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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out after the horiffic attack
Elections 2026

Internal Poll Reveals Likud's Top Pick for Netanyahu Heir

An internal Likud poll conducted in early January 2026 paints a stark picture of a party firmly united around Benjamin Netanyahu, while quietly positioning several contenders for a future leadership battle if and when he steps aside.

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A mother feeds her two week old baby with milk substitute. February 28, 2011. Illustration.

Cost of living

Parents Rejoice as Price of Formula Plummets

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Baby formula in Israeli store

Rising Cost of Living

Israel Sells Emergency Baby Formula Stockpiles at 50% Discount 

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Coming Soon: 

A ‘Hebron Emirate’? Tribal Sheikh Offer Peace—and Recognition of Israel as a Jewish State

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Toy store. Illustration.

We Need Several Rounds Of This

Good for Europe, good for Israel: Second round of import reform starts today

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Finance Minister Smotrich surrounded by security at all times

We Sure Could Use It

Tacking cost of living: Bezalel Smotrich extends tariff exemption for multiple food products

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Checking grocery receipts.

Here's Hoping Prices Actually Go Down

Israel's "what's good for Europe is good for Israel" regulation reform goes into effect

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El al flights at Ben Gurion International Airport. June 17, 2024.

Some good news

Israel sets price caps on international flights for early 2025

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Boeing 787 of El-AL At Ben-Gurion International Airport

El Al, Travel

In response to widespread criticism: El Al to offer fixed-price flights to these destinations

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Haredim near recruiting office

Nir Barkat, Recruitment of Haredim

Barkat: "Those who do not enlist will not be able to obtain a passport and driver's license 

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Leading an internal party revolt? Minister Nir Barkat.

Israel-Gaza War, Politics

Likud members to Netanyahu: There is no victory without control of Rafah and other crossings

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Nir Barkat

Barkat: Palestinian workers must not be returned to the streets 

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Raising prices a "spit in the face of the consumer public." Economy MInister Barkat.

Israel-Gaza War, Cost of Living

Economy Minister Barkat Threatens to Put Food Companies Raising Prices on Name-and-Shame "Black List"

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Israel-Gaza War, Politics

New Poll: Likud Still Foundering, Strengthening Slightly Under Barkat

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State Budget

Barkat is Absent: the Amendment to the Budget was Approved in the First Reading

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Budget a "serious error." MK Yuli Edelstein.

Israel-Gaza War, Budget, Economy

Likud MK Edelstein Also a No on the Budget

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State Budget

Report: Netanyahu is Considering Firing the Senior Minister

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Barkat with the Indian Minister of Economy

Replacement 

160 Thousand Foreign Workers will Replace the Palestinian Workers

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"In this complex hour, we must put disputes aside."

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Nir Barkat to Netanyahu: Form a Unity Government Today 

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The MKs Who Will Receive Fines

The State Comptroller reveals: these are the MKs who will receive fines

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