Defense Minister Yoav Gallant didn’t hold back during a Knesset committee discussion on Israel’s handling of cross-border tensions with Hezbollah. His pointed remarks appeared to be a direct criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I hear all the heroes with the war drums, the ‘absolute victory’ and this gibberish,” Gallant exclaimed during the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting.

12 August 2024

Read more: Lawmakers Say Gallant's Comments On "Absolute Victory" Are An Insult To Netanyahu

In a decisive and controversial move, Israel's Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, has mandated that the Ministry of Labor cease childcare subsidies for ultra-Orthodox Jews who evade military service. This unprecedented decision was announced this past Sunday, sparking a heated debate across the nation.

11 August 2024

Read more: Israel Halts Childcare Subsidies For Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox Jews

In a grand ceremony held in Manhattan, Israel’s UN delegation and the UJA-Federation of New York honored Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan, marking the end of his impactful four-year tenure. The event was a testament to Erdan's unwavering commitment and tireless defense of Israel on the global stage, drawing hundreds of attendees, including prominent ambassadors, Jewish organizational leaders, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and Rep. Richie Torres (D-NY).

08 August 2024

Read more: Ambassador Gilad Erdan Honored In NY For Defending Israel At UN

'Hamas would not have taken over Gaza and turned it into a giant terror monster,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said – 'the pioneers who held their ground there were our security belt'.

In a bold and emphatic statement, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserted on Monday that the tragic massacre of October 7 could have been averted if Jewish settlements had remained in Gush Katif, within the Gaza Strip. His remarks came during the "Katif National Responsibility Conference" held in Yad Binyamin, central Israel, where he passionately defended the strategic importance of these settlements.

05 August 2024

Read more: Smotrich: Gush Katif Could Have Prevented October 7 Massacre

In a remarkable political shift on the heels of Benjamin Netanyahu's historic fourth speech in front of a joint session of the United States Congress, the Likud party, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, is witnessing a significant rise in popularity, according to recent polls. Maariv reports that a poll conducted by Lazar Research in cooperation with Panel4All indicates that if elections were held today, both Likud and the National Unity parties would secure an equal number of Knesset seats, positioning them as the largest factions in Israel’s legislative body.

26 July 2024

Read more: Poll: Likud And National Unity Lead Polls With 23 Knesset Seats Each