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Goldknopf Resigns, Haredi Draft Exemption Compromise Averts Knesset Dissolution

Israeli Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf resigned Thursday, protesting the lack of a finalized agreement exempting Haredi yeshiva students from military service; this triggered a series of Knesset resignations and reappointments within the United Torah Judaism party, while a last-minute compromise...

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Smotrich's Sanctions Defiance Risks Crippling Israeli Economy

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's plan to defy international sanctions against violent Israeli settlers risks crippling Israel's economy by potentially cutting off access to the SWIFT international payment system and jeopardizing vital international trade and funding.

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Netanyahu Trial: Memory Lapses and Public Protests

Benjamin Netanyahu's trial continued on Tuesday with cross-examination focusing on his relationship with Arnon Milchan and his repeated claims of memory loss regarding specific events, leading to public protests questioning his fitness for office.

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Israel Approves 22 New West Bank Settlements

The Israeli government approved 22 new West Bank settlements, including renewed activity in previously evacuated areas and four new settlements along the Jordan Valley border, to strengthen Israel's regional presence and address security challenges, as announced Thursday by Defense Minister Katz and...

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Netanyahu Trial Day 35: Journalists Barred, Hearing to End Early

The 35th day of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, focusing on Case 2000, began Wednesday at the Tel Aviv District Court but will conclude early due to a Knesset vote; journalists were barred after questioning Netanyahu, and evidence presented includes a strategic planning document with Neta...

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Social Media, AI, and the Erosion of Truth: A Tech Leader's Concerns

At Technovation 2025, Nir Zuk decried social media's role in disseminating falsehoods, contrasting it with traditional media's accountability; he also discussed the impact of Israel's judicial overhaul on the tech sector and the growing academic boycott of Israel.

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Edelstein's Strategic Move May End Netanyahu Era

Yuli Edelstein, a Likud member previously dismissed, may be instrumental in ending Benjamin Netanyahu's premiership through orchestrated actions involving reservist soldiers' support and potential cooperation from opposition figures, creating a strategic shift in Israeli politics.

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Golan's Criticism of IDF Backfires, Boosting Netanyahu

Yair Golan's criticism of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) sparked controversy, unintentionally benefiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection campaign and highlighting deep political divisions within Israel, potentially causing long-term political instability.

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Netanyahu's 'Case 4000' Cross-Examination: A Critical Juncture

Two years ago, judges in Benjamin Netanyahu's 'Case 4000' initially recommended dropping the bribery charge due to insufficient evidence; however, the prosecution decided to proceed, believing cross-examination will reveal further incriminating evidence, leading to a critical upcoming cross-examinat...

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1,200+ Israeli Academics Demand End to Gaza War

More than 1,200 Israeli academics issued an open letter on Tuesday condemning the ongoing Gaza war, citing nearly 3,000 Palestinian deaths since March, and urging Israeli academic institutions to take action, including potential strike action, to stop the war.

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Weinrot Estate Ordered to Repay $120 Million in Mishandled Client Funds

An arbitration ruling orders the estate of prominent Israeli lawyer Jacob Weinrot to repay $37 million (plus interest and adjustments, totaling approximately $120 million) to the Gartner brothers for misappropriating client funds held in trust, despite the ruling's respect for Weinrot's legacy, whic...

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Israeli Supreme Court Rules Government's Dismissal of Shin Bet Head Illegal

Israel's Supreme Court declared the government's dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar illegal due to procedural flaws, lack of due process, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's conflict of interest stemming from ongoing investigations involving his associates; the court emphasized the Shin Bet head's prim...

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