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Election
Ya’alon Urges Netanyahu’s Opponents to Form Alliance to “Save Israel”
DID Press: Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon, Israel’s former defence minister and former chief of staff of the Israeli military, has called on leaders of parties opposing Benjamin Netanyahu to act swiftly to form a new government and take control of the…
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Arab Lists Win Record 18 Seats in Israeli Elections
DID Press: Arab electoral lists celebrated at their headquarters after achieving an unprecedented result in elections in the occupied territories, chanting “Ben Gvir, get out!” in protest against the policies of Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister. Israel’s Channel…
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Smotrich Faces Political Crisis as Religious Zionist Camp Splits Over Haredi Military Service
DID Press: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister and leader of the Religious Zionism Party, is facing growing discontent among parts of his electoral base in West Bank settlements after voting for legislation that prevents the arrest of Haredi men who…
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Israeli Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Early Elections
DID Press: Israel’s parliament has voted to dissolve itself, formally ending its current term and paving the way for early elections, according to Hebrew-language media reports. The Knesset approved the dissolution bill in a final vote on Friday, initiating the…
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Israelis Prepare for Nationwide Protests Over Military Conscription
DID Press: Israelis are preparing for nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset considers a controversial bill that would suspend oversight of military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) men, according to Haaretz. The…
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Ehud Barak Warns Netanyahu Must Be Ousted If He Disrupts Elections
DID Press: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu should be removed from power “by force” if he attempts to obstruct upcoming elections, raising tensions ahead of Israel’s expected 2026 vote. In an interview with Israeli…
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Reported Sexual Assault Cases in Israeli Army Rise by 40%
DID Press: A new report submitted by the Israeli military to the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee indicates a sharp increase in reported sexual assault cases within the armed forces. According to figures presented in an official session, the…
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