Elul 28, 5776, 10/1/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Merav Michaeli PM apologizes for condemning 'nationalistic rape'Netanyahu 'regrets' condemnation, says it was 'not right' to make judgements before trial. Likud members want to place limits on NetanyahuA number of senior Likud members are secretly encouraging opposition bill to place term limits on Prime Minister. Could this be Netanyahu's last term?Bill seeks to introduce two-term limit for premiership, noting 'democracy is not a monarchy.' Top female politicians welcome Katzav rulingLeading politicians on all sides of political spectrum welcome rejection of request to shorten sentence of ex-president, convicted of rape. Opposition blocks minister from IDF memorialMK slams 'disgrace' as opposition refuses to reduce MKs at plenum allowing minister to go to helicopter crash memorial. Motion to dissolve Knesset to be proposedZionist Union looking to take advantage of the current coalition crisis over Hevron expulsion, tables no-confidence motion for Wednesday. Zionist Union MK backs Jews' right to wear kippotFeminist MK Merav Michaeli says that, despite not being religious, she will fight for the right of Jews to wear a kippah. Left outraged as Bennett backs novel banLeftist MKs condemn Education Ministry's ban of novel depicting Arab-Jewish love. Minister Bennett: I back the professional echelon. 'Error' of Right in power 'will be corrected soon'Michaeli says allowing Temple Mount visits is 'against halakha,' blasting PM for accusing leftists of 'forgetting what it means to be Jew.' Fight Inside Labor Party Over Settlement EthosMK Eitan Broshi, an old-style Labor MK, lashes out at radical generation of MKs over Settlement Section budget. Feminist MKs Upset over 'Degrading' CeremonyGenderists go ballistic after organizers of joint ceremony by yeshiva and non-religious school chose not to feature female singers. Rebellion? Likud Bill to Block BibiSenior Likud sources seek bill to limit prime minister's term, aside from proposals to limit Likud chairman's powers in party primaries. Likud, Jewish Home to Gain 37 Seats in Joint ListJoint list would mean an elections sweep for the Right, survey reveals; women's representation does not matter, according to poll. MK Michaeli Blasts 'White Men's Coalition'Analysis: in comparing "male dominance" in Israel to Nazi horror, Michaeli is simply toeing an old, if extremist, "feminist" line. Gafni: Hareidi Party, Labor Want Socialist IsraelHareidi MK says socialism has changed, tells Labor MK ‘You could be in my party.’ Lieberman's Trial to Start SundayThe trial of former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is accused of fraud and breach of trust, will start Sunday in Jerusalem. Sixty-Two Combat Soldiers in Pro-Bennett Petition"We are dumbfounded by the Likud's organized offensive against Bayit Yehudi chairman." Labor's #5 Called for Refusal to Serve in IDFMerav Michaeli called on mothers not to send their sons to serve in the IDF. She also sees danger in double beds. Labor Primaries: ResultsHerzog, Peretz and Cabel get top slots, Peace Now head in 28th place. |
