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Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law.
Knesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
Lapid warns opposition could lose to Netanyahu without unity, says Yesh Atid is ‘key’ to victory
Otzma Yehudit and haredi parties negotiating to pass series of controversial measures
Wheeling and dealing abound as Knesset wraps up summer session.
Right-wing voters already marking Ben-Gvir as Netanyahu's potential successor - poll
In a post-Netanyahu era, Itamar Ben-Gvir leads right-wing candidate support. The National Camp and Likud see minor seat changes. Survey includes 500 respondents.
Controversy over what Deputy IDF chief Baram told defense committee about Haredi draft
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to postpone the issue to September, concerned that the Haredim could bring the government down over their funds being frozen.
Approximately 20 private-haredi schools are planning to switch to the state-haredi education system
Several haredi groups tried to reach a compromise with the help of Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur-Paz but were blocked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas.
'Holy Torah will prevail': Haredi lawmakers, ministers rage at Israel's High Court
Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush said the ruling is "leading to two states" of religious and secular Jews.
Haredi parties Shas and UTJ announce support for hostage deal
Both of the Knesset's haredi parties, Shas and United Torah Judaism, have expressed support for the hostage deal proposed by US President Joe Biden.
Ben-Gvir threatens coalition after spat with haredi parties
The seemingly inconsequential spat between the two parties touched on simmering political tensions on additional issues such as the haredi exemption from IDF service.
Likud regains some ground, Gantz maintains lead in new poll
On opposite sides of the political spectrum, both Religious Zionism and the Labor Party have slipped beneath the minimum threshold to enter the Knesset.
Will Israel's government collapse due to the IDF haredi draft crisis? - analysis
With Netanyahu famous for pushing off decisions, expect Israel to try to reach an agreement with the bare minimum of haredi commitment.
Israel could permit sale of wine in Israel after 11 p.m. on Thursdays
The new legislation will ease Shabbat and holiday preparations for consumers, particularly those who are busy working and studying.
