Bill seeking to expand powers of rabbinical courts passes first reading
This bill could see a dramatic depositing of power in the hands of the Rabbinate on matters of Jewish identity, marriage, and aliyah.
Israel Politics
MKs storm out during Lapid speech at Knesset session marking 30th anniversary of Rabin death
Decades after Rabin assassination, Herzog warns there is 'mutual venom between Right and Left'
Ben-Gvir claims ex-IDF top lawyer hid phone holding evidence against attorney-general
Netanyahu hails reservists, stresses Israel's new war policy of 'no more containment'
PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Senior IDF Reserve Commanders Conference, assuring that reservists are a core part of Israel's defense.
Netanyahu backs Ben-Gvir's death penalty for terrorists law, Hirsch tells Knesset
The statements came during Ben-Gvir’s discussion and vote to advance the death penalty for terrorists bill ahead of its first reading in the plenum.
Netanyahu halts meetings on haredi draft bill, sparking opposition fury
The first discussion to present the outline of the newly updated bill had been slated for Monday.
A-G to Levin: You have no authority to bar me from Sde Teiman investigations
Levin specified on Saturday night that the attorney-general is banned from engaging with the video itself, any alleged miscarriages of justice along the way.
Justice Minister Levin bars A-G Baharav Miara from dealing with Sde Teiman affair
This includes the investigation into the leaked video, alleged obstruction offenses, and interference with legal proceedings connected to the case.
Thailand's ties to Israel evolved beyond tourism and trade, ambassador tells 'Post'
ASIA AFFAIRS: The relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok are mutually beneficial, Thailand's Ambassador Vichienpuntu told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.
Israel deepens Oceanic ties as dep. FM Sharren Haskel looks to unlock potential across the Pacific
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel's visit included key discussions on diplomacy, agriculture, innovation, technology, and even a potential Fijian role in Gaza peacekeeping.
Israeli opposition bloc would win Knesset majority if elections held today, poll shows
The poll asked respondents' views on the haredi IDF draft law formulated by the coalition government. The poll found that 43% of respondents opposed the proposed law, and 27% supported it.
Haaretz dismisses Chaim Levinson for taking NIS 200,000 from Qatargate suspect
Between 2019 and 2024, Surlik Einhorn’s company Perception transferred the money to a company that Levinson owned, the Israeli daily paper reported.
Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests
"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.
