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Edelstein: I left Likud because I couldn't defend its agenda, seek "broad' coalition
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (660+ words) Senior lawmaker tells Channel 12 'We need to make a change in this country,' can't 'continue to allow freeloading'; Lapid: Bennett better served to be PM than me at present...
Netanyahu best suited as next prime minister, likely to form new gov, new poll suggests
2+ day, 27+ min ago (239+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "best suited" to serve as prime minister, according to a poll released on Thursday. The survey found that 53. 3% of respondents said that Netanyahu is most fit for the role, more than twice as suitable…...
Shin Bet chief seeks rethink of decision that led to disqualification of extreme-right party
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (315+ words) Zini asks AG for time to examine info given by the agency on movement with Kahanist roots, which led to its rejection by Parties Registrar; delay sought for upcoming court hearing...
Eisenkot accuses Bennett and Lapid of weakening Zionist opposition with merger
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (205+ words) Yashar party chief says 'Together' heads turned down his earlier offer of three-way 'super-party,' reportedly rejects Smotrich as coalition partner, which Bennett has not...
Further TV poll shows Eisenkot's Yashar party gaining strength
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (309+ words) Lebanese state media reports Israeli strike in south of the country * Israel to send official delegation of experts to assist quake-stricken Venezuela...
Likud postpones primaries to August 4 as Netanyahu fights for control of party slate
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (384+ words) Party moves internal vote by week but leaves unresolved battle over reserved slots, with PM demanding 11 to consolidate power, broaden Likud's appeal as Eisenkot rises in polls...
Polls show support for Bennett-Lapid alliance slipping as Eisenkot's party climbs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (225+ words) Together predicted to win at least 15 seats while rival Yashar polls at 20-22 seats, behind ruling Likud; surveys show various potential mergers wouldn't tip scales for either bloc...
Gilad Erdan resigns from Israel Aerospace Industries board
1+ week, 3+ day ago (144+ words) JNS provides comprehensive Israel and Jewish news coverage, features, and analysis to print and digital publications across the globe. Former Likud minister and ex-U. N ambassador Gilad Erdan has resigned from the Israel Aerospace Industries board of directors, according to…...
Noam Shapira appointed director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Staff
1+ week, 3+ day ago (223+ words) Noam Shapira has been appointed director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Staff, Israeli National Public Diplomacy Directorate head Tzipi Hotovely announced on Tuesday, following unanimous approval by a selection committee. The National Public Diplomacy Staff, which operates out of the…...
Netanyahu set to gain unprecedented control over Likud slate in battle over primaries
1+ week, 5+ day ago (221+ words) PM seeking 8-10 reserved slots for handpicked candidates amid resistance to plans to replace primaries with a selection committee...