennett and Lapid ‘sold Negev’ to Islamist party Ra’am chair Mansour Abbas said the premier has been trying to connect with him over the past few days. June 3, 2021
New coalition: What were right-wing factions’ concessions to Arab Ra’am party? Yemina, New Hope signed on to a halt on all demolition of illegal Bedouin structures in the Negev for the next three months as well as recognition of three towns within 45 days of the government’s establishment. June 3, 2021
1st coalition hurdle: Lapid pushes to replace Knesset Speaker, Yemina MK opposes The eight parties from across Israel's political spectrum are already stuck on issues before a new coalition government can take office. June 3, 2021
16 Indian immigrants test positive upon landing in Israel The Jewish Agency had sought and received special permission to bring some of the Bnei Menashe community to Israel on a charter flight. June 3, 2021
Arabs threaten Jewish girls at Lod pool, one tried drowning a victim The Arab girls made throat slitting gestures and said 'We can make you disappear.' June 3, 2021
End of Netanyahu era: Lapid tells Rivlin coalition formed, details not yet finalized Just 38 minutes before the Wednesday midnight deadline, Lapid informed the president that the obstacles to forming a coalition were surmounted. But it must pass a Knesset vote. June 3, 2021
Report: Yemina, New Hope refuse Islamist party’s demands for entering ‘change’ coalition Led by Mansour Abbas, the Ra’am party emerged after Israel’s fourth round of inconclusive elections as a potential coalition kingmaker. June 2, 2021
Herzog: ‘I aim to symbolize that which unites us’ Israel's newly elected president Isaac Herzog spoke of uniting the Israeli society and 'building bridges of consensus in order to bring closer those who are furthest away.' June 2, 2021
Isaac Herzog chosen as Israel’s 11th president Former Labor Party leader and previous head of the Jewish Agency was chosen to be Israel's figurehead for the next seven years, beating his opponenet Miriam Peretz 87-33. June 2, 2021
Mansour Abbas: Ra’am will be part of the coalition If negotiations are successful, this would be the first time an Arab Islamist party is officially part of an Israeli government. June 2, 2021
Coalition talks stall over appointment of judges With only hours until a midnight deadline, squabble over judicial appointments may torpedo coalition talks. June 2, 2021
Gantz heads to Washington for security talks, $1 billion request for Iron Dome 'The Biden Administration is a true friend of Israel, and Israel doesn't have nor will it ever have a greater partner than the United States,' Gantz said. June 2, 2021
With Likud election defeat, leadership primary could be on the way If the ruling party goes into the opposition next week, at least three men will contend to replace Netanyahu as Likud chairman, reports indicate. June 1, 2021
Graves of Druze IDF soldiers desecrated in Galilee town Family members are in shock after the graves of three Druze soldiers were vandalized in the Israeli Arab town of Shfar'am. June 1, 2021
WATCH: Explosion of violence in mixed Israeli cities ‘not surprising in the least,’ says law and order activist Naomi Kahn of Regavim, an Israeli NGO dedicated protecting Israeli sovereignty, says years of failure to enforce the law equally and universally have resulted in a state of emergency. June 1, 2021
‘One of the best Mossad heads ever,’ Netanyahu praises departing Cohen 'We penetrated into the heart of hearts of the enemy Iran,' Cohen said. June 1, 2021
‘If there’s a unity gov’t, Likud will go peacefully,’ promises Regev Regev compared Bennett to famous Wall Street scammer Bernie Madoff, saying that he’d 'deceived and lied to his voters.' June 1, 2021
Israeli woman who infiltrated Syria flees government facility Young woman who was returned to Israel from Syria in a Russia-brokered exchange flees the center where she was being treated. June 1, 2021
Amid low COVID-19 stats, Israel lifts almost all restrictions The guidelines for social distancing were eliminate and there is no longer a restriction on the size of crowds at public events. June 1, 2021
Right-wing lawmaker meets Islamist party leader amid unity government negotiations Yamina's Ayelet Shaked met with Ra’am's Mansour Abbas as Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid to continue negotiations to form an anti-Netanyahu government. May 31, 2021
Likud members tried to sideline Bibi to prevent left-wing govt Finance Minister Katz admits suggesting Netanyahu temporarily step aside to allow another to form a Likud-led right wing coalition. Netanyahu refused. May 31, 2021
Deal-making for unity government goes on through most of the night Negotiations for ministries and important committees rev up as Yesh Atid has until Wednesday night to tell the president that a coalition has been formed. May 31, 2021
‘Bennett and Shaked are a disaster,’ says Nobel laureate Robert Aumann “I am definitely against a situation in which a government is dependent on the vote of [Mansour] Abbas," said Professor Aumann. May 31, 2021
WATCH: Arab violence in Israel leads to surge in gun sales Firing ranges and weapons instructors are reporting a 50% increase in traffic as civilians scramble to defend themselves in the aftermath of bloody riots across the country. May 31, 2021
Supreme Court Justice blasts Knesset Speaker, warns of ‘anarchy’ 'The path to anarchy and chaos is a short distance,' said Chief Justice Hayut. May 31, 2021
Netanyahu: ‘Bennett betraying voters, wants to be PM at all costs’ 'There’s not a person in Israel who would have voted for you if they knew this is what you were going to do,' Netanyahu said, addressing Bennett. May 30, 2021
Bennett: ‘Unity gov’t better than fifth elections’ 'There’s no right wing government,' said Bennett. 'It’s either fifth elections or a unity government.' May 30, 2021
Decision made: Bennett joins Lapid’s ‘change’ coalition, likely to become next prime minister 'Netanyahu does not have a government - that is a fact,' Bennett said, winning approval from his Yemina faction to join Lapid's coalition. May 30, 2021
Three’s company? Netanyahu proposes rotation with two main rivals, to no avail New Hope leader Sa'ar rejected the offer immediately. and by late afternoon, the Yemina party, headed by Bennett, voted to join Lapid's 'Change' coalition, May 30, 2021
WATCH: Hundreds protest outside Shaked’s home, singing and dancing Hundreds of religous right-wing youth protested outside the home of Ayelet Shaked, Yemina's number two, after Bennett announced that he would join a unity government led by Yesh Atid May 30, 2021
