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Supreme Court throws out anti-infiltrator law

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down law requiring illegal infiltrators to deposit fifth of their salaries to ensure timely exit from country

Blue and White: Additional elections if Supreme Court rules against Netanyahu

Blue and White agreed that if Supreme Court prohibits Netanyahu from serving as prime minister, the country would head for a 4th election.

Avigdor Liberman to Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu will not sign agreement with you'

Yisrael Beytenu urged Gantz to promote his laws which include preventing Netanyahu from forming a government: "Tomorrow is the last day!"

With negotiations on hold, Netanyahu bolstered by 'unlikely' source

Former Minister of Justice for Kadima trying to talk Gantz into settling for Likud's proposal.

Canadian government introduces new protective measures against COVID-19

Canada introduces new directives in light of the spread of COVID-19.

Happy Passover! The Israel Philharmonic sends special greeting

The Israeli Philharmonic prepared a special presentation for the Passover holiday in light of the ongoing crisis.

Reason for hope? Significant decline in infection rate

Continued adherence to new quarantine regulations may provide a ray of hope after the Passover holiday.

Brooklyn landlord waives rent for hundreds as goodwill gesture

Brooklyn landlord decides to cancel rent for nearly 300 renters in his 18 apartment buildings in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Likud: Yamina willing to join far left to topple Netanyahu

Likud attacked Yamina following an announcement that it would consider supporting anti-corruption legislature.

Report: Likud caves in to Blue and White demands

It is being reported that the Likud has caved in to Blue and White's coalitionary demands in talks for the formation of a unity gov't.

Arab world on verge of collapse as Gulf States blame Iran

With the Arab world enveloped in a struggle for survival, local regimes' biggest fears are coming to fruition.

Google announces $800 million aid package

The tech giant announced it would provide financial aid for small and mid-sized businesses struggling in the wake of COVID-19.

This is what unity government would look like

With reports of a unity gov't agreement drawing closer, here's a look at what the probable coalition would look like.

Record number of single month unemployment claims reported in US

An all-time high of 3.3 million people filed for unemployment in the US last week up from the previous high of 695,000 jobless claims.

Beit Shemesh police raid kindergarten, issue fines

Police found two apartments one of which was operating a kindergarten with over 30 kids and in the other, 11 kids along with a teacher.

Yehuda Glick: 'Too bad Temple Mt. closed'

Former MK protested Israel's decision to close the Temple Mount until further notice due to violations by Muslim worshippers.

FBI report details plans by neo-Nazis to infect Jews, cops

Recently obtained report suggests neo-Nazis and other extremist groups planning to target Jews, cops.

Police approve potential lockdown order

Israeli Police approved order for national operation to enforce quarantine.

126 investigations of quarantine violations underway

Israeli police have increased operations in order to assist the Ministry of Health enforce quarantine efforts.

Netanyahu says agreement reached with Blue and White

The PM said the Likud had agreed on a rotation gov't with Blue and White, Lapid stood in the way of signing.

Galant to left: Israeli democracy is just fine

MK Yoav Galant responds to attacks against Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Likud party by Blue and White.

Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset Speaker

Left bloc leaders are pressuring Knesset Speaker Edelstein to resign his position ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony.

Smotrich: 'Tracking device won't threaten personal privacy'

Smotrich stressed the tracking device would not constitute a "Big Brother"-type mechanism.

Waqf announces closure of al-Asqa Mosque

Islamic Authority announced closing of al-Asqa to prayers, large outside plaza remains open to worshippers.

Blue and White changes tune: 'Prepared to join emergency governmentt'

Netanyahu repeated his call on leaders of left bloc to join emergency government following spread of the coronavirus.

23rd Knesset to be sworn in Monday

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says swearing-in ceremony to take place as scheduled.

Flooding, strong winds, rain in the forecast

The storm is getting stronger: winds, rain, hail, and flooding expected ahead.

Bernie Sanders defiant despite Biden's victories

The Vermont Senator announced plans to take on Biden in another televised debate despite the former Vice President's continued victories.

More than half of Gantz supporters oppose minority government

A public opinion poll indicated that over half of Gantz supporters oppose a coalition with the Joint List.

Shas vows to oppose minority government

Shas pledged support to PM Netanyahu and promised to oppose minority gov't.

Putin, Erdogan meet to discuss ceasefire

Putin met Turkish president Erdogan in an effort to reach ceasefire agreement over fighting in the Idlib province of Syria.

Israel to US: Help us deter Iran

Iran has armed proxy militias on six of Israel's borders. All the Jewish state is asking for is US tech to defend itself by itself.

MK Merav Michaeli to Gantz: 'Form the next government'

Labor MK called on Gantz to form gov't with Labor-Gesher-Meretz, Joint List, and Liberman.

Report surfaces of Gantz's misuse of army funds

A report has surfaced about Gantz's use of army funds for building 'palace' at Northern Command HQ.

Former Ben-Gurion U. president accuses MK Peretz of 'chauvinism'

Former president of Ben-Gurion U accussed MK Rafi Peretz of 'chauvenism' for passing her up on committee selection.

Trump pokes fun at Mike Bloomberg: 'He didn't know what hit him'

President Trump has a little fun describing Mike Bloomberg's performance at the Democratic debates.

Erdogan encouraging refugee exodus to Europe

Turkey announced it would not prevent refugees from entering the EU following a Syrian strike in which 33 of its troops were killed.

Israeli band gets 'lost in translation'

For Adar, Israeli singer, songwriter, and TV personality Noam Jacobson elucidates how Google Translate can go very, very wrong.

Netanyahu hurrying to approve outposts as elections approach

PM Benjamin Netanyahu approved the supply of electricity to 12 developing settlements in Judea and Samaria ahead of the approaching election

'Voting Otzma Yehudit will lead to establishment of left-wing government

A statement by UTJ endorsed Rabbi Yitzhak Ginzburg's attack on Otzma Yehudit.