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Online Campaign for Terrorist Death Penalty Law
Yisrael Beytenu's Sharon Gal pushes for public pressure ahead of critical debate Sunday on his bill to execute terrorists.
MKs Demand a Diplomatic Solution in Gaza
At Knesset session various MKs warn 'next round' is coming and can only be avoided by diplomacy, but remain divided over policy.
Bereaved Father: At Last, Our Sons Are Recognized
IDF recognizes Protective Edge as fully fledged campaign. Netanyahu tells father: we must be like a whale among the sharks.
Lapid: Bibi Must Resign if Iran Nuke Deal Signed
Yesh Atid head says bad deal would be Netanyahu's failure, says Israel 'spits in the face' of US Jews with conversion decision.
Minister Gathers Police Top Brass after Suicide
Interior Security Minister Erdan tells police's top officers they need to stand up for each other when under external attack.
Rise in Gun Sales: Jews Are Arming
In the wake of terror wave, residents of Jerusalem neighborhoods are taking advantage of new regulations that allow them to arm.
Bill on Foster Care Favors Uncles, Grandparents
Bill approved by gov't committee would encourage handing over children to relatives instead of other families.
Jewish Home Enraged by Approval of Shas 'Reforms'
Jewish Home officials slam Likud for stealing Religious-Zionist votes in last election and now doing everything to service haredi parties.
Liberman: Netanyahu Gov Won't Last the Year
MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Israel's loss of deterrence is a greater threat than Hamas or ISIS.
PM: 'Our Hearts Are with the Egyptian People'
'ISIS acts with extraordinary cruelty on both our northern and our southern border,' says prime minister.
Jewish Home Demands Construction
Jewish Home calls on Netanyahu to respond to terror wave by renewing construction in Judea and Samaria and cancelling Ramadan “gestures”.
PM, Ya'alon Vow to End Terror at Victims' Bedsides
Both officials promise to fight to stop wave of terror attacks as they visit stabbing victims in Jerusalem hospital.
Samaria MKs Demand Iron Fist against Terror
MKs Bezalel Smotrich, Moti Yogev say Ramadan gestures must be cancelled, Jewish communities enlarged.
Bostoner Rebbe: Israel All Jews' Focal Point
Rabbi of famous hassidic movement recalls premonitions of the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza and calls for Jewish unity.
Danon: Prevent Ghattas from Next Knesset Run
Science Minister urges A-G to deem Gaza 'hostile territory' thereby preventing flotilla-participating MK from running in next elections.
Rabbinate Cracks Down After Marrying Two Woman
After Rabbinate fooled into marrying a woman to a transgender man, Religion Ministry demands computerized background testing.
Parents Launch School Strikes in 70 Cities
Parents protest overcrowding in the classroom by keeping kids home; Ed. Minister Bennett says 'parents are right, but strike not practical.'
Liberman Calls Abbas a 'Diplomatic Terrorist'
Responding to PA suit against Israel at ICC, ex-foreign minister argues there will be no chance of peace as long as Abbas is in power.
Marriage of Woman and Transgender Man Nullified
Rabbinate discovers one half of couple married two weeks ago is transgender man; marriage license revoked.
Opposition MK Slams 'Farcical' Committee
MK Stav Shaffir calls for greater transparency in Ministerial Committee for Legislation, calls on MKs to prove 'loyalty' to Israeli public.
Minister Ariel: Left Shouldn't Celebrate Just Yet
Despite A-G claim that national service ban to far-left NGOs is 'illegal,' Uri Ariel determined not to fund groups working against Israel.
Likud MK Calls for Targeted Killings of Terrorists
MK Yoav Kish says Israel must kill terrorists who are preparing to fire rockets on Israel - before they carry out the rocket attacks.
Justice Min. Urged to End Temple Mount 'Wild West'
Temple Mount activists including Yehuda Glick meet with Ayelet Shaked, call for rule of law, freedom of worship on Judaism's holiest site.
The Left Versus... The Left
Meretz chairman Zehava Galon refuses to participate with Zionist Union, Yesh Atid after latter two skip critical vote.
Enough is enough
Budget for Mount of Olives Security to Be Doubled
Religious Affairs Min. says doubling security budget for Mount of Olives is part of Shas coalition deal; 'Jews afraid to bury their dead.'
MK: Leftist Agitators 'Would Be Shot in the US'
Jordan Valley Regional Council head asserts photographers from left-wing groups disseminate names of farmers in Europe.
Netanyahu: Israel Does Not Commit War Crimes
Prime Minister condemns UN report alleging Israeli war crimes, and HRC for 'doing everything but worrying about human rights.'
Gaza Flotilla May Keep Shas MK from Son's Wedding
After learning MK Ghattas plans to board Gaza flotilla, MK Mergi calls off mutual absence deal they had agreed on.
Doctor: Miraculous Recovery of Stabbed Officer
Trauma head at hospital talks about 'dramatic transition' from dying officer stabbed by Arab terrorist to now stable condition.
Netanyahu: Border Policeman Is 'a Big Hero'
Prime Minister spoke with Border Police commander and lauded the heroism of policeman who was stabbed, shot attacker.
Netanyahu: Terror Attacks Prove Security is Key
Prime Minister opens Cabinet with reference to Friday's shooting attack - and implies international pressure will lead to more of them.
Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His Anti-Israel Bias
Pointing out daily slaughter of children in Middle East, deputy FM slams UN head's accusation about Gazan children.
Erdan Slams Ex-Envoy for Obama Bashing
Strategic Affairs Minister says Kulanu MK Michael Oren's recent attacks on US President Barack Obama 'don't match the reality.'
Haredi MK Fuming over Reports of PM's Budget Cuts
Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman (UTJ) threatens he will not allow anyone to touch 'child allowances and funding for yeshivas.'
'Reform Jews a Disaster to the Nation of Israel'
Religious Affairs Minister Azulai and Justice Minister Shaked discuss Women of the Wall, and their insistence on causing 'provocations.'
Lapid Warns Israel Has 'Lost the Ear' of the US
Yesh Atid chairman says reports Netanyahu was invited to the White House only after Iran deal are a bad sign for everyone.
PM: Free Speech Does Not Mean Public Funding
Condemning Kotler's remarks, PM stresses importance of free speech, while noting not every opinion expressed deserves funding.
MKs Left and Right Blast Kotler
MKs from right and left criticize actor Oded Kotler, who compared Likud voters to "straw-chewing beasts".
Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee
Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal on a change in the primaries system.
