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Israel's Attorney-General Challenges Appointment of New Mossad Chief Over Integrity Concerns

Israel's Attorney-General Challenges Appointment of New Mossad Chief Over Integrity Concerns

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has informed the High Court of Justice that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to appoint Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as the next Mossad chief is legally untenable. The appointment, set to begin on June 2, was approved by the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments. However, Baharav-Miara argues that the committee's process was flawed, particularly concerning Gofman's past conduct involving the activation of a minor, Ori Elmakayes, by Division 210 without proper authorization. The committee was divided, with its chairman, former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis, dissenting due to integrity concerns. The attorney-general's stance has sparked criticism from coalition figures, who accuse her of opposing government decisions.
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Netanyahu Asserts Sole Responsibility for Israel's Security Amid Criticism Over October 7 Attack

Netanyahu Asserts Sole Responsibility for Israel's Security Amid Criticism Over October 7 Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the responsibility for Israel's security lies solely with him, a statement that has sparked criticism from families of victims of the October 7 attack. This declaration was made in response to the High Court of Justice, where Netanyahu requested the rejection of petitions against Roman Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief. The statement is notable as Netanyahu has previously avoided taking full personal responsibility for the attack, instead attributing it to broader systemic failures and intelligence assessments. The October Council, representing affected families, interpreted Netanyahu's words as an acknowledgment of his responsibility for the attack. Eyal Eshel, whose daughter was killed in the attack, urged Netanyahu to establish a state commission of inquiry.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Asserts Iran Conflict Unresolved Without Uranium Removal

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Asserts Iran Conflict Unresolved Without Uranium Removal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the conflict with Iran remains unresolved despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. In a recent interview on CBS's '60 Minutes,' Netanyahu emphasized the necessity of removing highly enriched uranium from Iran and dismantling its nuclear enrichment facilities. He acknowledged that while significant progress has been made in degrading Iran's nuclear capabilities, including its proxy forces and missile production, the threat persists. International monitors estimate that Iran retains approximately 970 pounds of nearly bomb-grade uranium. Netanyahu suggested that reaching an agreement to remove this material would be the optimal solution, though he refrained from detailing the consequences if such an agreement is not achieved.
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Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS

By Jonathan Stempel May 10 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday.
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How Europe Pushed Back Against U.S. Iran Deal Move

How Europe Pushed Back Against U.S. Iran Deal Move

The United States' decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018 sent shockwaves through the international community. The move, annou...
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Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on permanently ending the war
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Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'

By Nayera Abdallah, Elwely Elwelly and Idrees Ali DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging higher on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the
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Gadi Eisenkot's Political Strategy Shifts Amid Bennett-Lapid Alliance

Gadi Eisenkot's Political Strategy Shifts Amid Bennett-Lapid Alliance

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, expressed his belief that a joint political run with Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could have been a winning strategy against Benjamin Netanyahu. However, this plan became obsolete after Bennett and Lapid formed their own alliance without Eisenkot's involvement. Eisenkot revealed his initial strategy aimed to unite the center-left and liberal right factions, including his party, to maximize electoral success. Despite the unexpected alliance, Eisenkot remains open to future collaborations, including potential talks with Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu party.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu Asserts Iran Conflict Continues Until Uranium Removal

Prime Minister Netanyahu Asserts Iran Conflict Continues Until Uranium Removal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the conflict with Iran is ongoing until Iran's highly enriched uranium is removed. In a recent interview on CBS News' '60 Minutes,' Netanyahu emphasized the necessity of dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. Despite some degradation of Iran's nuclear capabilities and missile-making capacity, Netanyahu insists that significant work remains. International monitors estimate that Iran possesses approximately 970 pounds of nearly bomb-grade uranium. Netanyahu suggested that the removal of this uranium through an agreement would be the optimal solution, though he did not specify the consequences if such an agreement is not reached.
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Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on permanently ending the war
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Netanyahu Defends Mossad Chief Appointment Amid Legal Challenges

Netanyahu Defends Mossad Chief Appointment Amid Legal Challenges

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the High Court of Justice to dismiss petitions challenging the appointment of Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman as the new Mossad chief. Netanyahu argues that the responsibility for national security decisions lies solely with the prime minister, emphasizing that the legal and democratic mandate to guide the country's security was given to him by the public. The petitions, filed by the Movement for Quality Government and Ori Elmakayes, contest Gofman's appointment due to alleged misconduct, including the unauthorized use of a minor as an informant. Netanyahu contends that the advisory committee on senior appointments, led by retired Supreme Court chief justice Asher Grunis, overstepped its authority by recommending against Gofman's appointment. The prime minister maintains that the committee's role is limited to assessing the integrity of candidates, not making recommendations on appointments.
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Shin Bet Reconsiders Security Charges in 'Qatargate' Affair

Shin Bet Reconsiders Security Charges in 'Qatargate' Affair

The Shin Bet, Israel's security agency, is reportedly reconsidering the severity of charges in the 'Qatargate' affair involving Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein. Initially accused of endangering state security, the charges may be reduced to focus on bribery, fraud, and money laundering. This shift follows internal debates and criticism from law enforcement officials, with some viewing it as a move to align with the new leadership's approach.