Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
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Likud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries
Netanyahu reportedly has held several meetings with Katz ahead of the vote, seeking to bridge disagreements over the primary system.
Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer
Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
MK Haim Biton questioned over suspected use of public funds to finance private Shas newspaper
He is suspected of using funds from the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network to finance a private Shas-affiliated newspaper while serving as the network’s director-general seven years ago.
Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term
With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
Shas spiritual leader appears to open door to Eisenkot government, says Netanyahu ‘won’t repent’
The rare remarks suggested that Shas could potentially be open to joining a government led by Eisenkot, raising questions over the longstanding haredi alliance with Netanyahu's bloc.
Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy
Knesset Speaker Ohana said he had informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of his budget-reduction initiative and that the funds are expected to be deposited in the treasury.
Knesset panel advances bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders amid legal warnings
The advancement of a bill to freeze the arrests of draft evaders comes after the contentious Basic Law: Torah Study bill advanced last week in the Knesset’s House Committee.
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.
MK Dan Illouz expected to announce he is leaving Likud - report
In June, Illouz told the Post that the haredi parties "can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel," saying that the coalition should sever ties with them.
Yashar overtakes Likud, Netanyahu as Zionist opposition bloc nears 61-seat majority - poll
Additionally, the new party led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel failed to cross the electoral threshold, but pulled voters from Religious Zionist Party, knocking them from five seats to four.
