Amb. to US Yechiel Leiter condemns MK May Golan's 'disgusting' remarks on Reform Judaism
This comes after Golan accused Reform Rabbi and MK Gilad Kariv of "officiating dog weddings in your delusional synagogues."
Israel Politics
Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
As Gofman takes on Mossad head role, who will take over as Netanyahu’s military secretary?
Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll
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.
IDF warns of urgent manpower shortage as haredi draft bill debates resume amid coalition crisis
The renewed dissensions came amid the crisis in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties over the legislation.
Former Civil Service Commissioner Hershkowitz withdraws from State Comptroller race
The race now pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorney Michael Rabilo against former Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron.
Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution
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.
