Israeli Security Cabinet – and Bennett – Supports Lapid’s Maritime Boundary Deal with Lebanon,...
Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett supported the agreement with a statement that attempted to side with the opposition as well as with the cabinet vote.
Lapid Govt Tells High Court Lebanon Deal Is Not Irreversible
Considering the current power balance in the 24th Knesset, it is almost certain that a vote would kill the deal.
Biden Pushing Lapid to Sign Lebanese Gas Deal before the Elections
The risky timing may cause Lapid to reconsider the move.
UPDATE: Lebanon, Israel Happy with Final Gas Deal Draft from Hochstein
Now it remains to be seen if the Lapid government would be brazen enough to push the latest draft through before the November 1 elections.
Energean Starts Testing the Gas Flow at Israel’s Offshore Karish Field
An unidentified Lebanese official told Arab media that both sides are to meet on October 20 to officially sign the agreement at the United Nations.
Bennett Mulling Resignation as Alternative PM
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked asked Bennett to transfer his veto power to her if he steps down, "to safeguard the right's power."
Ambassador Nides Boasts: I Work Every Day to Eliminate Jewish Settlements
Folks, we once had a friend in the US embassy. We no longer do.
Haredi Party Chairman Goldknopf: I’ll Be Netanyahu’s Finance Minister
“If we are partners in the right-wing bloc, we want to be real partners."
Netanyahu Rejects Gantz’s Invitation to Security Briefing on Lebanon Maritime Deal
The possibility that the agreement could be torpedoed altogether could lead to the likelihood of more threats from Hezbollah.
Labor Minister Michaeli Inaugurates New Haifa Bus Route on Shabbat
Michaeli: "The time has come to fight for our truth, so it will be like this everywhere in Israel."
PM Lapid Rejects Lebanon’s Amendments to Maritime Border Agreement
The Likud is taking credit for Lapid's backtracking, saying their public awareness campaign against the deal worked.
Israeli Parole Board Hears Arguments for Killer of Rabbi Binyamin Kahane and Wife Talya
The terrorist murdered Rabbi Binyamin Ze’ev Kahane and his wife Talya in the year 2000, spraying the vehicle with 60 bullets as they were driving near the Jewish community of Ofra.
Israeli Cabinet to Convene on Lebanon Maritime Boundary Deal
Lebanon submitted a list of "amendments" on Tuesday to the final agreement submitted by US energy envoy Amos Hochstein in its reply to Washington.
Bennett on the Lebanon Agreement: This Is Not the Deal I Approved
Prime Minister Lapid for his part turned to the age-old strategy of "when in doubt – lie through your teeth."
Defense Minister Gantz Visits Iran’s Neighbor Azerbaijan, Inspects Border Service HQ
Both Israel and Azerbaijan view Iran as an existential threat.
Ayelet Shaked Calls for Transparency and Knesset Vote on Lebanon Agreement
The public does not know the details of the agreement with Lebanon.
State Comptroller Warns IDF ‘Not Prepared’ for Continuation of Operation Break the Wave
The IDF said in response the issues do not harm the readiness and proficiency of the troops.
Netanyahu: Lapid’s Gas Deal a Surrender to Hezbollah, We Are Not Bound by It
“Yair Lapid shamefully capitulated to Nasrallah's threats."
Lebanon, Israel Receive Draft Maritime Border Agreement
Israel’s political-security cabinet is set to meet Thursday – by which time, Lebanon’s answer should be received – to discuss the draft.
Tel Aviv Light Rail to Desecrate the Sabbath, Michaeli Announces
Clarification of the anti-Torah stance of the current caretaker government may resolve the deadlock.
Shaked Orders Expulsion of Jerusalem Terrorist’s Relatives
Shaked: “The time has come to use this tool for deterrence."
Report: Lebanon Expects Written Offer on Maritime Border with Israel Within Days
"The written offer that Hochstein will send is expected to arrive in Ba’abda before the end of this week."
Israel Will Not Recognize Eastern Ukraine Referendum Results
The Jewish State has not sent offensive weapons, but has built a field hospital in Ukraine and has sent planeloads of humanitarian aid, in addition to defensive and medical assistance.
Lapid Lied, Telling UN Assembly ‘Large Majority of Israelis’ Want 2-State Solution. They Don’t
49% said they don’t support the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state. Only 28% supported it.
Lapid Backs Out of Creative Europe Agreement
Shaked convinced Bennett who convinced Lapid that it was not appropriate for a caretake government to sign this discriminatory deal.
Supreme Court Kills Mazuz’s 8-Year Appointment, Humiliates AG
Baharav Miara refused to compromise, which cost her a humiliating defeat and a serious blow to her future relationship with the court.
Erdan: Sanctions Not Enough to Stop Iran
will not be obligated by any international agreement that endangers our existence. We will not hesitate to protect ourselves and. . . Iran will never have the bomb.”
Transport Minister Okays Plan to Expand BGI, Haifa Airports
Michaeli also approved further evaluation of the airports in Nevatim and Ziklag.
Lapid Set to Call for Palestinian State in UN Address, Blasted by Coalition Partners
The revelation was hailed by Israel's left wing, but it was condemned by Lapid's own coalition partners.
Lapid, Erdogan Meet in New York, as Turkish FM Affirms ‘We Won’t Abandon Palestinian...
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Turkey this past March, paving the way for renewed ties.