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21.10.2026 - 18:53 [ theGuardian.com ]

After three disastrous years, Israel needs to rethink itself. A new government would be a start

The two issues the opposition has highlighted are understandably important to Israelis. For so many citizens, the disaster of 7 October and subsequent two-year hostage crisis became a crisis of faith in the state itself. Without accountability through an independent inquiry, society cannot move on. And even staunch supporters of peace cannot tolerate the rank injustice of some citizens serving and dying in wars while others are systematically let off the hook.

But what then? Israel’s war in response to 7 October has continued to devastate Palestinian society. But the past few years have damaged Israel internally as well.

18.10.2026 - 17:27 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Israel‘s election is near, and I dare to hope for a future without Netanyahu

For a glimpse of the political culture I hope we can leave behind, consider the case of Ofer Winter, a former senior Israeli military commander who has found himself at odds with Netanyahu and his political allies. Winter is now complaining that they are treating him in ways he recognizes from stories about the mafia.

To that, I have only one response: Welcome to the club.

11.10.2026 - 22:29 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Bennett says Netanyahu could serve as minister in his cabinet, drawing fury from opposition leaders

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett triggered a public clash within the camp seeking to replace Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday after saying he would have no objection to the incumbent prime minister serving as a minister in a future Bennett-led government, provided he accepted a series of fundamental reforms. Within hours, three other opposition leaders rejected the prospect, insisting Netanyahu should have no place in the next cabinet.

11.10.2026 - 00:25 [ Ynetnews,com ]

Netanyahu promised answers after Oct. 7. Three years later, Israel is still waiting

In the early months of the war, establishing a state commission appeared to command broad political support, including among some Likud lawmakers and ministers. Over time, however, alternative proposals emerged, including a government-appointed panel and a commission whose members would be chosen through an agreement between coalition and opposition representatives.

None of those proposals has resulted in an inquiry.

07.07.2026 - 00:56 [ Ynetnews ]

Oct. 7 political inquiry bill passes first reading as opposition boycotts, Netanyahu skips vote

Coalition-backed bill would allow continuity into next Knesset and create a six-member committee to investigate the massacre, war and events that preceded them, in place of a state commission of inquiry

02.07.2026 - 07:59 [ Forward.com ]

In Israel’s astonishing new reality, voters expect Netanyahu to try to sabotage elections

(June 30, 2026)

The fear that Israel is actually quite close to such a postponement cuts across much of Israeli society. I’ve heard it expressed by secular liberals, military veterans, former intelligence officials, legal scholars, journalists, centrist politicians, and even some conservatives who once supported Netanyahu enthusiastically. What unites them is the growing belief that Netanyahu now considers remaining in power to be an existential necessity — and that his radical base will back him no matter what outrage he attempts.

15.06.2026 - 12:39 [ Anadolu ]

Ex-Israeli premier urges removal of Netanyahu ‘with sticks, stones’ if elections are sabotaged

Barak argued that Netanyahu “could sabotage the elections by launching operations in Lebanon that would provoke retaliation from Hezbollah and Iran.

“Netanyahu wants an endless war because he understands that ending it would accelerate his trial,” Barak said. “Just as he obstructed some prisoner-exchange deals (with Hamas), he also blocked the possibility of progress in Lebanon.”

Netanyahu is currently standing trial in Israel on corruption charges and is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2024 on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

10.06.2026 - 15:02 [ Reuters ]

Netanyahu to run for re-election, his party says, after Trump raises doubts

Netanyahu has faced a tumultuous term since returning to power in December 2022 at the helm of ​the most right-wing coalition in Israeli history. He faced mass anti-government protests before ​the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
Polls have repeatedly indicated that his coalition would fail to ‌win ⁠a majority at the next election. A poll published by the Jerusalem-based Israel Democracy Institute think tank on June 9 said that 61% of the Israeli public believe he should not run.

10.06.2026 - 14:43 [ i24news.tv ]

‘I wonder if Bibi even wants to continue:’ Trump casts doubt on Netanyahu’s political future

„I don‘t know,“ Trump said when questioned about whether Netanyahu would lead Israel’s upcoming election. „He‘s had an incredible career. Does he want to continue? Because, you know, he‘s a wartime prime minister. We‘re going to win this war very soon, one way or another, and he‘s a wartime prime minister.“

Trump explicitly framed the long-serving Israeli leader‘s future as uncertain, signaling that Washington may already be preparing for a post-Netanyahu political landscape. „It‘s an open question whether Netanyahu will run again,“ Trump remarked to reporters. „I wonder if Bibi even wants to continue.

08.05.2026 - 08:21 [ Reuters ]

After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says ‚no immunity‘ for militants

(May 7, 2026)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there ​was no „immunity“ for Israel‘s enemies, a day after the Israeli military targeted a Hezbollah commander in its first strike on Beirut‘s southern suburbs since a ‌ceasefire declared last month.

08.05.2026 - 08:10 [ Times of Israel ]

Herzog met secretly with pro-Netanyahu journalist Bardugo to discuss pardon — report

President Isaac Herzog secretly met with journalist Jacob Bardugo, a confidante of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in late March to discuss the premier’s request for a pardon, Channel 12 news reports.

The nighttime meeting at an apartment in Shoham, which was not revealed to the public, took place shortly before Herzog urged dialogue between the sides on a plea bargain. It also came about after bitter criticism of Herzog by Bardugo on the pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 for not pardoning the prime minister, who has refused to admit wrongdoing despite High Court precedent indicating he must do so for a pardon.

29.04.2026 - 18:36 [ Times of Israel ]

Netanyahu trial cross-examination interrupted as PM leaves for urgent security meeting

The proceedings were significantly interrupted, however, after he excused himself from the Tel Aviv courtroom just 30 minutes after the hearing began for what he said was an urgent security-related call at the Kirya military headquarters.

He was granted permission to halt proceedings for the security consultation despite the court rejecting a request from the premier’s lawyer Amit Hadad to shorten Wednesday’s testimony by three hours due to a “security-related schedule.”

29.04.2026 - 18:32 [ Anadolu ]

Israeli court rejects Netanyahu request to delay today’s corruption trial session until noon: Report

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu had requested overnight that the Jerusalem District Court limit his appearance on Wednesday to three hours, but the court denied the request.

The report added that Netanyahu cited “security-related schedule” to justify shortening the duration of the hearing.

26.04.2026 - 18:37 [ New York Times ]

Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal

Mr. Herzog, the officials said, believes that there are many options beyond the binary pardon-or-no-pardon choice, and that the main role of Israel’s president is to foster unity. So he does not plan to say yes or no to Mr. Netanyahu’s request for a pardon at this stage, the officials said, preferring to try to resolve the issue through negotiations.

13.04.2026 - 18:48 [ Haaretz ]

Netanyahu Corruption Trial Testimony Delayed Due to ‚Security and Political Reasons‘

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s request to delay testifying in his criminal trial was accepted by judges on Sunday due to „security and political“ reasons related to „the dramatic events that have occurred in the State of Israel and throughout the Middle East in recent times,“ according to a letter sent to judges.

10.04.2026 - 00:00 [ Communist Party of Israel ]

CPI and Hadash: The Ceasefire Is a Critical Step that Must Become a Permanent Peace

The Communist Party of Israel and the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) condemned on Wednesday evening, April 8, “the heinous and horrific massacre committed by the far-right Israeli government in Lebanon, only hours after the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the war. This is a clear sign of the crisis facing war criminals, whose aggressive policies repeatedly fail to establish what they term the New World Order. Furthermore, Netanyahu and his government understand that ending the war signifies the collapse of their legitimacy and the end of their time in power.”

“We view the ceasefire in the war with Iran as a crucial development that must be maintained, defended, and turned into a standing agreement that guarantees peace and rights for the peoples of the region, while standing firm against any Israeli attempt to thwart it. We emphasize that this war has once again exposed the failure of the policies of aggression and the imperialist bullying of the US and Israel. It has proven that the logic of force, destruction, and occupation does not create security or stability, but rather drags the entire region into further ruin and bloodshed. We reaffirm that the only path to security, stability, and a better future for all peoples of the land and the region is not the path of war and aggression, but a political path based on ending the occupation—as it is the heart of the regional conflict—and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in all territories occupied by Israel in June 1967,” they said in the common communique.

09.04.2026 - 23:03 [ Reuters ]

Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu‘s corruption trial will resume on Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s long-running corruption trial ‌will resume on Sunday, the courts‘ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war with Iran.

09.04.2026 - 22:58 [ Middle East Eye ]

Iran’s foreign minister says ceasefire could hasten Netanyahu’s trial outcome

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial is set to resume on Sunday after weeks of emergency restrictions on Israel’s court system during the war with Iran, according to a court notice cited by the Jerusalem Post.

The next hearing is scheduled for 9.30 am (0630GMT) at the Jerusalem District Court, with proceedings expected to return to their regular format, including sessions in Jerusalem on Sundays and at the Tel Aviv District Court from Monday through Wednesday.

31.03.2026 - 18:36 [ Tucker Carlson ]

Former Interim President of Israel Avraham Burg Speaks Out on Netanyahu’s Killing Spree

(March 24, 2026)

Avraham Burg, former speaker of the Knesset and interim president of Israel, on why Netanyahu can never settle, only kill.

10.03.2026 - 13:49 [ Wall Street Journal ]

Netanyahu Finally Got What He Wanted on Iran by Appealing to an Audience of One

JERUSALEM—The Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel was the greatest security failure of Benjamin Netanyahu’s career. Less than three years later, the Israeli prime minister is pursuing what may become his defining strategic achievement: toppling the Islamic Republic of Iran.

06.03.2026 - 15:07 [ Jerusalem Post ]

Trump calls Herzog ‚disgrace,‘ urges him to pardon Netanyahu ‚today‘ – N12

“Herzog should give Netanyahu a pardon today,” Trump was quoted as saying, while also sharply criticizing Herzog and claiming the Israeli president had promised him multiple times that a pardon would be issued.

Trump called Herzog „a disgrace,“ and said he had “promised me five times” that he would pardon Netanyahu, according to the N12 report,

06.03.2026 - 14:56 [ Times of Israel ]

Will the war with Iran boost Netanyahu’s prospects at the ballot box?

An Israeli victory in the war against Iran would likely give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a bump in the polls but may not guarantee him a win in the upcoming national elections, in the assessment of several veteran political analysts. But were the regime to fall, it would significantly boost his prospects.

Since the outbreak of the war over the weekend, the opposition has set aside its criticisms and rallied behind the government, which a majority of Israeli Jews have told pollsters they believe can handle the conflict effectively.

08.02.2026 - 19:53 [ Ron Kronish / Times of Israel ]

A political party with a vision for our future

(February 5, 2026)

Among other things, he told us that the Democrats already have 60,000 members registered in the party, and are shooting for 100,000 now, which will make us the second-largest political party in Israel in terms of numbers. In addition, he stressed the need to reach out to the Arab citizens of Israel, who make up 22 percent of our population:

There is no future for Israel without Jewish-Arab cooperation in Israeli politics.

This is a critical issue in the political discourse right now, since it is obvious that a new government will not be able to be formed if the so-called “centrist” political parties don’t agree to welcome Arab political parties into the next coalition. So far, only The Democrats have agreed to do so!

23.01.2026 - 15:37 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Herzog says Netanyahu trial is hurting Israel as pardon request reviewed

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Herzog said the pardon request must be examined by professional legal authorities within the Justice Ministry, including assessments of disputed legal questions. He stressed that the prolonged legal process has weighed heavily on Israel and that ways forward must be considered, while underscoring that any decision would be made strictly in accordance with Israeli law.

23.01.2026 - 15:31 [ Jerusalem Post ]

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors press PM on Elovich ties, conflict-of-interest deals in Case 4000

Tirosh further cited testimony by former Communications Ministry director-general Shlomo Filber, a state witness, who testified that he overheard a conversation in which Netanyahu asked his wife whether she was still in contact with Iris Elovich and allegedly instructed her to cut off contact and delete messages.

Judge Moshe Bar-Am intervened, questioning the necessity of further narrowing in on granular details of the text exchanges and the assumptions regarding what the prime minister knew. The case is being heard by a three-judge panel headed by Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman, alongside Bar-Am and Judge Oded Shaham.

13.01.2026 - 20:44 [ ReseauInternational.net ]

A fatal motorcycle accident leaves Israel‘s most serious security corruption case unresolved.

(January 9, 2026)

In this case, media consultant Tzachi Lieber is accused of acting as an intermediary for bribes between Michael Ganor, who was the representative of the German industrial engineering company ThyssenKrupp in Israel, and David Sharan, who was chief of staff to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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The dilemma facing the system is now complex. On the one hand, allowing a new judge to render a verdict based solely on transcripts and submitted evidence is problematic, as a criminal verdict should be based on the judge‘s direct impression of the witnesses and the accused, and on their credibility.

On the other hand, having the witnesses, or some of them, re-tested by another judge is also problematic and would mean the case would drag on for years. As mentioned, this would also delay Lieber‘s required testimony in the main case against Sharan and Ganor.

13.01.2026 - 20:14 [ Mario Nawfal / X ]

ISRAELI JUDGE HANDLING NETANYAHU-LINKED CASE KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

(Januar 6, 2026)

Judge Benny Sagi, president of Israel‘s Beersheba District Court, was killed Sunday when a vehicle struck his motorcycle on Route 6.

Police say a vehicle driving off-road entered the highway and collided with Sagi‘s bike near Kfar Menachem kibbutz.

Paramedics found him with no pulse, multiple injuries.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sagi was handling aspects of Case 3000, the „Submarines Affair“ involving corruption in Israeli naval deals.

Netanyahu has been questioned in this case but not charged.

Sagi was NOT presiding over Netanyahu‘s main corruption trial (Cases 1000, 2000, 4000).

That case is being heard by a three-judge panel in Jerusalem District Court.

Netanyahu‘s testimony in his primary trial was shortened Monday to allow attendance at Sagi‘s funeral.

Israeli authorities and major news organizations have categorized this as a traffic accident.

An investigation has been launched.

Some regional outlets and social media have called the death „suspicious“ given Sagi‘s role in sensitive cases, but no evidence of foul play has been reported.

13.01.2026 - 20:09 [ Jerusalem Post ]

A-G Mandelblit rejects appeal to expand case 3000 investigation

(October 18, 2020)

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit on Sunday evening rejected the appeal made by the Movement for Quality of Government, which demanded that the investigation into the infamous case 3000 submarine sale scandal be expanded and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be questioned with a warning.

He further noted that there is no reason to intervene in Netanyahu‘s sale of personal stocks before the submarine acquisition, in accordance with his decision not to open a criminal investigation against the prime minister in case 3000.

13.01.2026 - 19:58 [ Anadolu ]

Israeli prime minister returns to court for 70th hearing in corruption trial

Since the trial began, Netanyahu has consistently denied all allegations. Under Israeli law, however, a presidential pardon can only be granted following an admission of guilt.

The prime minister is facing charges in three separate cases, commonly known as Case 1000, Case 2000 and Case 4000. The indictments were filed in late November 2019 by then-Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit.