Israeli minister urges killing dozens daily in Gaza
#GazaConflict #IsraelPoliticsIsraeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated killing 30-40 people nightly in Gaza, calling them unworthy of life. His comments, downplayed by Israeli media, reflect rising far-right influence amid ongoing conflict and stalled ceasefire negotiations. read more
Netanyahu Faces Perfect Storm of Crises
#Netanyahu #IsraelPoliticsIsraeli PM Netanyahu faces a perfect storm: US-Iran peace deal criticized as failure, corruption trial cross-examination ends, and plunging poll ratings ahead of October elections threaten his 18-year grip on power. read more
Trump claims 99% approval, eyes Israel PM run
#Trump #IsraelPoliticsDonald Trump claims a "99 percent approval" rating in Israel, suggesting he could run for prime minister there. However, his U.S. approval plummets to 39 percent due to the Iran war and economic woes, with widespread disapproval across party lines. read more
Netanyahu rebukes minister over Gaza flotilla video
#IsraelPolitics #GazaFlotillaIsraeli minister Ben-Gvir faces global backlash for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists. Netanyahu rebukes him, saying actions contradict Israel's values. Foreign ministers condemn the humiliation, demanding accountability and deportation of detainees. read more
Israel coalition nears collapse over military draft crisis
#IsraelPolitics #UltraOrthodoxDraftIsrael's coalition faces collapse after ultra-Orthodox partners demand parliament dissolution over military draft exemptions. Netanyahu refused to advance exemption legislation, sparking crisis. New elections may occur by September, with former PM Bennett leading polls to unseat Netanyahu. read more
Israel approves death penalty tribunal for Oct. 7 attackers
#DeathPenalty #IsraelPoliticsIsraeli lawmakers approved a bill establishing a special tribunal to try and potentially execute Palestinians convicted of the 2023 Hamas-led attack. The measure passed 93-0, drawing comparisons to Eichmann’s trial. Rights groups criticize it for undermining fair trial safeguards. read more
Netanyahu Trial Resumes as Israel Lifts Iran Emergency
#NetanyahuTrial #IsraelPoliticsNetanyahu's corruption trial resumes Sunday after Israel lifts its Iran war emergency. The ceasefire is strained by Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The PM denies charges; Trump backs a pardon. Elections loom. read more