It's Noon In Israel

It's Noon In Israel

Bibi Ambushed with a Likud Revolt

Also, Israel is still searching for bodies in Gaza, and drama in the Knesset as the Indian prime minister plans his address.

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Amit Segal
Feb 24, 2026
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Knesset Chamber (Knesset.gov)

It’s Tuesday, February 24, and Benjamin Netanyahu lost control of the coalition. Last night, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s proposal to increase the VAT exemption on imported goods from $75 to $150 was struck down 25-59 as part of a Likud rebellion.

Why is this so significant?

It isn’t just that Israelis about to click “b…

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