Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23
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Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane
US tells Israel it will send dozens more refueling planes amid Ben-Gurion crowding crisis - report
'I want 50% women in every party': Can Israel's next Knesset achieve equal representation?
Tax Authority will immediately stop war damage claims until Bnei Brak mayor condemns mob attacks
According to the letter, Tax Authority employees were violently assaulted by a mob numbering in the hundreds on the afternoon of July 16 while carrying out enforcement activities in the city.
Suspected car ramming at checkpoint near Hebron, IDF searching for perpetrator
A driver reportedly attempted to run over police officers operating at a planned checkpoint, and the fled into the West Bank.
Why Gadi Eisenkot is rejecting the haredi political embrace that once helped Netanyahu win
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Yitzhak Yosef’s embrace – and Eisenkot's effort to distance himself from it – reflects Israel's shifting political landscape.
Grapevine July 17, 2026: Birds of a feather
Movers and shakers of Israeli society.
Military court indicts terrorist who killed Ido Zoldan in 2007 West Bank terror attack
The indictment charges the terrorist with intentionally causing death while acting in concert, which is equivalent to being charged with murder.
Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan
The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”
Police arrest man from Bat Yam in connection to Japanika restaurant attacks in central Israel
The suspect is expected to appear before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Friday, where police will request his detention be extended to facilitate the ongoing investigation into the incidents.
Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats, opposition gets 62 seats after legislative blitz - poll
The poll found that 83% of voters oppose the inclusion of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties in the coalition that is formed after the elections, while only 8% support it.
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes unanimously, officially beginning election recess
"We are completing a four year term, we have passed nine budgets, hundreds of laws," said Coalition whip Ofir Katz ahead of the bill's passing.
'Strength of next generation': Israeli youth bridge teams claim three European silver medals
The achievement follows the two bronze medals recently won by Israel’s Open and Mixed Pairs teams at the European Championship for senior national teams.
