Exclusive: PM outraged after Gallant sides with Gantz on Haredi conscription
Netanyahu was angry that Gallant was essentially leaving him to deal alone with the Haredi parties on this matter, potentially threatening his Coalition.
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Israel Hayom poll shows Likud could strengthen if Netanyahu replaced as leader
The poll, conducted by Maagar Mochot Institute, examined how many Knesset seats Likud would get if it were to run under a different leadership. It shows that if Nir Barkat were to become chairman the party would likely get 19 seats – the same as what Netanyahu would bring under that poll. If former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen becomes Likud leader, the party will strengthen and get 22 seats.
Lapid vows to help pass deal if gov't short of votes
The unusual statement comes after Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened to topple Netanyahu's gov't. "Reckless deal = dismantling of the government," Ben-Gvir posted on X.
Israel Hayom poll: Overwhelming support for early election, Right loses majority
The big winner from holding elections now would be the last party that joined the government and is now extending its days: The State Party led by Gantz. It is projected to garner 31 seats in the poll, compared to only 12 seats in the current Knesset.
Ministers, IDF chief lock horns during cabinet meeting
As lawmakers expressed outrage over army's probe of Israel's mistakes leading to October 7, the Coalition's ideological divide became evident.
PM suspends minister from cabinet meetings after controversy over nuking Gaza
Netanyahu says his minister for heritage will no longer take part in cabinet meetings, notes that his comments were baseless. "Israel and the IDF are operating in accordance with the highest standards of international law to avoid harming innocents. We will continue to do so until our victory."
Exclusive: Inquiry into spyware abuse in limbo after AG refuses to cooperate
Israel Hayom has learned that the attorney general has so far declined every proposed meeting date offered by the committee, saying she would not appear unless Supreme Court rules on scope of investigation.
Historic 15-justice panel convenes to hear arguments on judicial reform bill
This is the first time in the country's history that parts of Israel's basic laws are weighed for their constitutionality, setting in motion a potential precedent of the Supreme Court effectively nullifying parts of Israel's unofficial constitution and possibly triggering a constitutional crisis.
Thousands rally in support of judicial reform ahead of court hearing
Brandishing signs with the words "end the judicial dictatorship" and "the elites are taking control," protesters said the overhaul was necessary to rein in the power of unelected justices.
Gantz rebuffs Netanyahu's appeal to work together on judicial reform
The State Party leader, in a speech to his party on Tuesday, confirmed some of the leaked details of the compromise proposals and put the onus on Netanyahu to overcome hardliners in his Coalition who are pushing to plough ahead with the overhaul.