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Topic: Knesset

‘Cigars & some champagne, who the hell cares?’ Trump asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu

Trump, who is in Israel to discuss Gaza ceasefire, said in a speech at the Knesset that the president should pardon Netanyahu's fraud, bribery and breach of trust charges, which he denies.

All surviving Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas, Trump says ‘Holy Land at peace’ at Knesset

The release of hostages was the first step of the Gaza accord, concluded last week in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, after which discussions on Trump's 20-point plan will follow.

In blow to Israel’s ruling coalition, Netanyahu’s key ultra-Orthodox ally quits cabinet

Shas party quits Cabinet over no future exemption to religious students from military conscription. It leaves Netanyahu's coalition with just 50 seats in 120-member parliament.

Israeli PM Netanyahu survives Oppn bid to dissolve parliament

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's parliament rejected early on Thursday a preliminary vote to dissolve itself, the Knesset said in a statement, after an agreement was reached regarding a

Netanyahu’s 9 lives: Israel PM inducts ex-critic Sa’ar into cabinet, solidifies majority in parliament

As strikes against Hezbollah continue, Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a more comfortable position domestically, with the return of Gideon Sa’ar—one time ally, turned vocal critic.

Israel’s Knesset advances legislation designating UN aid agency as ‘terror organisation’

Once cleared the bill will pave way for stripping the UNRWA its diplomatic immunity, tax-exempt status, and other legal benefits.

Israel reform that clips SC wings passed amid Oppn boycott — Here’s why it’s controversial

The reform, part of a judicial overhaul by Netanyahu govt, has been described by supporters as a check on ‘judicial interference’. Critics see it as a threat to democracy in Israel.

Israel goes to polls again but it’s not Palestine bothering voters. The ‘elite’ question is

Looking at the political camp led by Netanyahu, it will be difficult to see who will replace the Israeli elite, if the Right-wing front comes to power.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.