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Bentzi Rubin

Bentzi Rubin is a seasoned political correspondent with extensive experience in covering the Israeli Knesset. He served as Srugim’s parliamentary reporter for three years and, as of mid‑2024, took on the role of Knesset correspondent for Maariv, delivering comprehensive coverage across both print and digital platforms. Rubin holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and previously worked at the Knesset Channel.


Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on February 29, 2024.
Israel Under Attack

Netanyahu's 4-word reply to Iranian attack

After a successful night of thwarting the Iranian attack on Israeli soil, Prime Minister Netanyahu had a four-word response: "We intercepted. We stopped. Together we will win." 

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Israel, Iran

Netanyahu: "We are prepared for scenarios of challenges from other theaters"

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Shas.

IDF, Draft, Charedim

Change of heart at Shas? The clarification letter of the Head of Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah on the draft

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Energy Minister Eli Cohen.

Hezbollah, Energy Ministry

Energy Minister tries to calm fears about extended blackouts in war with Hezbollah

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Bezalel Smotrich.

Israel-Gaza War, Simchat Torah Massacre

Half a year later: Government to establish committee to examine aid to October 7 victims

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Ben Gvir and Netanyahu

Israel-Gaza War

Ben Gvir threatens Netanyahu: "He will not have the authority to stay in power"

Presidents Herzog and Kagame.

Hostages, Rwanda

"We want them to return": President Herzog gives Rwandan President Kagame the hostages' disc

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Meron disaster report.

Meron, Politics

Netanyahu forms team to examine Meron disaster report

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Yoaz Hendel

Israel-Gaza War, Politics

Yoaz Hendel: Elections - only when war is over

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President Herzog.

Politics, Protests

Herzog contra the protestors: "There's a way to protest, violence is a red line"

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Itamar Ben Gvir

Itamar Ben Gvir

Ben Gvir responds to assassination plot against him: "I will not be deterred" 

Gideon Sa'ar

Gideon Sa'ar

Sa'ar: Protests - a huge asset for Netanyahu

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Mossad and Shin Bet heads Barnea and Bar

Hostages

Hostage deal: Israeli delegation returns home from Cairo

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Nir Barkat

Nir Barkat

Barkat: Palestinian workers must not be returned to the streets 

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Supreme Court.

IDF, Charedim

Supreme Court: Government funding for yeshivahs to end April 1

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Itamar Ben Gvir

Itamar Ben Gvir

Will an Israeli delegation visit Washington? Itamar Ben Gvir demands clarifications from Netanyahu

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Israel-Gaza War, US-Israel Relations

Netanyahu denies reported delegation headed to Washington

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on April 29, 2018.

Mike Pompeo, Israel-Gaza War

Trump's Secretary of State on Biden: "Hamas is thrilled he's on their side"

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Binyamin Netanyahu

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Negotiations

Netanyahu: Hamas's refusal of a deal - evidence of damage caused by UN

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Gideon Saar.

Politics

Decision time for Gideon Sa'ar: Stay in or get out?

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