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Israel's new kickboxing champ is a recent immigrant from India

Obed Hrangchal could soon be representing Israel in international competitions.

Israel's new kickboxing champ is a recent immigrant from India

Abbas' office to Smotrich:

'The Palestinians are the owners of this land'

Office of PA chairman condemns Smotrich's remarks that “there is no such thing as a Palestinian people.”

'The Palestinians are the owners of this land'

Minister Levin:

'Disqualification of judicial reform would be unacceptable'

Justice Minister warns Supreme Court against striking down the laws related to the judicial reform: It would be crossing every red line.

'Disqualification of judicial reform would be unacceptable'

In second and third readings:

Knesset approves law canceling expulsion from northern Samaria

The bill lifts the ban on entering and staying in areas in northern Samaria, which was established during the 2005 Disengagement.

Knesset approves law canceling expulsion from northern Samaria

Israel Dog Unit holds search and rescue drill for police

The Israel Dog Unit led a simulated search to train a senior officers' course in finding missing people.

Israel Dog Unit holds search and rescue drill for police

National Security Advisor:

'Israel committed to uphold peace treaty with Jordan'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks to Jordanian Foreign Minister following uproar over Smotrich's comments in Paris.

'Israel committed to uphold peace treaty with Jordan'

'Deri 2 Law' approved by Knesset in first reading

The law stipulates that the Supreme Court will not be able to hold a judicial review of ministerial appointments.

'Deri 2 Law' approved by Knesset in first reading

US mayors gain first-hand understanding of Israel on AJC trip

Trip sees mayors given the opportunity to learn about Israel up close, and to engage with Israeli counterparts on mutual issues.

US mayors gain first-hand understanding of Israel on AJC trip

Likud approves softened judicial selection bill

4 MKs vote against bill which would give politicians more say over Judicial Selection Committee. MK Danon calls bill a 'capitulation.'

Likud approves softened judicial selection bill

White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'

White House spokesperson John Kirby avoids questions on possible Netanyahu visit, lauds Israel's 'peace efforts.'

White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'

Report:

Defense Min. threatens to resign over judicial reform protests

PM says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will likely resign if no compromise reached as hundreds of reservists refuse to report for duty.

Defense Min. threatens to resign over judicial reform protests

30-year-old father of 4 revived after late-night cardiac arrest

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to call about man who collapsed at his house in Bnei Brak.

30-year-old father of 4 revived after late-night cardiac arrest

Yossi Dagan:

'There's nothing political about protecting human lives'

Samaria Council head lashes out at interviewer who tried to stop him from criticizing the government.

'There's nothing political about protecting human lives'

Poll: 71% of Palestinian Arabs support Huwara terrorist shooting

More than 2/3 of Palestinians support new terrorist groups like the Lions' Den, just 21% oppose last month's deadly terror attack in Huwara.

Poll: 71% of Palestinian Arabs support Huwara terrorist shooting

Shekel falls to lowest level against the dollar in 4 years

Israeli currency weakest in years, business leaders call for full adoption of President's proposal for judicial reform.

Shekel falls to lowest level against the dollar in 4 years

Study warns Israel may be facing opioid epidemic

Israel surges to first place in global use of opioid pain narcotics, surpassing the US, new study reveals.

Study warns Israel may be facing opioid epidemic

Judicial reform:

Rothman clarifies compromise offer

'Even though opposition is boycotting us, we're extending a hand toward them,' says Constitution Committee chairman.

Rothman clarifies compromise offer

MK Tally Gotliv:

'This isn't compromise, it's surrender'

Likud MK reacts to government's offer to limit use of majority on Judicial Selection Committee.

'This isn't compromise, it's surrender'

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari:

'Netanyahu fails to grasp the Arab mind'

Former Otzma Yehudit MK predicts massive outbreak of Arab-Israeli violence if government continues to procrastinate.

'Netanyahu fails to grasp the Arab mind'

Social media incitement:

'Haredim should hang themselves with their tefillin'

Israeli arrested after post that includes call to murder 'stupid Bibi, wife, and retarded child.'

'Haredim should hang themselves with their tefillin'

Smotrich in Paris:

'There is no such thing as a Palestinian people'

Finance Minister speaks at Paris event in memory of Likud activist: The truth needs to be told without bowing to distortions of history.

'There is no such thing as a Palestinian people'

Bitan's warning to Netanyahu

MK David Bitan calls on Netanyahu to stop the legislation of the judicial reform.

Bitan's warning to Netanyahu

After warning about reform:

Consul General in New York summoned by Foreign Ministry

Israel's Consul General in New York, Asaf Zamir, had warned US Jewish donors against the Israeli government’s planned judicial reform.

Consul General in New York summoned by Foreign Ministry

MK Kahana to Netanyahu:

'Only you can stop the rift in the nation now'

MK Matan Kahana asks Prime Minister to stop the discussions on the judicial reform until after Independence Day.

'Only you can stop the rift in the nation now'

Coalition parties agree:

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Coalition parties to promote legislation which would abolish automatic veto of judges who are members of the Judicial Selection Committee.

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Exclusive:

Netanyahu's security detail increased following threats

Israel National News learns that security detail for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been increased to the maximum and highest level.

Netanyahu's security detail increased following threats

Netanyahu speaks to Biden:

'Israel was and will be a strong and vibrant democracy'

Netanyahu and Biden speak about Iran and judicial reform. White House: Biden offered support for compromise on the proposed reforms.

'Israel was and will be a strong and vibrant democracy'

Ancient mosaic floor re-uncovered in central Israel

An ancient mosaic floor adorned with colorful floral designs has been re-uncovered after 40 years, along the Israel National Trail.

Ancient mosaic floor re-uncovered in central Israel

Ahead of Ramadan:

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

At the joint summit in Egypt, Israel and the Palestinians repeated their commitment to agreements made at the previous summit in Jordan.

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

Yossi Dagan to US Ambassador:

'Come look terror victims in the eyes'

The Samaria Regional Council Chief called on Ambassador Tom Nides to explain the American pressure on the Israeli government and IDF.

'Come look terror victims in the eyes'

Yitzhak Wasserlauf:

'I won't let demonstrations harm Aliyah'

Activists are planning to demonstrate outside a conference that intends to encourage medical professionals to immigrate to Israel.

'I won't let demonstrations harm Aliyah'

Right-wing activists hold vigil in support of judicial reform

Dozens of rightist activists brave the stormy weather to hold vigil at the site of the government meeting in support of the judicial reform.

Right-wing activists hold vigil in support of judicial reform

Following INN report:

MK Revivo pulls bill to change Central Elections Committee

According to the bill, the committee head would be appointed by the committee and Knesset Speaker and will not be a Supreme Court judge.

MK Revivo pulls bill to change Central Elections Committee

Bill to change Central Election Committee splits coalition

According to the bill, the committee head will be appointed by the committee and Knesset Speaker and will not be a Supreme Court judge.

Bill to change Central Election Committee splits coalition

Arab gunshot victim saved by United Hatzalah paramedics

Baka El Garbiya gunshot victim rescued by first responders from United Hatzalah.

Arab gunshot victim saved by United Hatzalah paramedics

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir can't order police at demonstrations

Justice Yitzhak Amit rejects petition against National Security Minister, bars him from ordering police during specific events.

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir can't order police at demonstrations

Ben-Gvir:

'Synagogue demonstrators wouldn't behave that way at a mosque'

Minister responds to anti-government demonstrators who disturbed Shabbat prayers with loudspeakers and airhorns during his visit.

'Synagogue demonstrators wouldn't behave that way at a mosque'

Graffiti takes aim at Herzog: 'Stinking Leftist'

Anti-leftist sraffiti was spray-painted in Jerusalem days after Justice Minister Levin's home was the target of vicious attacks.

Graffiti takes aim at Herzog: 'Stinking Leftist'

IDF foils smuggling of NIS 1 million in drugs

25 kg of drugs seized in attempted smuggling in southern Israel.

IDF foils smuggling of NIS 1 million in drugs

Report: A-G opposes parts of President's judicial reform plan

Attorney General's deputies say they oppose sections of judicial reform compromise which would allow Aryeh Deri to become a minister again.

Report: A-G opposes parts of President's judicial reform plan

Man arrested for spray-painting graffiti on Levin's home

Modi'in resident in his 60s detained for questioning on suspicion of spraying "Levin - enemy of the people" on the wall of Levin's home.

Man arrested for spray-painting graffiti on Levin's home

Edelstein on judicial reform:

'It can be done differently'

Yuli Edelstein says he "feels uncomfortable voting on such a heavy issue before the faction has discussed it."

'It can be done differently'

PA cabinet leader claims:

'This land has been ours since the time of the Canaanites'

Mohammad Shtayyeh: We do not need to provide proof that we are the original owners of the land in Judea and Samaria.

'This land has been ours since the time of the Canaanites'

Ahmed Tibi declares:

'Without us, Lapid will never be Prime Minister again'

MK Tibi reveals: When we didn't vote against Bennett government, Lapid came to me and said: Thank you, I will never forget this.

'Without us, Lapid will never be Prime Minister again'

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

Senior member from haredi party says there is a willingness to compromise on Override Clause in exchange for better draft law.

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

MK Avigdor Liberman:

'Netanyahu more dangerous than Iran'

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman said after reading what senior officials said, he concluded that the Prime Minister is the biggest threat.

'Netanyahu more dangerous than Iran'

Chief Rabbi:

'We need dialogue, I'm worried about civil war'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said that the public needs to understand that the Supreme Court has no say on matters of religion.

'We need dialogue, I'm worried about civil war'

Violence at protests against judicial reform

The weekly protest against the judicial reform was accompanied by a violent incidents and multiple arrests in several locations.

Violence at protests against judicial reform

Watch:

Actress Noa Tishby talks with Bill Maher about judicial reform

The actress claims that the majority of Israelis are against the reforms and believes that the legislation will not pass.

Actress Noa Tishby talks with Bill Maher about judicial reform

Protesters riot near synagogue where Ben-Gvir prayed

Dozens of protesters gathered in Kfar Uria, where National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir spent the weekend.

Protesters riot near synagogue where Ben-Gvir prayed

Poll:

Netanyahu and Lapid weaken, Gantz gains strength

Channel 12 News poll finds a new right-wing party that opposes judicial reform would win 10 Knesset seats.

Netanyahu and Lapid weaken, Gantz gains strength

'I'm deeply concerned'

Israeli Consul General warns against judicial reform

Israel's Consul General in New York warns US Jewish donors that he is deeply concerned about the current state of affairs in Israel.

Israeli Consul General warns against judicial reform

Likud officials:

'This isn't the Bibi we know, it's his look-alike'

Senior Likud officials critical of PM over his handling of the judicial reform: He left the issue "abandoned" in the hands of Levin.

'This isn't the Bibi we know, it's his look-alike'

On sidelines of 67th CSW:

Israel's UN mission holds event on domestic violence

Ambassador Erdan urges flipping the equation "to break the hold that the abuser has on the abused."

Israel's UN mission holds event on domestic violence

Blinken on judicial reform: 'Consensus is the best path forward'

US Secretary of State says it's not up to him to give opinion on reforms but calls for negotiations between sides to come to a deal.

Blinken on judicial reform: 'Consensus is the best path forward'

Mark Levin lauds wife's fundraising run in J'lem half-marathon

Julie Strauss participates in half-marathon fundraising effort to benefit Jerusalem terror victims.

Mark Levin lauds wife's fundraising run in J'lem half-marathon