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Challenger emerges for Jewish Home leadership

Rabbi Yitzchak Hai Zaga has joined Jewish Home and will challenge Naftali Bennett for the party leadership.

'Peres is covered in our blood from head to toe'

Arab MK Basel Ghattas doesn't join in get-well wishes for Shimon Peres. 'He's a tyrant who's committed war crimes against us.'

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems.

'I've got a bullet for you, Netanyahu'

Israeli Arab arrested for threatening Prime Minister.

'Amona can't be evacuated'

On Monday evening, members of the Knesset visited Amona to provide support in light of pressure to expel the residents.

Pray for the return of Oron's body

During week of mourning for Oron Shaul's father, his mother Zahava asked the Chief Rabbi to ensure people would pray for her son.

Facebook removes content at Israel's request

Social media giant removes 95% of content Israel asked for, while YouTube removes 80%. Minister Shaked: The numbers are impressive.

'I will not go against rule of law'

MK Yoav Kish (Likud) warns against 'violating rule of law' to oppose the destruction of Amona.

Knesset weighs 'Arab only' water treatment plant

Knesset convenes to discuss impending waste treatment plant 'for Arabs only.'

Meet Hebrewvision, interactive way to learn Hebrew

Hebrewvision, available on iTunes and iBooks, incorporates video and interactivity in helping to learn Hebrew.

Welding of pipes sparks Jerusalem forest fire

20 firefighting teams and 6 planes are operating to contain the fire that started near a guesthouse. 20 workers and guests were evacuated.

Ex-Minister Yaalon to establish new party?

Moshe Ya'alon, former Defense Minister, has sent out a letter to potential supporters asking for help in establishing new organization.

'He who ascends the Temple Mount needs to repent'

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef strongly opposed ascending the Temple Mount on the anniversary of Rabbi Kook's passing.

'Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable'

MK Avi Dichter welcomes Netanyahu-Abbas meeting, but says that if the PA is imposing preconditions, it means it's not serious about talking.

Bereaved father: I'm shocked, this is a travesty

Father of Emanuel Moreno, soldier who died in Lebanon, decries court ruling to demolish monument established in memory of his son.

Chief Rabbinate: No compromise on Shabbat holiness

Chief Rabbis publish special statement following brouhaha over Israel Railways construction on Shabbat. 'We are not like other nations.'

Monument to fallen soldiers to be demolished

A vineyard and observation post set up in memory of 2 IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon are now ordered destroyed by Supreme Court.

Yogev: Add Rabbi Rosen to Shabbat permit committee

MK Motti Yogev has asked minister Haim Katz to appoint Rabbi Yisrael Rosen to the committee for Shabbat work permits.

'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'

Defense Minister responds to attack on home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi by Neturei Karta members.

Watch: Netanyahu lashes back at Dutch MP

Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to Dutch Muslim Parliament Member Kuzu's refusal to shake his hand.

Bibi at the Hague: Settlements aren't the problem

'The Palestinians want Tel Aviv and Akko, they don't accept any Jewish state,' Israeli Prime Minister tells journalists at Dutch parliament.

'Islamist terror is spreading throughout Europe'

'Europe is facing great challenges with the spread of Islamist terror,' Netanyahu tells Arutz Sheva ahead of trip to Netherlands.

'The Azariya trial causes damage to society'

MKs convened this evening at a special panel, in which they discussed the consequences of the Azariya trial.

'The chaos and madness have got to stop'

MK Yogev (Jewish Home) comments on the recent Shabbat construction crisis in the coalition.

Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire Katz

Ministers and Knesset Members from the Likud urge Prime Minister not to dismiss Transportation Minister over Shabbat work.

Liberman pushes clearing of Samarian minefield

Defense Ministry to pay Palestinian Authority to clear Jordanian minefield near Jewish towns.

Hanegbi to Herzog: Join the government

Likud Minister calls on opposition leader to join the coalition, says there are no significant gaps between the Likud and the Zionist Union.

Police Chief: It's natural to suspect Ethiopians

Speaking to the Bar Association, Roni Alshich touches on crime in the Arab, Ethiopian sectors - and what he's doing to take it down.

'Stop fawning over Netanyahu'

'Netanyahu doesn't care about Judea, Samaria, or fallen soldiers - until you vote against him.'

'The police have hit a new low'

11 Jews arrested for praying outside of Temple Mount

'National Service against the state? Madness.'

A new proposed law by MK Amir Ohana would cancel National Service appointments to organizations funded mainly by foreign countries

'There are post-Zionists in the Zionist Union'

Labor MK warns Kibbutz movement will not tolerate post-Zionist elements in Meretz, Zionist Union. 'We may have to dump the Labor Party'.

Coalition crisis averted

Netanyahu orders Shabbat work on train lines restricted to potentially life-threatening situations.

Haredi ultimatum: Our Shabbat, or your coalition

The heads of the haredi parties have given Netanyahu 24 hours to end the train works on Shabbat, or they will break the government.

Transportation Minister: "I can't get involved"

"I can't get involved in train works which take place on Shabbat"

'The end of Shabbat as the official day of rest'

Professor Aviad HaCohen discussed the Director-General's committee which is expected to recommend allowing commerce on Shabbat in Tel Aviv

'Nobody left behind'

Musicians put on free concert for children with disabilities at Alei Siach summer camp.

Netanyahu: Palestinians want ethnic cleansing

Prime Minister calls Arab insistence on removal of Jews from Judea and Samaria for future peace deal 'ethnic cleansing'.

President Rivlin visits the Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

'Security must change priorities in farming areas'

MKs Ohana and Broshi submitted a petition this morning to the Interior Security Minister to address the issue of defense in rural areas.