In a bombshell testimony before the civilian commission investigating the catastrophic events of October 7, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid did not hold back in his criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lapid, who served as Israel’s prime minister prior to Netanyahu's return to power and has been a staunch critic of Netanyahu, revealed that he had received direct warnings of a potential Hamas attack more than a month before the massacre. He claimed that Netanyahu and his government were well aware of these threats but chose to gamble with Israel’s security.

29 August 2024

Read more: Lapid Claims Netanyahu Ignored Warnings About Hamas' October 7 Plans

In a statement that has sent shockwaves through the nation's diverse and opinionated religious communities, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has boldly called for the construction of a synagogue on the Temple Mount, Judaism's holiest site. This provocative declaration has reignited the already smoldering tensions surrounding one of the world's most contested religious sites, where the ancient Jewish Temples once stood and where the Islamic Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque now dominate the skyline.

26 August 2024

Read more: Sovereign: Ben Gvir Wants The Israeli Flag To Fly Over The Temple Mount

Jerusalem, a city steeped in history and religious significance, became the backdrop for intense clashes on Wednesday as hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters took to the streets in a fervent demonstration against the Israeli government's new military conscription policies. The atmosphere was charged with tension as members of Israel's ultra-Orthodox community, galvanized by the call of Rabbi Asher Deutsch from the "Committee to Save the World of Torah," gathered in front of the Jerusalem recruitment center.

21 August 2024

Read more: Jerusalem Erupts: Ultra-Orthodox Protest IDF Draft in Violent Clashes

In a recent and impassioned critique, former Justice Minister Haim Ramon has unequivocally condemned the proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal as "the worst deal imaginable" for Israel. Speaking on 103 FM Radio, Ramon did not mince words, warning that the agreement currently on the table threatens to undermine Israel's security and its strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

19 August 2024

Read more: Former Justice Minister Slams Proposed Hostage Deal as Catastrophic

In a dramatic turn of events, the six Members of Knesset (MKs) from the Otzma Yehudit party staged a boycott of the Knesset plenum on Wednesday morning. This boycott comes in the wake of a significant uproar within the coalition, following a highly contentious visit to the Temple Mount by two of the party's ministers—National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir and Negev and Galilee Minister MK Yizhak Wasserlauf. This visit drew sharp criticism from the prime minister and several coalition members.

14 August 2024

Read more: Otzma Yehudit "Boycott" Sparks Coalition Chaos After Temple Mount Visit