Smotrich, Netanyahu, quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists
The absence of such a law places "every Israeli citizen, at home and abroad, under a real threat of abduction," argued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
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Israeli judo great, Olympic medalist Sagi Muki retires at 33
WATCH: IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle tobacco disguised as food aid into Gaza
'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill
Finance Minister Smotrich says he won't educate his daughter to enlist in the IDF
The statement, made during a Religious Zionist Party Knesset press conference, comes as the government fast-tracks a haredi conscription bill.
Bnei Brak shows Israel must address structures that enable 'fringe' violence - analysis
Those who condemn acts of violence perpetrated by one community or another tend to categorize the acts as stemming from the minority. If so, who is responsible for setting and enforcing boundaries?
Up to 130 int'l lawyers protected IDF from war crimes charges as it fought in Gaza - exclusive
The ILD had to guide and provide varied rules of engagement while as many as 50,000 IDF infantry and tanks were invading all over Gaza
Lapid warns opposition could lose to Netanyahu without unity, says Yesh Atid is ‘key’ to victory
With elections scheduled to take place no later than October, the opposition leader stressed the importance of a united front against PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Bnei Brak clashes reflect long-building tensions within haredi society, researcher says - interview
An Israel Democracy Institute researcher says the violence reflects long-standing shifts within haredi society and mounting friction over IDF conscription.
District judge: Suspicion in Braverman probe 'has strengthened' as police appeal restrictions
The case is part of the so-called “midnight meeting” affair, tied to the broader probe into the leak of classified documents to the German newspaper Bild.
Jerusalem Police complete Ramadan preparations, vow to maintain status quo on Temple Mount
Jerusalem District Commander Avshalom Peled said ahead of Ramadan that the district remains “committed to safeguarding freedom of worship for members of all religions and communities in the city.”
Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party ahead of 'fateful' Israel elections
I cannot sit on the sidelines and hope things will turn out well,” Ronen said.
Israeli actress Shira Haas to star in the upcoming WWII movie 'Triumph of the Will'
Israeli actress Shira Haas will appear in a new WWII period film, portraying a woman caught in a moral dilemma as Jews try to flee Nazi Germany.
IDF clashes with police over Bnei Brak incident, says attacked soldiers did not distribute leaflets
“The claim that the commanders who were attacked yesterday in Bnei Brak arrived in order to distribute recruitment flyers in the city is incorrect," IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said.