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Sam SokolThe Times of Israel |
Spokeswoman for Knesset defense panel chairman Boaz Bismuth says draft of controversial bill ready to advance once Knesset resumes normal...
PM unlikely to push for early elections to capitalize on wartime gains because that would come off as ‘political and cynical,’ says coalition source
Baharav-Miara says prime minister’s silence on matter could be seen as endorsing far-right minister’s ‘improper conduct’
Nine people are killed and dozens are wounded in city after a ballistic missile brings chaos and destruction to a quiet residential street
‘We are all united on the operation,’ declares Lapid; Arab-majority Hadash party calls Israel ‘full partner’ in ‘global American...
In a letter to Netanyahu, Likud Haredim condemn what they describe as an ‘organized movement aimed at harming and weakening Likud and its leader’
Lawmakers stage partial boycott, reentering plenum to attend speech by Indian premier. Walk-out has ‘nothing to do with you,’ Lapid tells Modi
Haredim praise bill giving Chief Rabbinate authority over prayer at Old City site, calling it victory over Reform Movement; progressives say Israel...
Hours after previous order was voted down by lawmakers, finance minister signs a new one, vows to free Israeli citizens from ‘monopolies,’ defeat...
Leaders haven’t formulated a plan despite deadline on issue passing weeks ago, says Gali Baharav-Miara; government secretary argues no available...
If war with Iran comes, internal conflicts ‘will be put into deep freeze,’ Opposition Leader Yair Lapid tells Knesset during 40-signatures debate
Justice minister calls on MKs to vote in favor, coalition whip receives PM’s permission to give MKs freedom to vote freely on the controversial...
Ultra-Orthodox school networks associated with Shas and UTJ parties to receive hundreds of millions of taxpayer shekels despite not properly teaching...
Opposition Leader’s ultimatum comes after several high-profile snubs of justice Isaac Amit; Ohana calls warning ‘illegitimate,’ accuses Lapid of...
‘Educate your public to stop murdering,’ far-right minister says; opposition lawmakers accuse him of racism, rail at government for failing to...
‘If we don’t come to our senses, we will lose,’ opposition leader says, argues his party is best situated to lead; prominent anti-government...
Former PM visits city, accuses coalition of turning blind eye to ultra-Orthodox incitement against joining army; Shas leader calls for restraining...
Attack on two female soldiers occurs after hardline Jerusalem Faction sends out incorrect alert that they were attempting to deliver conscription...
Police nab 23 rioters after cop car flipped, motorcycle set alight; Tel Aviv police chief chides IDF for not clearing army visit with cops
Rabbis of Shas, UTJ’s Degel HaTorah call on Military Police to refuse orders rather than commit the ‘terrible crime’ of arresting...
Knesset approves split of Arrangements Bill, helping ensure budget passes before deadline; talks on Haredi draft bill still stuck, in what ups chances...
Ministry’s Social Services Responses Division tells Knesset there is only one caseworker available per 850 post-traumatic veterans
Opposition leader says ‘biased editing of protocols of security discussions’ goes beyond PM’s usual ‘lying’; Gantz calls...
While lamenting near-daily IDF strikes as a ‘blow to our dignity,’ Nawaf Salam pledges reconstruction, restoration of public services...
Ex-defense minister joined by Lapid in upbraiding Netanyahu for cherrypicked quotes, shirking accountability in his response to state...
Premier reportedly tells closed-door meeting there were ‘intelligence failures,’ but he didn’t ignore pre-onslaught warnings;...
Moshe Solomon calls for fixes to close loopholes such as clause allowing recruitment targets to be lowered, says party united in demands, but source...
In attempt to counter considerable national religious opposition to bill exempting yeshiva students from IDF, ruling party claims activists are trying...
Group linked to Jerusalem Faction hands one dodger NIS 60,000, says ‘the goal is to strengthen all yeshiva students so they won’t be...
Cops appear to be taking hands-off approach to unrest, allowing demonstrations to turn violent while employing excessive force once they do respond,...
MKs vote 62-55 in favor of budget with some $262 billion in total expenditures; Shas and Degel HaTorah come out in favor after last-minute...
Lawmakers set to hold initial vote Wednesday night, after standoff over ongoing disagreements on ultra-Orthodox draft led to threats of early...
‘We are reaching the finish line,’ boasts Boaz Bismuth, urging fellow lawmakers to pass controversial bill in its final two readings...
Total number of those classified as draft evaders or as having not shown up when ordered jumps from 13,000 to 68,000 over just two years, after broad...
Holdup caused by ultra-Orthodox objections to proposed amendments to controversial draft bill; Haredi politicians, finance minister meet with...
Ex-PM accuses Netanyahu’s party of ‘malicious forgery’ for inserting his image into photo of Arab politicians celebrating an...
Grim figures shown to joint meeting of several committees, after 2 babies died and dozens were hurt in unlicensed center in the capital; MK:...
Rights groups, medical experts and lawmakers pan firing of putrid liquid from water cannons on demonstrators; ex-police superintendent calls for...
With rebel MKs possibly withholding support, legislation is set to advance out of committee but may be slow to face Knesset vote, putting...
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee told the figure is likely to rise by many thousands in coming month, as coalition rushes to pass law exempting...
Assailants reportedly curse victim over IDF draft issue in latest attack on ultra-Orthodox lawmakers by hardline elements; Shas casts incident as...
Far-right finance minister declares it’s ‘either us or them’ as he makes the case to reverse the 2005 disengagement, impose military...
Bill says ‘trust in law enforcement is very low’ due to leaks, selective enforcement, personal interests, as Otzma Yehudit MK continues...
Driver’s attorney says suspect felt his life was in danger as demonstrators gathered around bus; 14-year-old killed and three injured in...
Victim named as Yosef Eisenthal, 14; Ben Gvir says police probing ‘all investigatory angles’ of incident, which occurred as tens of...
Populist MK ‘grateful for the great trust’; however, Netanyahu reportedly sees her as an electoral liability, and experts expect...
Majority of 55% of Israelis still support the formation of a state inquiry, down from 67% in July 2024; 22% now favor politically appointed probe,...
Degel HaTorah spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando celebrates release of draft dodgers from military prison, claims Haredim ‘find ourselves in exile...
Deputy AG assails government for ignoring High Court order on sanctions for draft dodgers; Goldknopf compares penalties for yeshiva students to...
In tense cabinet meeting, deputy AG trades barbs with far-right minister, warns he is eroding police independence by interfering in investigations