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Netanyahu: Will not retire from politics in exchange for pardon

December 7, 2025

At the close of a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a question about whether he would consider leaving political life if granted a presidential pardon. Merz’s first visit to Israel comes as the countries finalize a major deal for the Arrow 3 missile-defense system and as Germany lifts the partial embargo it imposed following the war in Gaza.

Trump Plan

Israel renews search for last hostage in Gaza amid US pressure

Danny Zaken

Europe

Heathrow Terminal 3 shut after security incident

Neta Bar

Magazine

'Europe is lost': Muslim Brotherhood infiltration strategy

Ariel Bulshtein

Middle East

Support for Hezbollah collapsing as Beirut fears losing US backing

Shachar Kleiman

Mounting pressure as Israel weighs renewed conflict in Lebanon

Israel approaches critical junctures amid rift with Trump

Yoav Limor

Kalshi founder named world's youngest self-made female billionaire

Miri Weissman

Reuters

Trump weighing shift to next phase before returning Ran Gvili

Ariel Kahana

Magazine

'Europe is lost': Muslim Brotherhood infiltration strategy

Europe is funding, sometimes unknowingly from taxpayer coffers, organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, and these organizations are advancing a subversive ideology aimed at changing the continent's face from within.

December 7, 2025

Magazine

'Even smart people fall into the trap': The crypto scam fooling Israelis

"In many cases, the funds are still sitting in the thief's wallet, and sometimes there's a possibility to freeze them. The problem is that most victims give up in advance," Attorney Tzabar Shoali said.

December 5, 2025

Analysis

The fall of Abu Shabab

As conflicting accounts circulate in Gaza and Hamas supporters celebrate, the uncertainty around Abu Shabab’s fate exposes deeper fractures within newly formed militias operating under Israeli coordination.

December 4, 2025

Magazine

The scenario that should worry Netanyahu

In an ironic twist, Netanyahu's interest lies in a strong Arab alliance that would prevent the opposition from securing a majority. Within the Arab parties, there is growing conviction that Bennett and Abbas, former coalition partners, are preparing precisely for this scenario. Also: Why is Netanyahu, who appointed Katz, now sidelining him? And why is Katz, who appointed Zamir, sidelining him in turn?

November 27, 2025

Magazine

'The terrorist stripped me, looking for a GPS chip'

Maxim Herkin details the brutality and psychological toll of his 738 days in captivity. "I couldn't see anything, but I suddenly felt my clothes being pulled off. One of the terrorists took a knife and just cut them away until I was naked."

November 26, 2025

Analysis

A nightmare scenario? How Hezbollah-Iran can strike back

Ali Tabataba'i's assassination may be the breaking point for the terrorist group. From missiles aimed at the home front, through cell infiltrations and collaboration with others in the Shiite axis – these are the options on the table.

November 24, 2025

Analysis

Israel's 10-year dilemma: Can it live with a weakened Hezbollah?

Hezbollah is playing the long game, betting that Lebanon's demographic trends will make it more Shiite and pro-Iranian. Israel eliminated its chief of staff, but it must make a decision on what to do with the terror group.

November 25, 2025

Explainer

This is how Hezbollah's chief of staff was eliminated

The operation was coordinated with the US and explained as consistent with the ceasefire framework because Haytham 'Ali Tabataba'i continued directing terrorist activity. Israel’s assessment is that Hezbollah will not respond.

November 23, 2025

Israel hits Beirut in assassination mission on Hezbollah's no. 2

Explainer

Why did Israel target Hezbollah's no. 2?

Haytham ‘Ali Tabataba’i, defined as "Hezbollah's chief of staff," commanded the organization's special forces in Syria and Yemen, and collaborated with pro-Iranian militias. Already in 2016 he was defined as an international terrorist: "His actions are part of a major effort to cause instability in the region."

November 23, 2025