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California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill

Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.

The California State Capitol building on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Sacramento, CA.
Pakistani flags flutter near the Parliament House, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.

Why has Pakistan introduced new guidelines for state oversight of foreign media? - analysis

Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

European Union explores possible support for new Gaza administration committee

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaking at the Knesset, Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'


Indictment accuses man of shaking son to death

A year after a twin baby died and his sister was injured after alleged shaking, state charges father with manslaughter.

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The pork debate: religion in Israeli politics

The argument of separation between synagogue and state is gaining surprising notoriety over the white steak.

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'Unofficial steps could lead to 'Palestine' by 2030'

New US intelligence report predicts a founding of Palestinian state, but key issues such as J'lem's status likely to remain unresolved.

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December 4: Israel’s response

I do not understand why, just because you lose a vote at the United Nations, you have to build more settlements.

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Court to state: Explain opposition to disclosure

New gov't policy discourages complainants’ access to the state’s evidentiary file in cases closed for “lack of evidence.”

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State asks for delay in demolition of Amona

Brief filed to request six month delay in demolition of oldest West Bank outpost in West Bank near Ofra settlement.

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Between religion and state

The ideal balance lies between total separation and driving people away from observance of any kind.

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Let’s have a debate about citizenship

Every Israeli citizen should be treated the same; just as every holder of an Israeli blue ID card receives the same rights and benefits.

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'Post' poll finds Obama loses support among Israelis

Jewish citizens of Israel see US president as more pro-Palestinian than pro-Israel by a margin of 28 to 18 percent.

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MK seeks answers in closure of Zoabi flotilla case

State, Zuabi and Salah on same side in court against Ben-Ari who demands disclosure of reasons for closing case relating to flotilla.

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