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Shas quits Netanyahu government, stops short of toppling it

The Orthodox Shas party quit the Israeli government on Wednesday, but a decision not to immediately topple the government gives...

Herzog pitches ‘people’s plan’ to resolve growing societal rift

Israeli President Isaac Herzog presented what he termed the “people’s plan,” referring to a compromise judicial-reform proposal that he...

The heat generated by many Israeli politicians needs to be turned down

To opponents of Israel and her existence, it does not matter who is in government, or what Israel does,...

Netanyahu Fires Interior Minister, Opposition Slams Government ‘Circus’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired embattled government minister Aryeh Deri at the end of Sunday’s Cabinet meeting. “As is...

Supreme Court disqualifies Deri from Israel’s government

The Israeli Supreme Court disqualified Aryeh Deri from participating in the government, setting the stage for a political crisis...

Israeli police to investigate celebrations for release of longest-serving terror prisoner

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered the Israeli Police on Sunday to investigate celebrations for the release of...

Yair Lapid calls Netanyahu ‘weak’ slams proposed ‘Deri Law’

Outgoing Prime Minister Yari Lapid had some harsh words on Monday for the man poised to replace him, Benjamin...

Likud, Shas sign preliminary coalition agreement

Likud and Shas leaders signed a preliminary coalition agreement in the early hours of Thursday morning. Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu...

Suspended sentence and fine: court approves Aryeh Deri’s plea bargain

Former Member of Knesset Aryeh Deri and the chairman of the Shas party, has been sentenced after signing a...

Shas Chairman MK Aryeh Deri resigns from Knesset ahead of plea bargain

Member of Knesset Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, submitted his letter of resignation to Knesset Speaker Mickey...

Politicians: Get your act together…writes Isi Leibler

Every time we feel that our dysfunctional political system and its political leaders have descended to an all-time low, we wake up the next morning to learn of additional shenanigans and irresponsible behavior by those we elected to represent us.