Proposed law gives far-right’s Ben Gvir unprecedented powers over police
New bill would put Otzma Yehudit chief in charge of policy instead of leaving it to police commissioner; says the outgoing minister: ‘This is a… Read More ›
New bill would put Otzma Yehudit chief in charge of policy instead of leaving it to police commissioner; says the outgoing minister: ‘This is a… Read More ›
Ukraine was absent from the vote after supporting the initial text. The United Nations General Assembly affirmed that Israel must give up its nuclear… Read More ›
Opinion: Smotrich and Ben-Gvir’s policies will likely throw legitimacy of Israel’s rule in the West Bank into further dispute, threatening international cooperation, which is a… Read More ›
Religious Zionism’s Ofir Sofer doesn’t elaborate on plans, asks for ‘grace period’ to study issue before attempting changes, including to controversial ‘grandparent clause’ A… Read More ›
NEW YORK (JTA) – A declaration of friendship and cooperation was signed in Israel this week at a festive ceremony between the mayor of… Read More ›
Given American Jews’ predominantly liberal political views, these misgivings could have a ripple effect in Washington and further widen what has become a partisan divide… Read More ›
Herzog might be dreaming of new accord members, and Netanyahu might speak of them, but he will most likely find himself walking a tightrope. … Read More ›
Opinion: Academics have personal opinions and agendas like the rest of us, but erasing evidence only because it contradicts researchers’ political positions is wrong and… Read More ›
Mickey Levy says incoming coalition is forcing move to enable Shas leader Deri to serve as minister despite tax fraud conviction; vote for new speaker… Read More ›
JERUSALEM — The Shaarei Tzedek Stroke Unit fought for hours for the life of a pregnant woman in her ninth month who had undergone a… Read More ›
Opinion: The Arab sector’s crime problem is an outgrowth of decades of discrimination and neglect, and the incoming national security minister’s brute-force approach is unlikely… Read More ›
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the U.S. will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences… Read More ›
The report comes amid concerns within Israel’s defense establishment that PIJ may fire rockets at Israel in the coming days. Qatar has reportedly been… Read More ›
Opinion: United Torah Judaism and far-right Religious Zionist parties’ demand for legislation permitting gender segregation at publicly funded events takes us back to primitive habits… Read More ›
Under coalition deal, Religious Zionism chief will be finance minister for two years, with party also granted influential position to advance controversial judicial reform … Read More ›
Opinion: Much like the Portuguese soccer icon, Netanyahu cares more about how history will look back on him, and don’t expect to see any beautiful… Read More ›
Under coalition deal, Religious Zionism chief will be finance minister for two years, with party also granted influential position to advance controversial judicial reform … Read More ›
Opinion: Government must appoint a professional team with extensive understanding of media, backing of a ministry and budget, to communicate in multiple languages the Israeli… Read More ›
Casualties identified as Islamic Jihad and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades members; Jenin hospital declares state of emergency due to large number of wounded in raid … Read More ›
Commander of Tzabar battalion hit with a wave of threats following the sentencing of Givati soldiers over Hebron incident. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.Aviv… Read More ›