Wednesday, 2 April, 2025
4 Nisan 5785
Objections from the PM’s allies at home and abroad reportedly derailed the appointment of Eli Sharvit as the director of the security services
By JC Reporter
The Israeli premier provoked backlash from across the political spectrum when he referred to the pair as ‘hostages’ in his statement on the case
By Jacob Jaffa
The prospective appointment has been met with a mixed reaction, including from the PM’s political allies.
The legislation represents a key victory for the Netanyahu government but has been criticised as an ‘attack on Israeli democracy’
Bibi’s son was recorded boasting about his father’s involvement in arranging a ‘great deal’ for a friend
By Jane Prinsley
Sharone Lifschitz and Rabbi Baginsky were among those attending Whitehall demonstrations against the Israeli government
Opposition leaders accused the government of launching a ‘direct, violent and unrestrained attack on us, our democracy, our values, our future'
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Plus, rocket salvos in Yemen, Syria and Lebanon
By Nathan Jeffay
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PM cites lack of trust in Ronen Bar, who accused Netanyahu of ‘unfounded claims’
By Jake Wallis Simons
Hamas is not the IRA. This is a war that must be won
Corporation admits 'serious mistake' in request for speaker on news programme
Families of hostages held in Gaza also joined the protests
By Ellie Grant
The right-wing party resigned from the government in January in protest against the ceasefire in Gaza
By Akiva van Koningsveld
Israelis protesters in London accuse Netanyahu of undermining democracy and threatening the lives of hostages
Netanyahu’s decision to oust Ronen Bar comes amid dispute over accountability for October’s security failures
The Witkoff plan also calls for the release of half of the deceased captives held in Gaza