Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
Passage of the bill would begin the process to move the election date forward slightly from October 27.
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Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Canada Labor Congress votes to cut ties with Histadrut
The "Hot Cargo and Israel" submitted by LPC in February alleged that the Histadrut was a "partner in the colonization of Palestine since the foundation of Israel."
Netanyahu's cross-examination canceled for diplomatic, security reasons
The prosecution agreed to his request. The judges have yet to issue a decision; however, they are also expected to acquiesce.
Mossad appointment controversy: Court orders advisory c'tee reconvene, missed critical information
The decision, issued by a three-panel composed of Justices Dafna Barak-Erez, Ofer Grosskopf, and Alex Stein, serves as an intermediate decision that could shine light on what information Gofman knew.
A-G files indictment against MK Gotliv over alleged disclosure of Shin Bet employee’s identity
"As I have made clear, I intend to convince the members of Knesset that the exposure of Bressler’s partner was done as part of, and for the purpose of, fulfilling my role," Gotliv stated.
Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading
The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.
Smotrich says ICC ordered arrest warrant, orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al-Ahmar
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces plans to evacuate a West Bank village during a press briefing, following reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.
Netanyahu trial: Case 2000 hearing to end early to due ‘security reasons’
The hearing began with an announcement from presiding judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am and Oded Shaham that it would end at 1:30 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.
Avi Maoz: Chief Rabbinate control over prayer is the only way to protect Western Wall - interview
The bill seeks to grant the Rabbinate authority to determine prayer arrangements at the Western Wall. It also proposes that the Chief Rabbinate would be considered the representative of Judaism.
The fascination with the haredi problem, and where it leads - analysis
Will the ultra-Orthodox allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu one last chance to push through the controversial haredi conscription law?
Lapid warns Likud MKs backing haredi draft bill from Netanyahu pressure will ‘not fall under radar'
He said that in the past two days, Netanyahu and his office have been exerting a massive pressure campaign on coalition MKs to convince them to support the draft legislation.
