Ukraine has expressed hope that a groundbreaking Knesset bill proposed in November 2024, which would enable Israel to transfer Russian-made weapons seized during its military operations in Lebanon, will soon be enacted. The Ukrainian Embassy to Israel issued a statement on Tuesday underscoring the importance of the legislation to Ukraine’s ongoing defense against Russian aggression.

22 January 2025

Read more: Ukraine Urges Israel to Approve Bill for Seized Russian Weapons Transfer

In a bold and impassioned statement from the northern Israeli city of Metula, Yisrael Beitenu chairman Avigdor Liberman issued a stark warning about the escalating threats posed by Hezbollah and the inadequacy of current policies. Following a comprehensive tour of the region, Liberman called for the establishment of a robust buffer zone in southern Lebanon, asserting that "any other step is merely a Band-Aid on a bleeding wound."

06 January 2025

Read more: Liberman Demands Buffer Zone to Counter Hezbollah Threat in Northern Israel

In a dramatic appeal to the Jerusalem District Court, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has criticized the scheduling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal defense trial, claiming it disregards critical legislative protocols and threatens to undermine the delicate balance between Israel’s governing authorities.

06 December 2024

Read more: Ohana Demands Trial Schedule Adjustments for Netanyahu Amid Key Duties

In an explosive revelation by the investigative news magazine show "Uvda" has reignited political and ethical debates in Israel, former Shin Bet director Yoram Cohen has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pressuring him to employ the agency's surveillance tools to monitor some of the country's most senior officials. The allegations, according to the program, stem from an incident initially reported in 2018, paint a dramatic picture of a leader willing to push boundaries in the name of national security—or, critics argue, personal control.

05 December 2024

Read more: Ex-Shin Bet Chief: Netanyahu Sought Surveillance of Top Defense Leaders

The Israeli Knesset has taken a critical step in shaping the nation’s financial future, approving the first reading of the 2024 additional budget proposal late last night. In a narrow vote, 59 lawmakers backed the plan, with 51 opposing, propelling the contentious bill to the Finance Committee for further scrutiny.

03 December 2024

Read more: Knesset Barely Advances 2024 Budget In Critical Test For Current Coalition