Arab parties move to reestablish Joint List without Ra’am after disagreements with Abbas
Polls have shown that if the Arab parties were to run together, they would receive more seats than they would obtain in a separate run.
Israel Politics
A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions
Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders
Likud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
Gadi Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to public debate in response to Likud video criticizing him
"Netanyahu, enough with the incitement videos... set a date and a place. Come to a public debate. We'll answer the public's questions. A true leader speaks with the public," Eisenkot said.
Ben-Gvir proposes arresting family members of Hezbollah terrorists
The National Security Minister called for Knesset members to "think outside the box about Hezbollah," arguing that arresting women and youth would hurt Hezbollah members the most.
Knesset passes bill recognizing Israeli Sign Language
Former MK and deaf political activist Shirly Pinto praised the passing of the bill as “a historic day for the State of Israel.”
Trump told Netanyahu not to escalate with Iran or else 'you could be left alone very soon' - report
Netanyahu reportedly informed the US of his decision to strike Iran at a very late stage in the planning.
Knesset debates immunity for MK Tally Gotliv amid Iran missile crisis
Gotliv raises fresh Oct. 7 treason claims to panel, opposition slams discussion
Yesh Atid files petition against 'corrupt' state comptroller vote
The second round of voting was halted in the plenum after concerns were raised about the integrity of the vote, as coalition MKs were accused of filming themselves casting their vote.
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.
'This was not a demonstration, it was a pogrom,' says Council leader, Sohlberg's friend Moskowitz
Tomer Moskowitz, a friend of Sohlberg, told 103FM that "anyone could feel their life in danger in a situation like this," and that it could have ended completely differently.
Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council
Ben Ezra has more than 30 years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, and had led the development of the Arrow-3 air defense system.
