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Monday, January 5, 2026
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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.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.