Swiss commentator’s antisemitic remarks about Israeli bobsledder Edelman spark outrage
The commentary aired throughout the run and was later reported by Reuters. RTS subsequently removed the segment from its website.
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Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances
Smotrich announces intention to abolish Oslo Accords, dismantle PA during next term
Bank Hapoalim Israeli art exhibition to raise funds for NATAL trauma care after October 7
Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'
The man has been recently arrested by the "Tzur" unit three times for violating the terms of his freedom under supervision and contacting minors.
American Jewish leaders voice concern about political polarization in Israel
During a meeting between President Isaac Herzog and a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Jewish leaders raised their concerns over Israel.
Why did Lapid launch 'doom campaign' before election was even called? - analysis
With his recent statements, opposition leader Yair Lapid is telling voters: you have a wide selection in the “change camp”, choose the party you know will not join a government with Netanyahu.
Knesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
Critics have warned of the bill's democratic implications, including those involving women's rights, which may deepen the rift between the haredi and secular communities.
Court bars Netanyahu's chief-of-staff's departure for UK envoy post, reinstates restrictions
Judge Michael Karshen accepted the police appeal against a lower court decision that had largely lifted the conditions imposed on Braverman, who is under investigation.
Study shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs
The study, titled "On Taxes and Wonders," mapped, for the first time comprehensively, all that Israeli citizens give to the state and all that they receive from it.
Israeli suppliers empty out inventories selling sweets, soft drinks to Gaza for Ramadan
A, a large candy manufacturer in Israel, told Walla on Monday that he had never seen such an influx of demand for his products as he is seeing now in the Gaza market.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters to remain in custody after chasing female IDF soldiers, clashing with police
The suspects' arrests were extended until Wednesday, and one additional suspect, aged 12, was granted conditional release, the statement added.
Israel's FM Sa'ar set to fly out to US for inaugural Board of Peace summit, UN Security Council
Gideon Sa'ar will attend the summit, which is set to begin at 9 a.m. local time (4 p.m. Israel time), at Netanyahu's request following the PM's trip to DC last week.
High Court grills state, Jerusalem over years-long holdup at egalitarian Western Wall Plaza
The “Kotel Agreement,” a compromise approved by the government in January 2016, has been systematically pushed and held up by the government and the Jerusalem municipality.
