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Israeli Political Chaos – Gantz Calls for New Elections despite Decrease in Support
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This action follows an ultimatum from Gantz earlier this month, demanding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agree to a post-Gaza war plan by June 8. Israeli war cabinet minister Benny […]
Israel’s Irremediable Defeat: On Tel Aviv’s Other Unwinnable War
By Ramzy Baroud In this scenario, all of Netanyahu’s political shenanigans, which served him well in the past, would fall short from allowing him to return to power. Historically, wars unite Israelis. Not anymore. […]
Netanyahu to Undergo Urgent Surgery – Israel Deputy PM Temporarily Takes over Duties
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The surgery will take place on Sunday evening under full anesthesia and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will be temporarily taking over his duties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo […]
‘Burn the Country’ Threats as Israeli Police Crack Down on Protesters
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Families of Israeli captives threatened that if a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas is not reached soon, “we will burn the country.” More than a dozen protestors were arrested on […]
‘We Will Buy Tickets and Go’ – Haredim to Leave Israel if Forced into Army
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has threatened that ultra-Orthodox Jews will leave the country if they are forced to enlist. His comments have sparked harsh criticism among Israeli leaders. Israel’s Chief Sephardic […]
‘Directly Affected’ – Israeli Economy Dips 19.4% Due to Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The ongoing war on Gaza has reportedly caused the Israeli economy to contract 19.4 percent in the last quarter of 2023, according to the country’s Central Bureau of Statistics, almost […]
‘Only a Listener’ – Lapid Slams Israeli Government’s Participation in Cairo Talks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has slammed the Israeli government, saying it sent a delegation to the Cairo negotiations to discuss a truce in the Gaza Strip as a “listener.” […]
‘False’, ‘Outrageous’, ‘Antisemitic’: ICJ Ruling Infuriates Israeli Officials
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Friday the ruling delivered by the International Court of Justice on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. “Israel’s commitment to international law is […]
Israeli Police Disperse Anti-War Protesters for ‘Harming Public Feelings’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli police forcibly dispersed on Tuesday a group of protesters in Tel Aviv calling for their government to “stop the genocide” in the Gaza Strip. Videos posted on social media […]
Israeli Cabinet Passes Wartime Budget amid Political Wrangling
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli government has approved an amended state budget worth 582 billion shekels (S155 billion) amid its current onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced […]
Israeli Minister Smotrich Suggests Taxing Bank Profits to Pay for War Expenses
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Bank of Israel warned that a tax targeting profits of a specific sector contradicts the principles of the taxation policy, creates uncertainty and might even deter investors. Israeli Finance […]
‘A Plague of Leaks’: Netanyahu Wants Ministers to Undergo Polygraph Test
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu reportedly proposed having ministers who attend security meetings or receive briefings undergo a polygraph test. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government is grappling with […]
UAE Condemns Israeli Calls for Gazans to Be Displaced
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned “extremist” calls by Israeli officials for the displacement of Gaza’s citizens and demanded an end to the onslaught on the Palestinian enclave. In […]
Israel’s Supreme Court Defers Controversial Law Seen as Shielding Prime Minister
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli Supreme Court on Wednesday delayed the implementation of a law that would protect the prime minister from being forced to recuse himself, Israeli media reported. According to the […]
Netanyahu’s Likud Set to Lose Half of Knesset Seats – Poll
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Channel 13 pointed out that “Likud’s collapse has been ongoing since the outbreak of the war.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party would lose half of its […]
Warning of Far-Right Plot against Israeli Military Chief in West Bank – Israeli Media
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The head of Israel’s Internal Security Agency has reportedly warned of a far-right plot against the military’s top commander in the West Bank. According to The Times of Israel, the […]
‘Cut Off Supplies, Gazans Deserve Death’ – Israeli Politician
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli politician, Tali Gottlieb, has said that food, water, and fuel must be cut off from the Gaza Strip to “subdue the enemy.” Gottlieb questioned the “introduction of food, […]
‘We Can’t Defeat Hamas’ – Israel’s Former Army Chief on the Gaza War
Former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, Yair Golan, expressed his view that Israel will not be able to eliminate Hamas in the ongoing war in Gaza. Golan’s remarks were published by Haaretz […]
Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Resumes after Emergency Wartime Suspension
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume on Monday, after the expiration of the emergency wartime suspension of proceedings, Israeli media reported. According to […]
Gantz Popularity Increases, Religious Zionism Party Falls Below Electoral Threshold – New Poll
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The new poll confirms that Benny Gantz is more popular than Netanyahu and reveals a significant drop in support for far-right Religious Zionism. A poll published by Israeli news outlet […]
Vast Majority of Israelis Want Netanyahu to Resign – New Poll
By Palestine Chronicle Staff 76 percent of Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, while 64 percent believe that new elections should be held immediately after the war. A new poll published on Saturday by Israeli […]
Netanyahu’s Loss is Gantz’s Gain: What is Happening in Israel – ANALYSIS
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is arguably one of the least popular politicians in Israel today. True, some of Netanyahu’s supporters continue to counter anti-government protests with the familiar chant […]
Report: Iran Obtained Secret Files from Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Iranian security apparatus has obtained secret files from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, according to a report published by Al Mayadeen news network. Al Mayadeen cited Iranian sources […]
Glorifying Hate: Golda Movie Shows that Zionism Remains Unrepentant
By Ramzy Baroud Much of Meir’s political life is based on the same legacy that is shared by all founders of Zionism: She wanted to be part of constructing a Zionist state in Palestine, […]
Israel’s Supreme Court To Discuss Law Preventing Netanyahu from Being Removed from Office
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An expanded panel of 11 Supreme Court justices is set to discuss an amendment to Israel’s Basic Law, which was passed by the Israeli government last March and makes it […]
Bag Containing ‘Security Equipment’ Stolen from Netanyahu’s Home in Jerusalem
A 29-year-old Israeli man broke into a security room outside Netanyahu’s house in occupied Jerusalem on the eve of Yom Kippur and stole a bag containing “security equipment.” A young man broke into a security […]
Ukraine Tells Israel: We Cannot ‘Tolerate the Humiliation of (Our) Citizens’
The Ukrainian envoy to Israel has doubled down on Kyiv’s threats to Israel, warning Ukraine may end up suspending visa-free travel agreements with the country. On Sunday, Ambassador Evgeny Kornichuk elaborated on vague threats voiced […]
Senior Israeli Officials Discuss Collapse of State, to Draw ‘Action Plans’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff If the Israeli Supreme court cancels a recently passed law, which restricts its role in politics, a constitutional crisis is likely to follow. Top Israeli officials met to discuss that […]
US and Israel: Is the ‘Unbreakable Bond’ Finally Breaking?
By Ramzy Baroud Though much of Israel’s self-proclaimed ‘independence’ was an outcome of unconditional US support, Israelis hardly acknowledge this fact. Israeli President Isaac Herzog added nothing of great value in his speech at […]
Staggering Number of Israelis Consider Leaving the Country: Poll
An Israeli Channel 13 opinion poll indicated that Israel’s very demography will change as a result of the country’s current political crisis. The survey was conducted on Tuesday following the Israeli government’s vote to pass […]
