Calls across political spectrum to probe Israel Police Pegasus spyware misuse Knesset members from across the political spectrum are calling for an official probe over publications that police had used the spyware Pegasus to hack phones of citizens without prior court order. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 20, 2022 The logo of Israeli cyber company NSO Group is seen at one of its branches in the Arava Desert on Nov. 11, 2021, in Sapir, Israel.
Israel’s president considers visit to Turkey Reports claim the office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog is in contact with the office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a possible visit in Ankara. Rina Bassist | Israel | Jan 19, 2022
What will happen to Arab coalition party if Netanyahu leaves politics? Supporters of the coalition's Ra’am Party fear that if former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opts for a plea bargain and to exit politics, the government might disintegrate. Afif Abu Much | Israel | Jan 19, 2022
If Netanyahu is forced out of politics, ultra-Orthodox might join coalition A scenario in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opts for a plea bargain and leaves politics for seven years at least, could open the coalition door for the ultra-Orthodox parties. Israel Hershkovitz | Israel | Jan 19, 2022
Possible Netanyahu plea bargain rocks Israeli coalition The coalition of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is at risk if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opts for a plea bargain in his corruption trials. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 18, 2022
With clock ticking, Netanyahu still undecided on plea bargain If former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a plea bargain that would include a moral turpitude conviction, he would be banned from Israeli politics for seven years. Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 18, 2022
Israeli entrepreneurs to set up first medical center in Arab city Entrepreneurs from the Arab city of Sakhnin are done waiting on the government and working with Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital to establishment a local medical facility. Danny Zaken | Israel | Jan 17, 2022
Could Netanyahu opt for plea bargain? Despite declarations made in the past by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a plea bargain, it seems that such a deal might now be on the table. Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 14, 2022
Israel’s coalition in crisis over tree planting in Bedouin areas The crisis within the coalition over a forestation project on lands used by Bedouin communities in the Negev has won Israel’s opposition some victories in the Knesset. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 13, 2022
As omicron spreads, Israelis turn against Bennett Many Israelis feel that the government and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have lost control over battling the spread of the coronavirus omicron variant. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 12, 2022
Netanyahu sues Olmert for defamation Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert faced in court former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is suing him for libel over saying that Netanyahu and his family members are "mentally ill." Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 11, 2022
Israel’s Lapid celebrates 10 years since founding Yesh Atid Ten years after founding his own party, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid keeps low profile so as not to jeopardize his chances of taking over the premiership in a year and a half. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 11, 2022
Israel greenlights surrogacy for same-sex couples, single men In a historic move, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz announced last week that as of Jan. 11, surrogacy procedures will be open for everyone in the country, same-sex couples, single men and transgender people included. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 9, 2022
Electricity law connects Bedouin homes to Israel’s power grid Approved yesterday by the Knesset, the new electricity law will enable connecting Bedouin homes constructed without permits to the country’s power and water grids. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 7, 2022
Gantz, King Abdullah discuss regional stability Clearly it is no coincidence that Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz met in Amman with Jordanian King Abdullah one week only after hosting in his Rosh Ha’ayin home Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Rina Bassist | Israel | Jan 6, 2022
Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022
Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jan 7, 2022
Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Jan 7, 2022
Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood Ali Hashem (Iran Pulse) | Iraq | Jan 6, 2022
The logo of Israeli cyber company NSO Group is seen at one of its branches in the Arava Desert on Nov. 11, 2021, in Sapir, Israel.
