Michael Rabello Elected State Comptroller Amid Opposition Backlash

JERUSALEM — The election of Michael Rabello, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal attorney, as State Comptroller has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with opposition leaders and advocacy groups launching legal challenges to invalidate the results. The vote, which took place in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday, has been described by critics as a “fundamentally tainted” … Read more

Israeli Officials Criticize Netanyahu Over Trump Remarks and Lebanon Strike Cancellation

Internal Friction Grows as Netanyahu Cancels Beirut Strike Following Trump Urging A significant rift has emerged within Israeli political circles after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his decision to cancel a planned strike on Beirut on Monday. The move, taken at the urging of US President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp rebuke from a coalition … Read more