Bill to determine the state's name is 'Israel'
MK Hazan has bill passed in first reading to anchor name of state in law; 'today MKs can sign off as a member of Kingdom of Palestine.'
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How much? MKs vote to raise their own salaries
MKs livid after committee shoots down suggestion to stop 'embarrassing' increases; current monthly income: over 40,000 shekels.
Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust government
Official 2015 Democracy Index also reveals deep divide in Israeli-Arab relations on political level - though not personal level.
Yisrael Beytenu the 'only right, secular party'?
Avigdor Liberman slams Likud as 'sellouts' to haredi community after changes slated for draft law.
Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban
Bennett: 'I'm for preserving status quo, now it is correct not to allow Jews to pray,' says Jewish construction is ongoing.
Hot tempers between Chief Rabbinate and Rav Stav
Unkosher products found in Shoham event hall. Rabbinate officials: 'Rav Stav should careful check the kashrut system in his home.'
PM: Meeting with Obama is 'important'
Netanyahu eulogizes Israel's fifth president and discusses upcoming meeting with US president at Cabinet meeting on Sunday.
Shas chair slams 'problematic' Baratz appointment
Aryeh Deri joins chorus of dissent against PR chief, says he trusts Netanyahu to 'make the right decision.'
Chabad emissary confab begins
About 3,500 shluchim take part in massive conference in Brooklyn, NYC.
PM says his PR pick apologized for Facebook posts
Netanyahu says his choice for hasbarah czar, Dr. Ran Baratz, posted 'improper' comments about Rivlin, Obama.
Likud ministers tussle over 'reforming' Army Radio
Culture Minister accuses Yaalon of 'insensitivity' to public while Defense Minister suggests she 'look elsewhere' for headlines.
Jewish Home drama: MK severely punished
Bennett and Magal sanction Yogev for not taking part in anti-parent bill, after verbal clash between Magal and Yogev.
DM: Keeping terrorists' bodies not a deterrent
Freshmen MKs attack Ya'alon for suggesting keeping hold of terrorists' bodies not a proven deterrent, following recent return of bodies.
'People are willing to commit suicide'
Hundreds hole up in Givat Ze'ev synagogue that High Court wants razed, prepare for confrontation.
MK defends citizens who chased terrorist
Jewish Home's MK Magal says there is nothing wrong with taking out terrorists before helping wounded.
Bennett meets PM, demands tougher policies
Jewish Home Chairman will tell Netanyahu not to return terrorist's bodies, resume building in Judea and Samaria.
Ancient fortress solves riddle of Macabbean revolt
Archaeologists make breathtaking discovery of Antiochus's fortress, replete with weapons bearing his mark that were used to fight Jews.
Tougher sentences for rock-throwers ratified
Three-year minimum sentence imposed; social security payments of offenders to be stripped and - in the case of minors - of their parents.
Law to expose links between NGOs, foreign sources
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's proposed amendment to make abundantly clear who stirs the pot of Israeli politics, in her words.
Lapid: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios
Jewish Home officials accuse Netanyahu of betraying voters on the right, after Lapid claims he was offered ministries held by Jewish Home.
'Embarrassing concession'
Govt. breaks promise, returns terrorists' bodies
Five bodies returned in breach of Cabinet decision; Liberman: 'this is ransom pay.' Zionist Camp: hypocritical 'govt. is weak.'
Deri to become the first Periphery Minister
Deri set to step down from Economy Ministry to let gas plan pass without being involved, will become first minister of periphery.
'Israel allows terror education in its capital'
Activist reveals crucial admission regarding terror indoctrination made during special Knesset Committee session.
Attorney: 'Demolishing homes a deterrent'
At hearing over demolition orders for homes of seven terrorists, state urges Supreme Court to consider opinion of security officials.
Netanyahu weighs implementing security court
Security tribunal would likely deal with terrorist home demolitions, administrative detention and citizenship revocation.
Stop 'soft' building freeze, MKs, officials demand
Jewish Home MKs and heads of local authorities demand Naftali Bennett 'take action' against lack of construction in Judea-Samaria.
Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?
Fierce debate rages in Knesset committee over ascent to Temple Mount, in which MK Gafni blames terror on Jewish presence at holiest site.
Knesset boosts security due to terror wave
MKs to receive extra security as terror heightens - but no new measures for MKs in Judea-Samaria.
A-G prohibits shooting terrorists once neutralized
Despite unprecedented terror wave, firing shots is a last resort, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein insists.
PM denies Israel blocking Temple Mount cameras
PM denies Waqf claims that Israel stalling placement of CCTV cameras - but says they must be coordinated with Israel.
Lapid calls to prosecute Jewish Home MK
Yesh Atid head demands MK Moti Yogev be prosecuted for comments attacking High Court Judge for halting terrorist home demolitions.
PM says he may take away east Jerusalemites' IDs
Netanyahu tells Knesset committee he intends to tour eastern Jerusalem ahead of crucial decision that may change capital's future.
'Rocks and firebombs a regular occurrence here'
Beit El council head Shai Alon visits Tahel Sofer, 3, who was injured in a firebomb attack on Friday.
Bennett: Court isn't the enemy of the people
Jewish Home chairman tries to lower flames of acrimony between MK Yogev and courts, over Supreme Court's 'pro-terrorist' decision.
'It's such a nightmare, to see your child burning'
Sigal Sofer recounts the moments in which Arabs hurled firebombs at her car, setting her 3-year-old daughter on fire.
Video: 'I pushed him away and shot him'
58-year-old Yisrael Ben-Aharon describes from his hospital bed how he successfully fought off his attacker, despite being badly injured.
Hundreds attend funeral of Har Nof Victim Rotman
Hundreds of people attend funeral for Rabbi Haim Yehiel Rotman, who died from injuries sustained during synagogue massacre.
Bibi orders Jewish State Bill vote delayed
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Justice Minister Shaked not to bring Jewish State Bill to vote in Knesset tomorrow.
Aryeh Deri resigns from Economy Ministry
Shas head Aryeh Deri steps down from role as Economy Minister. MK Yellin: 'Deri is a coward and not a leader.'
Ahmed Tibi Has Minister Thrown Out of Knesset
Ze'ev Elkin accuses Ahmed Tibi of having blood on his hands, prompting Deputy Speaker to remove him from the Knesset.
