Israel Politics

In a unanimous decision, Israel’s High Court accepted two petitions against State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman over his review of the October 7 events. The justices ruled that in some cases he exceeded his authority, while in others he violated the right of those under review to present their arguments.

In a 61-57 vote, the Knesset approved attorney Michael Ravilo as Israel’s next State Comptroller. Until recently, Ravilo served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyer. Opposition members announced they will petition the High Court against the appointment.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has decided to file an indictment against Yonatan Urich in the "Bild" affair. Urich is accused of passing classified information and destroying evidence, after the State Attorney's position was adopted.

The Knesset plenum approved, in a preliminary reading, a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset by an overwhelming margin, with no votes against and no abstentions. The move officially opens the door to a new election campaign, as the bill now heads to Knesset committees for discussion and preparation.

Ahead of a Jerusalem summit, regional partners examine a brigade-level force to protect energy infrastructure and deter Turkish pressure

Preliminary vote approves legislation barring interference with tefillin and public prayer; bill now heads to committee for further debate

Judges end hearing early after prime minister says trial schedule forced diplomatic meeting to take place during testimony

PM rejects claims of diplomatic collapse as Lapid accuses him of moral failure and abandoning soldiers

Committee questions the removal of two U.S. volunteers detained near Palestinian Village Burin, urging authorities to reconsider the ban

The European Broadcasting Union adopts new contest rules at its Geneva assembly, triggering a wave of boycotts but confirming Israel for the 2026 competition in Vienna

In a wide-ranging interview, the president discusses the Netanyahu pardon request, U.S.–Israel tensions, rising antisemitism in New York, and the emotional toll of the Gaza war

After canceling his scheduled address on the draft law, Netanyahu faces sharp attacks from Bennett and Lapid as the Knesset continues preparing the bill for its first vote

President stresses responsible, measured review as debate intensifies around the request

Netanyahu asks Herzog to end the years-long trial, saying the proceedings deepen national rifts; the President says he will consider the request “with full seriousness”

Army chief announces far-reaching personal measures, saying October 7 exposed a “severe, resonant, systemic failure” in the IDF

Justices rule state has “almost completely withdrawn” from enforcing the draft