The announcement comes despite the attorney general's disapproval of Netanyahu proceeding with the process and in light of the Shin Bet's investigation into the prime minister's associates and their relationship with Qatar, known as 'Qatargate'

M. has a beautiful voice, but winds up glorifying the occupation. Plus, an exhibition shows that everything these days makes Israelis think about Oct. 7

Criticism of the decision was not split along party lines, with some opposition MKs welcoming Eli Sharvit's appointment to the security service, and some Likud members disapproving because Sharvit had scrutinized the judicial coup

Not only do 'Qatargate' and 'Watergate' rhyme, but the unfolding Israeli affair has numerous echoes of the original for those of us old enough to remember it. There is one clear difference between the two scandals, though

Rescue teams found the bodies of aid workers whose contact was lost about a week and a half ago. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, some of the workers were found with their hands bound

A segment on CBS' 60 Minutes detailled the horrors released Israeli hostages endured in Hamas captivity. It concluded with Keith Siegel breaking down in tears, saying how he is now working to bring the remaining hostages home before it is too late while dealing with his continued trauma

The prime minister declared that the war will only end after Hamas is disarmed and its leaders exiled, pushing it into a corner and distancing any chance of a settlement or advancing the Arab reconstruction plan

The two aides, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent, receiving bribes, fraud, breach of trust and money laundering. Netanyahu has been summoned to testify in the case