Opinion: Is Israel’s judicial reform protecting democracy or destroying it?
In a special project, Ynet taps a host of political commentators to share their views on Netanyahu government’s plans to shake up Israel’s judicial system,… Read More ›
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Justice minister offers talks on overhaul; Opposition: Legislation must stop first
Justice minister, Knesset panel head overseeing bills say they are willing to start dialogue ‘without preconditions’; Lapid, Gantz say proposal disingenuous while process continues … Read More ›
Israel is at crossroads between judicial reforms and loss of democracy
Opinion: After Netanyahu’s indictment and claims of being targeted by law enforcement, right-wing politicians stepped up demands to curb the power of the courts; Ynet… Read More ›
Fears grow for untold numbers buried by Turkey-Syria earthquake
Rescuers battle time, freezing temperatures in race to save survivors trapped in rubble after devastating 7.8-magnitude quake; over 30 countries, including Israel, send aid … Read More ›
‘Putin assured me he wouldn’t kill Zelensky,’ Bennett recalls
“Do you intend to kill Zelensky?” Bennett recalled asking Putin, during an almost five-hour interview he gave to Israel’s Channel 12. Russian President Vladimir… Read More ›
Israeli government’s bill to curb right to strike is a slap in the face of workers
Opinion: Out of all the coalition’s policy proposals thus far, curtailing labor rights could prove to be one of the most preilous affronts to Israeli… Read More ›
169 liberal US Jewish leaders sign letter expressing concern over Israeli government
Backers, who include ex-executives at rabbinical seminaries, Jewish Federations, AIPAC, Conference of Presidents, warn against false antisemitism accusations at coalition critics A letter signed… Read More ›
In meeting with CIA chief, Abbas calls for pressure on Israeli government
Abbas called for the restoration of pre-1967 lines and an independent Palestinian state. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met in Ramallah on Sunday with… Read More ›
Israel to ‘strengthen’ settlements after shooting attacks
Security Cabinet decides to seal off the attacker’s home immediately ahead of demolition, plans to cancel social security benefits for the families of attackers, make… Read More ›
Lebanese Hezbollah gearing up to face new Israeli government
In-depth: Expert says Israel’s shift to extreme right could determine who Lebanon choses as next president, with Hezbollah arguing for someone who will support the… Read More ›
Hundreds of top economists warn judicial overhaul could ‘cripple’ economy
Nobelist, former senior advisers to Netanyahu are among signatories of letter, which comes day after Bank of Israel governor reportedly informed PM of grim possible… Read More ›
Gov’t planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests – report
Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they “disobey police instructions” or do not agree to leave the area. The National Security… Read More ›
Seeking influence outside of Gaza, Hamas leverages W. Bank factions
Analysis: With Abbas well into his 80s and PA’s message waning among disillusioned youth, Hamas sees opportunity to expand reach beyond enclave, unifying militant factions… Read More ›
Israeli FM Praises MLK’s Vision For Mideast Peace
JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a Twitter post highlighting the late civil… Read More ›
Israel’s tourism industry looks to put pandemic behind it
Tourism Ministry says that Israel’s hotels are experiencing growth despite slow down in activity; calls on businesses to improve their services and make the tourism… Read More ›
Ex-AGs and state attorneys issue unprecedented warning reforms may destroy judiciary
Legal advisers and top prosecutors since 1975 assail planned overhaul; current AG Baharav-Miara says PM spreading false claim she sought to fabricate probes into coalition… Read More ›
Living ‘Fauda’: Women from Israeli undercover units share their ‘crazy’ experiences
From grueling training to missions deep within enemy territory, women who served in Border Police’s undercover Yamas unit tell us about their dramatic operations and… Read More ›
Gallant could be the one to talk Netanyahu out of a risky Iran strike
Opinion: The newly minted defense minister is as much of an Iran hawk as his boss, but from his new vantage point, he could be… Read More ›
AG said set to tell High Court she opposes Deri’s appointment as minister
Gali Baharav-Miara to reportedly argue that it’s ‘unreasonable’ for thrice-convicted Shas party head to hold cabinet post, though she will defend new law that allowed… Read More ›
Two Syrian soldiers killed in alleged Israeli strike
The strikes hit an outpost controlled by Iran’s Quds Force and associated militias, according to Reuters. Two Syrian soldiers were killed and two others… Read More ›
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