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thehindu.comIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Rejects Compromises on Likud List Reservations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected any compromises and insisted on securing ten reserved spots on the Likud party's national list. The demand was reported by Channel 14's Yehuda Schlesinger. This follows Netanyahu and his wife Sara casting votes in the Likud C…
Financial TimesBennett and Lapid Merge Parties to Form 'Together' for 2026 Elections
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced the merger of their political parties on April 26, 2026, forming a new entity called Together. The move aims to unite opposition forces ahead of elections due by October 2026. Bennett will lead the new party, drawing on their past collabor…
en.globes.co.ilFormer Israeli Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid Announce Party Merger for 2026 Election
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid stated they will merge their parties and run together in the 2026 election. The announcement aims to challenge current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They issued a joint statement describing the move as uniting a r…
Tzipi Hotovely Appointed Head of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Directorate
Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely has been appointed to lead the National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister’s Office. The role had been vacant for two years following a resignation in 2024. The government unanimously approved the appointment, whi…
thehindu.comNetanyahu Recovers from Prostate Cancer; Accused of Concealment
Israeli figure Benjamin Netanyahu has recovered from prostate cancer, according to a Haaretz report. A group known as the 'just-not-Bibi' camp accused him of concealing the illness and lying about it. The report highlighted reactions to the disclosure on April 26, 2026.
thehindu.comNetanyahu Discloses Successful Treatment for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he underwent successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer discovered during routine monitoring. He delayed public disclosure to avoid providing propaganda opportunities for Iran amid ongoing conflict. Netanyahu stated he…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Argentine President Milei Performs at Israel Independence Day Ceremony
Argentine President Javier Milei participated in a song and dance routine at Israel's Independence Day torchlighting ceremony. The event also featured other torchlighters, including wounded soldier Ari Spitz and northern resident Ora Hatan. Milei received an honorary doctorate fr…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hungary's Incoming PM Magyar Pledges ICC Arrest of Netanyahu on Visits, Plans to Reverse Withdrawal
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated his government will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, citing ICC obligations. The administration intends to reverse the previous government's withdrawal from the ICC before it takes eff…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Naftali Bennett Calls for Mandatory Ultra-Orthodox IDF Enlistment
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that draft evasion by ultra-Orthodox individuals is contributing to soldier casualties and blamed the current government for an IDF manpower shortage. He proposed halting funding to those who do not enlist. The comments were ma…