Thousands of shekels deducted from reservists' salaries in 2025, Knesset panel discusses
The discussion was convened after reservists said the deductions were made following the implementation of a new salary mechanism in May 2025.
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Farmers halt milk supply in protest of Smotrich’s dairy industry reform
Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks
Glass half-empty: How milk prices keep rising despite advanced Israeli innovation - analysis
Herzog welcomes new Fijian, Thai ambassadors to Israel, ceremony cut short due to rain
Fiji is the seventh country to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The other countries with embassies in Israel’s capital are the US, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay.
Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Steve Witkoff meet in Israel as US looks to revive talks with Iran
The visit comes ahead of reported talks between the United States and Iran in Istanbul scheduled for later this week, aimed at avoiding conflict and de-escalating tensions between the two sides.
Israel's Supreme Court chief steps aside in hearing over October 7 state probe
Isaac Amit wrote that, given the petitions center on the application of the State Commissions of Inquiry Law, he believed it was inappropriate for him to continue making decisions.
Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation
The encounter happened on January 12, 2025, on the same day as another meeting between the Qatari officials, Lapid's team, and the representatives of the Gaza hostages' families.
Netanyahu warns Israeli democracy eroding, opposition boycotts ceremonial Knesset session
Netanyahu said Israel’s democratic balance has eroded at a Knesset ceremony marked by opposition boycotts and the absence of senior judicial figures.
Former hostages, families say Gal Hirsch threatened them into silence on Netanyahu
The statement, published in a public letter directed towards Hirsch, criticized his treatment of the families and demanded that he “remain silent forever.”
A-G Baharav-Miara says gov’t is violating ruling on haredi conscription as enforcement plan stalls
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's comments at the High Court of Justice came as the government has failed to adopt effective measures for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
'Rafah Crossing opening paves way for Hamas to rebuild': Reservist Party leader tells 'Post'
Yoaz Hendel warned during an interview with The Jerusalem Post that Israel was creating an “open border” for Hamas to rebuild after the war by reopening Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing.
Gov’t approves multi-year plan to rehabilitate Kiryat Shmona, northern cities impacted by war
The decision was made in the weekly government meeting, which was convened in Kiryat Shmona. It was led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vowed to invest billions of shekels in the area.
Ex-Mossad chiefs revealed too much about Israel's spy agency, lawmaker says
“You don’t need to reveal everything, methods and training,” he said. “What does it give us besides Israeli pride? It doesn’t add anything. In 20 years, we can talk about it.”
