Israeli News (Page 308)


Pepper spray used in protest outside home of Minister Silman

Dozens of activists demonstrate outside home of Environmental Protection Minister in Rehovot. Three people arrested.

Pepper spray used in protest outside home of Minister Silman

Gallant to Netanyahu:

'If legislation isn't postponed, I will vote against it'

Defense Minister reportedly gave Prime Minister a few more days to try and come up with a compromise on the judicial reform.

'If legislation isn't postponed, I will vote against it'

Next week:

Leaders of protest announce 'National Paralysis Week'

Leaders of protest against the judicial reform promise series of "actions of resistance" against the government.

Leaders of protest announce 'National Paralysis Week'

Senior Israeli official:

'The Americans tried to remove Netanyahu from power twice'

Israeli official: Biden administration isn't interfering in Israel’s affairs more than previous administrations.

'The Americans tried to remove Netanyahu from power twice'

Netanyahu:

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Prime Minister responds to announcement by reservist pilots that they will not be attending training flights.

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Poll:

A new political party headed by Yoaz Hendel would grab 6 seats

Numbers show that a right-wing liberal party led by the former Minister of Communications would be the kingmaker in the next elections.

A new political party headed by Yoaz Hendel would grab 6 seats

AG rips PM's speech, demands he recuse himself in judicial reform

Despite passage of law barring Attorney General from forcing PM to recuse himself, AG demands Netanyahu not intervene in judicial reform.

AG rips PM's speech, demands he recuse himself in judicial reform

In accordance with Norwegian Law:

Minister Yoav Kisch resigns from Knesset

Kisch will be replaced in the Knesset by Sasson Guetta, who lives in Moshav Goren in the Western Galilee.

Minister Yoav Kisch resigns from Knesset

Springing forward:

Daylight Saving Time begins in Israel

At 2:00 a.m., clocks moved ahead one hour, making the time 3:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time in Israel will end on October 29, 2023.

Daylight Saving Time begins in Israel

Watch:

Hundreds of demonstrators surround MK Rothman's car

MK Simcha Rothman exits a house in Ramat Hasharon under heavy security as anti-judicial reform protesters shout at him.

Hundreds of demonstrators surround MK Rothman's car

Huwara shooting victim receives visit from former colleague

David Stern, who was wounded in a shooting attack, received a visit today from the director of his former volunteer unit.

Huwara shooting victim receives visit from former colleague

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Afternoon visits by Jews to the holiest site in Judaism to be eliminated for the next month due to Muslim holiday.

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Opposition: 'Netanyahu's statement is an illusion'

Opposition leaders denounced Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements regarding the judicial reform at a press conference this evening.

Opposition: 'Netanyahu's statement is an illusion'

Netanyahu:

'Until today my hands were tied on judicial reform dispute'

Prime Minister delivers address to the nation on the judicial reforms, says the reforms will not be shelved as he seeks a compromise.

'Until today my hands were tied on judicial reform dispute'

Torat Lehima: Judicial reform necessary for the IDF

Organization says since Aharon Barak's constitutional revolution, the Supreme Court has cost many Israelis lives.

Torat Lehima: Judicial reform necessary for the IDF

Defense Minister demands freezing of judicial reform legislation

PM Netanyahu to deliver statement at 8:40 PM as Defense Minister Gallant seeks to delay bills to allow negotiations during Knesset recess.

Defense Minister demands freezing of judicial reform legislation

Netanyahu delays flight to London until early morning

PM decided to fly to UK at 4 am rather than tonight to deal with Knesset legislation. Netanyahu will meet the British PM and Home Secretary.

Netanyahu delays flight to London until early morning

Protest movement splits:

'Marching in Bnei Brak is illegitimate and mistaken'

'Standing Together' organizes alternative to tonight's march through haredi city.

'Marching in Bnei Brak is illegitimate and mistaken'

Opposition leader refuses to cease protests on Independence Day

Lapid rejects Likud minister's appeal. 'We won't pretend we're celebrating together while the government tears the Israeli people apart.'

Opposition leader refuses to cease protests on Independence Day

Bipartisan letter:

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day

Over 90 MKs from both the coalition and opposition call on the public not to bring arguments into military cemeteries.

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day

Minister attacked:

Left-wing protester arrested after striking Avi Dichter in head

Female protester used Israeli flag to attack minister at Airport City today.

Left-wing protester arrested after striking Avi Dichter in head

'Go out to the streets':

Senior rabbis tell students to join pro-reform campaign

'We have an obligation to disprove the lies.'

Senior rabbis tell students to join pro-reform campaign

Judicial reform protests:

Parliamentary aides flooded with calls from 'concerned citizens'

Organizers provide list of phone numbers 'to prevent advisers from being able to function.'

Parliamentary aides flooded with calls from 'concerned citizens'

Mount Carmel:

Festive Rosh Chodesh prayers at Cave of Elijah the Prophet

Torah Core community of Haifa organizes music and prayers for local residents.

Festive Rosh Chodesh prayers at Cave of Elijah the Prophet

Bnei Brak:

Police 'very worried about escalation' during tonight's protest

National Unity party disassociates itself: 'We won't protest against an entire sector.'

Police 'very worried about escalation' during tonight's protest

Activists across the country show support for judicial reforms

Activists hung banners stating, "The nation chose the reform - support the reform" and "Stop Supreme Court rule, reform now!"

Activists across the country show support for judicial reforms

'Day of National Paralysis':

Over 40 protesters arrested, many roads still closed

Access road to Ashdod port blocked, protesters attempt to block Ayalon Highway, clash with police.

Over 40 protesters arrested, many roads still closed

Incapacitation Law approved in second and third readings

Law preventing A-G from declaring PM unfit for office approved by a 61 to 47 majority.

Incapacitation Law approved in second and third readings

Sanctioned Likud MK to INN:

'I stand by my comments and won't apologize for them'

MK Tally Gotliv blasts coalition members who voted to punish her for comments on Supreme Court President.

'I stand by my comments and won't apologize for them'

MK Bismuth to INN:

'I am a supporter of the reform, but I prefer unity'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why he voted in favor of the softened version of the judicial reform.

'I am a supporter of the reform, but I prefer unity'

Top US official John Kirby:

'Israel remains a strong ally and a deep, deep friend'

White House National Security Council Coordinator says "our support for Israel’s security will remain ironclad."

'Israel remains a strong ally and a deep, deep friend'

The concerning message from UAE President's close associate

Emirati businessman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who visited Israel, warned that "Israeli government's direction is contrary to Abraham Accords."

The concerning message from UAE President's close associate

MK Edelstein to protesters:

'No one threatens me with violence'

Demonstrators against judicial reform try to prevent MK Yuli Edelstein from entering the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

'No one threatens me with violence'

David Stern's victory:

Attack victim passes through Huwara with Israeli flags

David Stern, who was seriously wounded in shooting attack in Huwara, received with singing and cheers in Itamar.

Attack victim passes through Huwara with Israeli flags

Lapid: Israel is no longer America's closest ally

Opposition leader lashes out at govt. over judicial reforms, says govt. destroyed the US-Israel relationship.

Lapid: Israel is no longer America's closest ally

Electronic Handcuffs

Ben Gvir tables his proposal for electronic cuffs

Ben Gvir's bill requires judges to request a risk assessment for a man, before deciding to shackle him.

Ben Gvir tables his proposal for electronic cuffs

Israeli researchers' breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment

Team of scientists led by researchers from Hebrew University discover way to prevent pancreatic cancers from metastasizing.

Israeli researchers' breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment

Ramot Ramming Attack:

Wounded terror victim and bereaved father names his new son

Avraham Paley, who lost two of his children and was seriously injured during terror attack last month, celebrates his son's circumcision.

Wounded terror victim and bereaved father names his new son

Netanyahu clarifies:

Israel not reestablishing towns in northern Samaria

Amid sharp criticism from Biden administration, Netanyahu says nixing of Disengagement Law doesn't mean Israel rebuilding evacuated towns.

Israel not reestablishing towns in northern Samaria

Netanyahu drops out of Tel Aviv event as protesters gather

Hundreds of judicial reform protesters rally outside of Tel Aviv conference, prompting Prime Minister to drop out at the last minute.

Netanyahu drops out of Tel Aviv event as protesters gather

Jerusalem Post replaces its editor-in-chief

Avi Mayer, pro-Israel activist who has criticized the government's handling of judicial reform plan, named editor of the Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem Post replaces its editor-in-chief

Lebanon condemns Smotrich's 'deliberately provocative' statement

Lebanon joins in on condemnation of remarks made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that “there’s no such thing as a Palestinian people”.

Lebanon condemns Smotrich's 'deliberately provocative' statement

MK sanctioned following tweet against Supreme Court President

Knesset Ethics Committee disciplines MK Tally Gotliv after she blamed Supreme Court President for ramming attack in Jerusalem.

MK sanctioned following tweet against Supreme Court President

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Judges will be appointed even if Court strikes down the law'

Justice Minister tells MKs that "the judges of the Supreme Court are in a conflict of interest." His office denies the report.

'Judges will be appointed even if Court strikes down the law'

In rare move:

Israel's Ambassador to the US summoned by State Department

Ambassador Michael Herzog summoned to meeting with Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman following approval of law repealing Disengagement.

Israel's Ambassador to the US summoned by State Department

Saudi report:

UAE mulling reducing diplomatic presence in Israel

Saudi news website Elaph says UAE is upset with Netanyahu's silence in wake of controversial comments by Smotrich.

UAE mulling reducing diplomatic presence in Israel

PA organizations:

'Cancellation of Disengagement - a declaration of war'

PA chairman's spokesman blasts Israel, claims it is thwarting any possibility of preventing a security escalation.

'Cancellation of Disengagement - a declaration of war'

Minister Eli Cohen:

'Britain supports our fight against Iran'

Foreign Minister and his British counterpart sign a document that will anchor and deepen Israel-UK relations over the next ten years.

'Britain supports our fight against Iran'

Herzog wishes happy Ramadan to leaders around the world

President speaks with King of Bahrain, King of Jordan, the President of UAE, President of Turkey, the chairman of the PA, and other leaders.

Herzog wishes happy Ramadan to leaders around the world

Constitution Committee leader calls for negotiation on reforms

Constitution Committee leader Simcha Rothman and Finance Minister Smotrich call for slowing reform legislation to reach a consensus.

Constitution Committee leader calls for negotiation on reforms

Netanyahu demands Bennett be questioned over Meron disaster

PM's attorneys expected to attempt to claim Bennett bears responsibility for disaster due to being Religious Affairs Minister in 2015.

Netanyahu demands Bennett be questioned over Meron disaster

Foreign Min, Cohen launches Binyamin Young Ambassadors program

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen holds first visit to Binyamin region, praises Israel Ganz's efforts to secure NIS 7.4 billion for infrastructure.

Foreign Min, Cohen launches Binyamin Young Ambassadors program

Foreign Ministry to train settlement teens as Israel advocates

New program launched by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will train teenage residents of Binyamin district of Samaria as Israel advocates.

Foreign Ministry to train settlement teens as Israel advocates

Judicial reform:

Poll reveals 88 percent of haredim support government

Most haredim see dispute as outgrowth of "Anyone but Bibi" movement.

Poll reveals 88 percent of haredim support government

What has this country come to?

Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Head of Yad Lebanim hopes 'politicians will stay away from Mount Herzl on Memorial Day.'

Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Pro-judicial reform event:

Hundreds gather in Yavneh, tell govt not to back down

'Over the past 30 years, the country has been ruled by a Supreme Court dictatorship.'

Hundreds gather in Yavneh, tell govt not to back down