Trump’s Israel aid cut sparks controversy as JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

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October 7 families urge Herzog to confront Likud with questions on massacre, accountability

Families of victims of the October 7 massacre and relatives of former hostages appealed to President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, urging him to confront Likud representatives with questions about…

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Deri: Shas remains united despite 'unprecedented' campaign against party

Shas chairman Arye Deri said on Thursday that the party had remained united under a single religious and political leadership despite what he described as an unprecedented campaign against it…

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Netanyahu slams Abbas over Hamas remarks, warns Eisenkot depends on Arab parties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas on Thursday after the Arab party leader declined to explicitly identify Hamas as a terrorist organization during…

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Joint List to back Eisenkot for PM, calling move key step to blocking Netanyahu

The Joint List announced on Thursday that it would recommend Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog as its candidate to form the next government, describing the decision as…

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Ra'am demands vote on new Knesset speaker at opening session

The Ra'am faction submitted an urgent request to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Thursday, demanding that a vote to elect the speaker of the 26th Knesset be held during its inaugural session…

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Eisenkot expected to secure presidential mandate as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings

The consultations are part of the process through which Herzog will determine which Knesset member has the best chance of assembling a governing coalition.

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Liberman drops veto on haredi parties in coalition, opposition in talks with UTJ - report

The bloc is reportedly discussing the possibility of drafting a more lenient military conscription law.

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Yashar: Netanyahu 'has no mandate, no majority, no public confidence'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "has no mandate, no majority, and no public confidence," Yashar said in a statement on Thursday after President Isaac Herzog consulted with party members…

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Jabareen defends backing Eisenkot, calls Netanyahu's rule 'greatest threat'

Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen defended the party's decision to recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog on Thursday as the candidate tasked with forming the next government, saying…

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Herzog warns political hostility in Israel impacts Diaspora Jews, calls for greater unity

Herzog's comments reflect a broader emphasis throughout his presidency on strengthening ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.

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Next Israel gov’t must prep for massive wave of North American Olim, says Akunis

Israel's Consul-General in New York, Ofir Akunis, stated that the next government in Israel “must prepare for the absorption of a massive wave of immigration from North America in general and…

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Hundreds rally outside President's Residence, demand Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government

Some 400 demonstrators gathered outside the President's Residence in Jerusalem on Thursday evening, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot set aside…

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United Torah Judaism open to talks with anyone offering haredi draft solution, rep says

United Torah Judaism is currently “a party on the shelf,” Avraham Yustman, the representative of Agudat Yisrael, the Hasidic faction within the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) United Torah Judaism alliance…

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Liberman willing to compromise on haredi IDF draft law, rejects PM rotation rumors

Liberman also clarified that he has no intention of entering into a rotational prime ministership.

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After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: As hostility grows on the American Left and Right, prolonged coalition negotiations and the prospect of another election carry a strategic cost.

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Golan claims Netanyahu is trying to stage coup, warns Israel's security is in danger

Netanyahu is "in a panic" and attempting to seize power by force, Golan claimed, warning of threats to Israeli security while expressing optimism over coalition negotiations.

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Dan Illouz gives up seat on Yisrael Beytenu after Liberman extends hand to haredi parties

MK Dan Illouz gave up on his spot on the Yisrael Beytenu list on Friday after party chairman Avigdor Liberman made an announcement earlier in the day indicating that he was willing to compromise…

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Liberman: Lapid for Knesset speaker is the right move, decision rests with him

In a later post, Liberman clarified that he supported appointing B'Yachad co-chairman Yair Lapid as the next Knesset speaker…

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'No more boycott policies': Winter calls on Bennett, Liberman to form unity gov't with Netanyahu

People of Israel's chairman Ofer Winter, who failed to cross the threshold during the last election, said on Friday that B'Yachad's Naftali Bennett and Yisrael Beytenu's Avigdor Liberman need…

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