Named for Knesset members, the laws allow a MK with a criminal conviction to serve as a minister in some cases and creates a new minister position for another MK
Named for Knesset members, the laws allow a MK with a criminal conviction to serve as a minister in some cases and creates a new minister position for another MK
Israel’s current DM Gantz claims the agreement would turn new defense minister into “a second-class defense minister”
Whether Bezalel Smotrich’s demand is serious and will be a part of any final coalition agreement is yet to be determined.
The new Israeli government, currently under construction, looking to undo some long-standing laws and repeal recent ones
Openly gay Israeli Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz boosted LGBTQ+ rights. Orthodox Jewish parties led by Bezalel Smotrich could take them away.
Smotrich called the former prime minister a “liar;” Ben Gvir – a potential Cabinet minister – brandished his gun against Arab protestors
US leaders warn Netanyahu not to associate with them but their party – ‘Religious Zionism’ – is poised to become 3rd largest in the Knesset after Nov. 1 elections
Netanyahu rebuttal: "We'll be back soon." Says he represents millions of Israeli residents that wanted a right-wing government and will work to bring down this "dangerous government"
Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are two of the most controversial figures in Israeli politics, yet Netanyahu sees them as vital to victory — here’s the story