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Think About It: Netanyahu has just a week left to form a government

Why is Netanyahu having difficulty forming his government, even though six parliamentary groups, representing 65 Knesset members (out of 120) recommended to the president that he form it?

German choreographer Sasha Waltz wows with ‘Continu’

With the dimly lit stage bare, large groups move and regroup, setting a grave mood soaked with apprehension and fear. Faint sirens sounds are chillingly woven into the music.

Why are there so many construction site accidents in Israel?

In 2018, Israel ranked third among OECD countries in the number of construction sites fatalities, after only Cyprus and Portugal, with more than double the average.

Netanyahu lawyers double down on request that attorney-general probe leaks

Lawyer Amit Hadad said that three leaks over the last week to Channel 12 and Haaretz brought the number of negative leaks against Netanyahu to the astounding number of 123.

Tel Aviv pulled off a Eurovision to remember

KAN closes off a week of practically flawless broadcasts in grand style.

High Court hears NGOs’ petition against expanding gun-ownership

Case pits security against terror versus increased domestic violence risks.

Polish PM: Restitution to Jews akin to posthumous Nazi victory

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki vowed that as long as his Law and Justice party is in power Poland will not discuss the issue of Jewish assets.

Kippah placed on Polish politician's head during political debate

Her party "bows down to Jews,” the man reportedly said. “They will sell this country for money.”

PipelBiz aims to share the Start-Up Nation's success with everyone

"We want to enable new players to be part of the start-up nation game, and be part of the next exit," PipelBiz CEO and co-founder Or Bennun told The Jerusalem Post.

Police thwart stabbing attack in Hebron

The 22-year-old woman who was arrested was carrying a knife and a Koran.

The 20-year death spasm of the Israeli Left - analysis

The ideological left in Israel has been in free-fall for two decades, and now Labor and Meretz combined have a grand total of 11 seats.

The pros and cons of trauma-based art

Trauma victims are often encouraged to find their voice. In Field Hospital, this is taken to the next logical step with the performance of sound-artist Victoria Hanna as nurse.

Israel stress test shows banks' stability not in danger

The stability of Israel’s banking system is not in danger in the event of a local macroeconomic shock such as a housing crisis, but banks nonetheless would be affected, the Bank of Israel said.

Survey shows Israelis value health over wealth

This is the second-ever systematic formulation of quality of life indicators for these population groups prepared by the institute.

Gal Gadot promotes Tel Aviv during Eurovision broadcast

"We're in Tel Aviv, the nonstop city, where three minutes is all you need."

Prof. Ariel Porat named as new Tel Aviv University president

Prof. Ariel Porat currently serves as a professor of Law at Tel Aviv University and a visiting professor at the University of Chicago.

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff to take part in NATO Military Committee meeting

Meeting comes as tension remain high between US and Iran as well as between NATO and Turkey.

Netanyahu: Coalition demands need to come back to reality

The prime minister’s remarks came as the cabinet voted to cancel the limitation on the number of ministers in a government, which would make it easier to reach coalition agreements.

Knesset to vote on canceling limit on ministers in next government

Coalition talks impasse continues; major parties haven’t submitted candidates for State Comptroller

Likud MKs threatened online for opposing Netanyahu's immunity bill

In addition, Union of Right-wing Parties MK Bezalel Smotrich has said he plans to insist on having the initiative be part of his party's coalition agreement with the Likud.

Lockheed Martin, Rafael to market SPICE air-to-surface guidance kits

The SPICE missile can overcome GPS jamming.

Crane collapses in Yavne, four workers dead

"The work accident in Yavne is shocking, and the number of injuries and fatalities at construction sites is inconceivable," Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said.

Supreme court orders release of minor accused of killing Palestinian woman

Aysha Rabi, A mother of nine, was hit by rocks and killed while being driven in a car by her husband near the Tapuah Junction in the West Bank on October 12.

Netanyahu hiding behind immunity is a corrupt thing to do – Bennie Begin

"In this act, the prime minister plans to abuse his personal needs using the governmental power he has been entrusted with, and he also makes others do the same."

UJA offers $150,000 to promote cooperation between NY, Israel

Visitors to UJA's website can learn about the five different projects and vote for the one they believe should be given the $150,000 contribution. Voting ends at 12:00 a.m. EST on Sunday, May 19.