Rabbinical court allows nursing mother to marry
Haifa Rabbinical Court uses a fascinating ruling by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to permit the marriage of a young nursing mother to another man.
Haifa Rabbinical Court uses a fascinating ruling by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to permit the marriage of a young nursing mother to another man.

Meretz MK plans to run for leadership, says party's future should not depend on how many seats Labor receives.

Jewish Home MK slams Opposition leader Herzog's willingness to hand responsibility for Temple Mount to Saudi Arabia.

Zionist Union MK Herzog says Israelis ready for peace, suggests offering Saudi Arabia central role in deciding Temple Mount's future.

Passing of MK Yogev's mother means he will likely miss vote, jeopardizing required majority - but coalition leaders still seek to hold vote.

When it rains in Hevron, the Cave of the Patriarchs is flooded. The Muslim Waqf, backed by the Supreme Court refuses to roof the building.

PM Netanyahu's office contradicts former Shabak head Yoram Cohen's claim about the provision of security details for Netanyahu's sons.

Chief Rabbi leads group of rabbis, farmers and students in special prayer for rain held on island in Kinneret created by drought.

Haredi parties condition support for death penalty for terrorists on Yisrael Beytenu's support of law closing supermarkets on Shabbat.

62 MKs vote in favor of bill which would provide government funding for candidates in primary elections.

Coalition decides to postpone vote on Supermarket Law for one week, after understanding there will not be a majority.

World Zionist Organization survey shows spike in anti-Semitism in the US over past year.

Following assurances by Jewish Home MK that funds will be transferred, MDA reopens Judea and Samaria branches.

Yesha Council, representing half a million Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria, rejects offer by United Hatzalah to fill in for MDA.

Knesset Speaker says that if the opposition appeals to Supreme Court against Recommendations Law, he will prevent filibusters in the future.

Zionist Union MKs criticize meeting of Likud Central Committee where vote will take place on applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Otzma Yehudit activists arrive with mock guillotine to military court, as terrorist who murdered members of Salomon family convicted.

Culture Minister Miri Regev blasts Arab MK Hanin Zoabi: 'Your presence here is a stain on Israeli democracy.'

Public Security Minister Erdan presents new plan for dealing with people, mostly PA residents, illegally residing in Israel.

MK who decried nuclear family as 'the least safe place for children' sets her sights on Justice Ministry.

Former minister Gideon Sa'ar says PM Netanyahu should not resign, has wide base of support.

Defense Minister Liberman says PM Netanyahu is innocent until proven guilty, calls the investigations an attempt at 'political shake-up.'

MK Yuli Edelstein to dozens of his colleagues: Support the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Yisrael Beytenu's death penalty for terrorists law approved by coalition leaders' forum and will be voted upon by the Knesset.

New bill seeks to allow expulsion of a terrorist's family. 'If one knows his family will be expelled, he will think twice before attacking.'

MK Ben Reuven says what the IDF does to prevent a war is just as important as efforts to win the war.'

MK Oren Hazan demands Knesset Speaker take action over anti-Israel statements made by Arab MKs.

MK Berko responds to foiled Hamas attempt to kidnap Jew on Hanukkah. 'They want to repeat Shalit deal' when 1,000 terrorists were freed.'

Finance Committee agrees to transfer $12,800,000 budget to protect school, civilian buses.

Activists call for end to discriminatory policies on Temple Mount, insist Jews be allowed to ascend, pray, as they wish.

Defense Minister Liberman pledges to crack down on Hamas terror tunnels. "Israel won't tolerate tunnels being dug into its territory.'

Likud MK welcomes recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, says the move will actually bring peace closer.

Jewish Home minister demands arrest of Arab assailants who assaulted Israeli 13-year-olds, stole pistol, during attempted lynch.

Store owners' union says Yisrael Beytenu's vote against law forcing stores to close on Shabbat is attempt to 'eliminate' small businesses.

Head of Gush Etzion Council to Arutz Sheva: 'The world recognized our right to this land, but the government of Israel is still hesitating.'

Labor leader Avi Gabbay says US Jews contribute to Israel's security, slams PM Netanyahu for 'abandoning' relationship with them.

46 MKs vote in favor of bill which would prohibit police from making recommendations for and against prosecution following investigation.

Residents of embattled Jewish neighborhood south of Jerusalem rally supporters, call for community's legal status to be normalized.

The Ministerial Legislative Committee approves bill allowing demobilized soldiers to use government grant as they wish with no restrictions.

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman resigns from his post, but his UTJ party remains in coalition.
