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MKs to try again Thurs. to disperse Knesset, set election date, as wrangling goes on

MKs to try again Thurs. to disperse Knesset, set election date, as wrangling goes on

Coalition’s efforts to finalize legislation on Wednesday, prepare for Lapid to be installed as interim PM, are derailed by hours of fighting with opposition  … Read More ›

In U.S., like in Israel, insane minority forces itself on subdued majority

In U.S., like in Israel, insane minority forces itself on subdued majority

Opinion: By dangling red herrings such as same-sex kisses in cartoons and gender pronouns, a fanatical, religious minority has managed to divert attention from core… Read More ›

Only third of young Jewish Americans care if progeny also Jewish, study finds

Only third of young Jewish Americans care if progeny also Jewish, study finds

According to report, only 48% of young Jewish Democrats support Israel; ‘core beliefs and sentimental ties that made us one dramatically weakened,’ says head of… Read More ›

Knesset passes first reading of bill to disperse; final vote set for Wed. at latest

Knesset passes first reading of bill to disperse; final vote set for Wed. at latest

After day of debate, coalition and opposition agree elections will be held on either October 25 or November 1; some Netanyahu supporters still trying for… Read More ›

Israel’s elections reawaken U.S. Jews’ trauma

Israel’s elections reawaken U.S. Jews’ trauma

Opinion: While many Israelis dismissed ‘government for change’ as nothing more than a marketing stunt, most U.S. Jews welcomed what they considered a major change… Read More ›

No light at end of the political tunnel – analysis

No light at end of the political tunnel – analysis

Even if the far-Right can eke out a 61-seat coalition, if the last year has taught the country anything, it is that this state cannot… Read More ›

Israel to let more Palestinians work in manufacturing to fill labor shortage

Israel to let more Palestinians work in manufacturing to fill labor shortage

Jerusalem approves 3,500 additional permits, increasing the total number to 12,000; Israel employs nearly 100,000 West Bank and Gaza Palestinian workers, Population and Immigration Authority… Read More ›

Military Intelligence backs revived Iran deal, breaking with IDF chief, Mossad

Military Intelligence backs revived Iran deal, breaking with IDF chief, Mossad

Supporters of renewed JCPOA say it buys army time to prepare for more extensive strike on Iran and deal with other regional threats, but they… Read More ›

Op-Ed: Agudah’s New Appointment Can Only Harm Already Poor Electoral Prospects

Op-Ed: Agudah’s New Appointment Can Only Harm Already Poor Electoral Prospects

  JERUSALEM — If there is one paradox which remains constant in chareidi politics, it is the lack of correlation between the growth of the… Read More ›

Abraham Accords would destabilize region, said US Homeland Security

Abraham Accords would destabilize region, said US Homeland Security

The release of the intel report comes amid US President Joe Biden’s much-awaited and now-postponed trip to Saudi Arabia.   The US Department of Homeland… Read More ›

Naftali Bennett: From king to kingmaker?

Naftali Bennett: From king to kingmaker?

Analysis: Political fate of Israel will be decided by very slight changes that could tip the balance post-election; this is where outgoing premier, however politically… Read More ›

Now is time to mobilize the center-right

Now is time to mobilize the center-right

Opinion: Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid demonstrated rare integrity, camaraderie and etiquette by dispersing the government; now the battle between the moderates and the extremists… Read More ›

Bennett said mulling timeout from politics, not running in next election

Bennett said mulling timeout from politics, not running in next election

Israel TV says outgoing PM floated idea of a break at Yamina meeting; previously, his aides reportedly offered high-level posts to rebel Orbach in failed… Read More ›

Israeli security forces evacuate Israelis from Turkey after threat

Israeli security forces evacuate Israelis from Turkey after threat

Israel’s National Security Council issued its most severe travel warning for Turkey, putting it on the same level as war-torn states like Afghanistan and Yemen.… Read More ›

Israel’s terror wave knocked government over, rebel MKs produced final blow

Israel’s terror wave knocked government over, rebel MKs produced final blow

Opinion: Dissolution of Knesset was a matter of time from the moment the coalition lost its majority; now, Netanyahu will attempt to retake the premier… Read More ›

Despite warnings of Iranian threats in Istanbul, life for local Jews hasn’t changed

Despite warnings of Iranian threats in Istanbul, life for local Jews hasn’t changed

Turkey’s chief rabbis say Israeli officials’ calls to heed danger have had little effect on expats or city’s 15,000-strong local Jewish community   JTA —… Read More ›

Elections reactions: Netanyahu vows that Likud will lead next government

Elections reactions: Netanyahu vows that Likud will lead next government

Bennett and Lapid announced that they would be dissolving government, and Lapid will be interim prime minister.   Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister… Read More ›

What pushed Bennett to dissolve Knesset – and what happens next?

What pushed Bennett to dissolve Knesset – and what happens next?

Analysis: PM understood there is no legal evasive action to overcome failure to pass contentious West Bank bill, opting to dissolve coalition, all while keeping… Read More ›

Analysis: As Bennett dissolves Knesset to save settler law, a new set of challenges await

Analysis: As Bennett dissolves Knesset to save settler law, a new set of challenges await

The decision to seek elections and transition to caretaker status was not much of a surprise after a year of endless fights. Now the battle… Read More ›

Fictitious Wedding Without Bride And Groom Takes Place At Sadigura Shul In Bnei Brak

Fictitious Wedding Without Bride And Groom Takes Place At Sadigura Shul In Bnei Brak

  JERUSALEM — The Sadigura chasidim will hold a huge wedding celebration tonight in Bnei Brak attended by all of the chasidim but without the… Read More ›