December 27, 2025 – Israel Headlines

1‘Eli Feldstein never served as PMO spokesperson’ – Likud

Story gist: Likud stated that Eli Feldstein never served as Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson. The denial follows reports implicating Feldstein, a former aide, and Prime Minister Netanyahu in an intelligence leak.
Left
From Qatargate to Bibigate: Fresh revelations put Netanyahu on the defensive
— Haaretz
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Center
Likud downplays Netanyahu’s ties to Feldstein after ex-aide implicated PM in intel leak
— The Times of Israel
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Right
‘Eli Feldstein never served as PMO spokesperson’ – Likud
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Haaretz sensationalizes with ‘Qatargate to Bibigate,’ emphasizing revelations placing Netanyahu on the defensive. Center Times of Israel neutrally covers Likud downplaying Netanyahu’s ties to implicated ex-aide Feldstein. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post straightforwardly quotes Likud’s denial of Feldstein’s PMO role, omitting leak implications against Netanyahu.

2Zelenskyy to travel to US for Trump meeting amid push for Ukraine deal

Story gist: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to travel to the US to meet President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday. The meeting occurs amid discussions on a potential Ukraine deal and ending the war with Russia.
Left
Zelenskyy to travel to US for Trump meeting amid push for Ukraine deal
— The Guardian
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Center
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
— BBC
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Right
Peace referendum Ukraine’s ‘Brexit’ moment, says Zelensky
— The Telegraph
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames the trip amid a ‘push for Ukraine deal,’ implying external pressure without specifics. Center BBC neutrally emphasizes Sunday talks ‘on ending Russian war,’ focusing on facts and timeline. Right-leaning Telegraph highlights Zelensky calling a peace referendum Ukraine’s ‘Brexit moment,’ positively emphasizing sovereignty and peace via Brexit analogy appealing to anti-EU sentiments.

3Netanyahu’s Mar-a-Lago visit “crucial” for future of Gaza deal

Story gist: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Mar-a-Lago, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s Florida residence. The visit is described as crucial for the future of a Gaza deal.
Left
Opinion | Israel Needs to Get Out of Trump’s Way
— The New York Times
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Center
Netanyahu’s Mar-a-Lago visit “crucial” for future of Gaza deal
— Axios
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame Netanyahu’s visit critically via opinion pieces urging Israel to ‘get out of Trump’s way.’ Center outlets such as Axios report neutrally, highlighting the visit’s ‘crucial’ role in Gaza deal progress. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting pro-Netanyahu or pro-Trump alliance perspectives.

4Prime Minister’s Office announcement – 24 December 2025 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Story gist: On 24 December 2025, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an announcement. The story involves Ran Gvili, whose mother continues efforts for his return despite stating chances are small.
Left
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
Prime Minister’s Office announcement – 24 December 2025 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
— www.gov.il
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Right
‘We know the chances are small’: Ran Gvili’s mother continues fight for son’s return
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, providing no coverage or perspective. Center sources frame neutrally as official Prime Minister’s Office announcement on gov.il. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post emphasizes emotional human angle, quoting mother’s persistence and admission of ‘small chances,’ highlighting personal struggle over bureaucratic update.