Foreign Minister Eli Cohen 'promised me that it was going to happen,' said Dr. Zvi Berkowitz, whose appointment was approved following an unusual intervention from the minister. He is considered to be the closest confidant of the Netanyahu couple

Despite the October 7 massacre uniting the Israeli public, war is the necessary condition for the existence of this unity. Meanwhile, it provides a thin cover for the growing hegemony of Netanyahu's judicial coup's values

Netanyahu's government ministers blasted the timing and content of the court's ruling, accusing it of undermining 'unity' and IDF soldiers in Gaza ■ Opposition politicians lauded the ruling, saying crisis surrounding judicial coup led to October 7

As Lebanon faces a financial crisis, tens of thousands of Lebanese, dependent on agriculture as a main source of income, have evacuated their villages in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's top Maronite Christian spiritual authority says, "We don't want the war to spread to southern Lebanon." As part of the government, Hezbollah must show it is working for its country's national interests

The International Court of Justice has great influence in shaping international law. Its recognition of South Africa's claim may cement the perception that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, says Dr. Shelly Aviv Yeini, an expert on international law

Former Israeli AG says the Israeli premier is precluded from being involved in appointment or selection of senior officials in state bodies that are "involved in the criminal proceedings against the prime minister," as Netanyahu mediates between ministers over police commissioner's tenure

Killing, ruin, agony: To most Israelis, a suitable punishment