The Israeli coalition government finds itself divided and potentially on the brink of collapse as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies push forward the divisive “Daycare Law,” which has ignited fierce resistance across the political spectrum. The bill, designed to preserve state-funded daycare subsidies for ultra-Orthodox men who have shirked mandatory military service, has rapidly become the latest flashpoint in a heated struggle over the future of Israel’s socio-political landscape.

05 November 2024

Read more: Israeli Coalition Fractures Over Controversial "Daycare Law" Proposal

In a historic move reflecting the gravity of the ongoing conflict, the Knesset announced the cancellation of annual memorial ceremonies for two pivotal Israeli figures, former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and former Tourism Minister Rehavam Ze’evi, both of whom were assassinated for their roles in shaping Israel’s future. Their families requested the cancellation of these commemorations in recognition of the national focus on the fierce battle unfolding in Gaza, where Israel’s military and civilian populations face unprecedented threats.

04 November 2024

Read more: Knesset Cancels Rabin and Ze’evi Memorials Amid Gaza Conflict

As Election Day 2024 approaches, Israeli sentiment leans heavily towards former U.S. President Donald Trump over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, with an overwhelming 72% of Israeli Jews believing Trump would better advance Israel's interests, according to a new survey by the Israel Democracy Institute’s Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research. In contrast, only 11% of Jewish Israelis think a Harris administration would serve Israel well, underscoring a striking preference for Trump’s foreign policy stance.

04 November 2024

Read more: 72% of Israeli Jews Favor Trump Over Harris in 2024 for Israel’s Security

In a tense session of Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resisted mounting pressure to label Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide.” The pressure came primarily from Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, a newly elected MP who challenged Starmer with a hard-hitting line of questioning on Israel’s recent legislative moves regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

31 October 2024

Read more: UK Prime Minister Rejects "Genocide" Label for Israel During Gaza Debate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled his determination to reclaim control over his government by bringing Gideon Sa’ar’s United Right party into the coalition. This move, announced in a joint statement on Sunday night, represents a significant shift in the political dynamics of the current Israeli government, effectively curtailing the stranglehold that far-right factions have maintained over Netanyahu since his return to power.

30 September 2024

Read more: Netanyahu Strengthens Coalition with Gideon Sa'ar, Weakens Far-Right Grip