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Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure
Eisenkot says he would sit with haredim as Liberman talks loom
What to watch in Israel this week: Welcoming new seasons of ‘Rivals,’ ‘The Bear'
Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicles in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says
Troops of the 636th Combat Intelligence Collection Battalion killed one of the terrorists involved in the attacks and injured another.
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to invade military police chief's home
Groups of ultra-Orthodox men have upped their protests amid increasing tensions regarding a haredi draft bill in the Knesset.
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.
Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery
The new terminal, built at an investment of more than NIS 16 million, is expected to begin operating with the opening of the cruise season on May 14.
Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says
“That attack on Diaspora Jewry does not serve us,” Chikli said. “I would not use the language of threats.”
Israel marks 59th Jerusalem Day with Old City flag march, nationwide celebrations
This year, the holiday fell on May 14, which is also the anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional suspects are expected to be arrested in Israel and other European countries.
IDF colonel suspended due to sexual harassment investigation
"Following a complaint about an incident of a sexual nature by an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel, a Military Police Investigation was opened," an IDF spokesperson stated.
Jerusalem under pressure, but residents report rising satisfaction, new data shows - poll
The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, an independent research institute focused on Jerusalem and its diverse communities, published its annual statistical report on the capital city.
