Claim that reforms will end democracy ‘without foundation’: Netanyahu blasts opposition Netanyahu quoted Yair Lapid and Gideon Sa'ar, who themselves had pushed for similar reforms but are now leading the protest movement against the new government. January 8, 2023
Don’t extend coalition negotiation deadline for Netanyahu, justice minister urges Herzog Gideon Sa'ar suggested that the Likud might make the request just so that it could pass problematic laws before the new government is sworn in. December 6, 2022
Despite Lapid’s words at UN, Israel is sabotaging 2-state solution, Palestinians say The Lapid government’s actions show that it is working to sabotage the two-state solution, a senior PA official told The Jerusalem Post. September 23, 2022
Gantz, Sa’ar to run as partners in upcoming Israeli election According to the latest polls, Sa’ar’s New Hope party is not likely to pass the threshold for election to the Knesset. July 10, 2022
Israeli government takes aim at social media bots New Israeli regulation will force operators of social media ‘bots’ to clearly mark automated messages. June 23, 2022
Israeli justice minister: Partnership with Islamist party may have ‘exhausted itself’ After the government fails to pass an extension of Israeli law to Judea and Samaria, Gideon Sa’ar says the coalition's vote against the renewal 'borders on madness.' June 9, 2022
Emergency bill fails; Judea, Samaria communities in crisis – will gov’t fall? Failure to pass the bill not only threatens the coalition, but also the well-being of Jewish residents who could lose access to national health care and other basic needs. June 7, 2022
Vote giving basic rights to Jews in Judea, Samaria could bring govt down The Opposition is vowing to vote against an emergency bill that it essentially supports in order to break the coalition. June 6, 2022
Judea and Samaria law must be renewed or coalition falls – MK’s ultimatum The law enables Israeli citizens living in Judea and Samaria to receive the same benefits as those living in pre-1967 Israeli territory and to be prosecuted in Israeli criminal courts. June 1, 2022
Could terrorists’ families be exiled to Gaza? >Bennett reportedly looking into legal pathway to forcibly repatriate terrorists' families from Judea and Samaria to the Gaza Strip. May 16, 2022
A first: Muslim judge gets permanent seat on Israel’s Supreme Court The selection was not without controversy, as Kabub has been associated with nationalistic Arab elements. February 24, 2022
Israel to pass anti-boycott regulations following Ben & Jerry’s, Amnesty controversies The legislation would prevent businesses that boycott Israel from participating in state tenders. February 7, 2022
WATCH: Israeli lawmakers to vote on advancing Facebook censorship bill Critics of the bill say it is dangerous to give the court so much power over public speech. December 30, 2021
Son of Muslim High Court of Justice nominee accused of supporting terror Tel Aviv Magistrates Judge Khaled Kabub and his son have made controversial comments and associations. December 29, 2021
Netanyahu slams Israeli term limits bill as ‘Iranian’ If enacted, the bill would limit prime ministers to an eight year term. November 16, 2021
Israeli lawmakers defend Netanyahu amid bill seeking to bar him from serving as PM Zohar's comments came in response to a bill that is widely seen as a move to bar Netanyahu from serving a third term. October 21, 2021
WATCH: Bill to destroy Netanyahu’s political future ‘not a question of democracy’ Sa’ar’s introduction of a new bill that would block Netanyahu from forming a government is merely a political ploy and has nothing to do with democracy or ideology, says analyst Ariel Kahana. October 20, 2021
WATCH: No compromise on US East Jerusalem consulate, Israeli minister says Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar has said that that there will be no change in Israeli policy regarding the planned reopening of the U.S. consulate in East Jerusalem. October 13, 2021
Muslim nominee to Israel’s High Court accused of supporting terrorism A forum of bereaved families has sent a letter to Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday demanding that Kabub’s nomination be withdrawn. October 6, 2021
Arab Israeli politician shot and killed in broad daylight Once a prominent Likud activist, Dr. Saher Ismail was a close friend of Justice Minister and New Hope party chair Gideon Sa’ar. August 15, 2021
Justice minister, Shin Bet at odds over bill banning illegally obtained evidence Security services insist bill will endanger investigations; Gideon Saar says police and Shin Bet must operate within the law. July 12, 2021
Supreme Court upholds law recognizing Israel as ‘nation-state’ of Jewish people The law, which recognizes Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish People, 'does not hurt the individual rights of any Israeli citizen,' regardless of faith or ethnicity, Justice Minister Sa’ar said. July 8, 2021
Opinion: Israeli politics – What you need to know I refuse to call these guys 'The Camp for Change' and call them instead 'The Camp for Hate', because that is exactly what they are… and why they will fail. June 1, 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
Right-wing lawmakers blast Supreme Court ruling claiming right to change Basic Law 'The court overstepped its authority with an outrageous ruling that constitutes one more step on the path to a judicial coup,' Ayelet Shaked declared. May 23, 2021
Netanyahu cites ‘unprecedented’ achievements in war against Hamas 'Hamas before this operation is not like Hamas the day after,' Shin Bet director Nadav Argaman stated. May 21, 2021
WATCH: Netanyahu rival caught winking after Knesset vote Former Likud minister Gideon Sa’ar was seen on Knesset cameras winking at an unknown party after the prime minister's party lost a key vote to run the Arrangements Committee. April 20, 2021
Caroline Glick: The new plan to oust Netanyahu and its implications for Israel Defeating Netanyahu through parliamentary procedure rather than at the ballot box would wreak on Israel’s national solidarity—and its strategic implications. April 11, 2021
Leading nationalist organizations urge Netanyahu, Saar, Bennett to reconcile, form right-wing government "The good of the country needs to come first, not personal emotions and mutual hatred," said Matan Peleg, CEO of Im Tirtzu, which initiated the move. But it looks like their pleas are falling on deaf ears. B... April 4, 2021
Israeli political scramble: Plenty of talks, but few deals on the horizon Party leaders try to maximize support in desperate attempt to form government, stave off fifth elections. April 4, 2021
Netanyahu opponents bickering over who gets to form government Lapid, Bennett both eyeing prime minister's seat as parties haggle over how to form a majority coalition government. March 29, 2021
WATCH: Ready to betray your party? Likud is looking for defectors The Likud party is looking to lure defectors from other parties to reach a majority number of seats in the Knesset. March 25, 2021
Netanyahu escorted out of restaurant in Beer Sheba as Gaza rocket falls near city The incident triggered comments from Netanyahu's political opponents, apparently hoping to sway voters at the 11th hour. March 23, 2021
Caroline Glick: Who’s really running in Israel’s elections? All aspects of public life in Israel today are dictated by the attorney general and the Supreme Court, which have devoured the powers of the Knesset and the government. March 15, 2021
Netanyahu rival Gideon Saar distances himself from Lincoln Project after harassment allegations The former Likud veteran had been in talks with four Lincoln Project members on his strategy to unseat Netanyahu. February 16, 2021
Caroline Glick: Maher Bitar and Israel’s ideological elections US President Biden’s choice to name an anti-Israel political activist as senior director for Intelligence at the National Security Council may place Israel in a precarious position. January 31, 2021
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Netanyahu rivals import American anti-Trumpers as election advisors The heads of the two parties posed to draw the highest number of mandates behind Netanyahu’s Likud party are consulting with left-wing advisors. January 27, 2021
Settlement leader abandons Netanyahu for Likud breakaway party Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani: 'I will vote for Gideon Saar, Netanyahu has deceived us.' January 19, 2021
Netanyahu’s right-wing rivals sign vote-sharing deal that could spell trouble for prime minister Bennett's Yemina party and Saar's New Hope signed a surplus votes agreement for the March election. January 4, 2021
‘Netanyahu destroyed Likud,’ says ex-adviser bolting party for rival faction Ze’ev Elkin announced he is quitting the prime minister's Likud party to join Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope faction. December 23, 2020
Israeli government set to collapse, trigger new elections Whether Netanyahu can fend off challengers or not, the country is almost certain to be led by a right-wing politician opposed to coddling the Palestinians. December 22, 2020
Poll: New Likud breakoff party predicted to become 2nd largest in Knesset The New Hope party is projected to win 21 seats in the Knesset, second only to the Likud’s 27 seats. December 16, 2020
Polls: Sa’ar’s new party could oust Netanyahu According to the polls, New Hope would gain between 15 to 18 seats in the Knesset, making it the second largest party behind Likud’s projected 25 to 27 seats. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Will Danny Danon join Netanyahu rival’s new party? Former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon weighs in on Gideon Sa'ar's 'New Hope' party and addresses the invitations he has received to join it. December 10, 2020
Lawmakers ditch Gantz for Gideon Sa’ar’s new party Additional lawmakers are expected to make similar announcements in the coming days as another election seems imminent. December 9, 2020
Palestinian Authority hopes for end of Netanyahu era, encouraged by Sa’ar defection Senior officials in Ramallah estimate this is 'the beginning of the end of the Netanyahu era' and are not hiding their satisfaction with this latest development. December 9, 2020
Netanyahu rival bolts party in bid to oust PM 'A change in the country's leadership is needed,' Gideon Saar said. December 8, 2020
Report: Senior Likud officials plot to replace Netanyahu A report naming only anonymous Likud sources claims senior party officials are seeking to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. July 19, 2020
Having conquered primaries, Netanyahu looks ahead to general elections Netanyahu must figure out how to bring 61 seats to the right-wing camp by March 2. December 29, 2019
Netanyahu trounces rival in landslide Likud primary victory Netanyahu trounces rival in landslide Likud primary victory December 27, 2019
Netanyahu expected to emerge victorious as Likud voters head to polls to pick party leader Likud party voters will decide who will be their leader on Thursday. December 26, 2019
President Netanyahu? Likud rival offers PM figurehead position 'He has an international reputation and extraordinary diplomatic skills,' said Sa'ar of Netanyahu. December 24, 2019
Sa’ar: Gov’t fears the Hague, won’t demolish illegal Arab village to appease ICC Netanyahu's party rival claimed that an illegal Bedouin village called Khan al-Ahmar has not been razed because the Israeli government is afraid of repercussions from the International Criminal Court. December 22, 2019
Sa’ar launches challenge, accusing Netanyahu of paying his loyalty back with ‘pain’ 'If we don't bring about a change, we are very close to a left-wing government,' Sa'ar warned followers at an election rally. December 17, 2019
Netanyahu challenger, Gideon Sa’ar, gaining support among Likud MKs Sa'ar wins over a few Knesset members, including one senior politician. December 16, 2019
Netanyahu, ‘a wounded lion,’ heads into fight of political life Netanyahu faces numerous challenges in what could be his final run for prime minister. December 15, 2019
Poll: Blue and White leads Likud by two Knesset seats The number of seats Likud would obtain changes dramatically if Netanyahu's party rival Gideon Sa’ar wins the upcoming Likud primaries. December 15, 2019
Poised to challenge Netanyahu, Sa’ar woos top cabinet minister Sa'ar, 53, and Erdan, 49, are among the top names considered as the newer generation of Likud leaders. December 12, 2019
Netanyahu party challenger calls for evacuation of illegal Bedouin camp The eviction of Khan al-Ahmar has not been carried out by Netanyahu despite prior promises to do so. December 10, 2019
