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In recordings obtained by Haaretz, Itamar Ben-Gvir's pick for police commissioner is heard saying he'll support demolishing Druze homes despite the official opposition of the Israel Police and Netanyahu's office

Even if far-right minister Ben-Gvir and Smotrich quit the coalition over a possible deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war, the prime minister won't be forced to call fresh elections

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'It's unpleasant to admit, but Netanyahu will push for a deal only when the streets are burning,' said one senior Likud minister, adding that 'Right

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According to sources, Prime Minister Netanyahu is laying the groundwork for dismissing Defense Minister Gallant due to his alleged opposition to a

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition lawmaker Gideon Sa'ar agreed that with they will jointly choose the future Israeli army chief after Sa'ar replaces Yoav Gallant as Netanyahu's defense minister.

'We are in the middle of a complex security situation, and it's uncertain whether it's possible to replace the defense minister right now.

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Netanyahu is updating Knesset Member Gideon Sa'ar on the war to prevent talks on Sa'ar's coalition entry from collapsing. A security source called the prime minister's actions 'outrageously irresponsible'for political deals