Israeli News (Page 317)

Significant achievement for Binyamin: Extensive building permits

Over 2,000 housing units to be advanced in Binyamin. Council chairman Yisrael Gantz: 'on way to 100,000s of residents in Binyamin.'

Activist slams Netanyahu gov:

'They are demolishing Jewish plantations in the heart of Israel'

Land of Israel legal activist Nati Rom describes "police violence" while demolishing Jewish orchard in Samaria.

Despite PM's orders:

Security forces resume demolishing Jewish grove

Netanyahu orders demolition of Shilo olive grove halted after violence. Despite this, demolition resumes Wednesday evening.

Override Clause

MK Moshe Gafni leaves Knesset in anger

Gafni left the Knesset building in protest over the fact that the coalition removed from its agenda the bill for the override clause.

Ben Gvir: This isn't what we signed up for

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to the destruction of the vineyard in Shiloh and the police violence directed against MK Son Har-Melech.

Cancellation of Disengagement Law passes in 1st reading

Bill would end policy making it illegal for Jews to live in northern Samaria after nearly 18 years.

Barcelona city council rejects mayor’s un-twinning with Tel Aviv

Council votes down mayor's severing of Israel ties but vote is only symbolic, with members not having veto over decision.

After uprooting of vineyard:

MK Tal: This is not how you run a stable coalition

After evacuation of vineyard, Tal says: "Contrary to coalition agreements, Gallant wants to prove that he promotes left-wing policies.

Danny Danon:

'Nikki Haley has the tools to do good things for US and Israel'

MK Danny Danon gives his support to Ambassador Haley after she announces she is running for president in 2024.

Lapid demands judicial reform be frozen for 60 days

Opposition leader gives list of demands before entering negotiations over judicial reform bills.

MK accuses Border Policeman of sexually assaulting her

Otzma Yehudit MK Limor Son Har-Melech says 1 of the officers who formed tiny human chain around her 'did something which is forbidden.'

Coalition cancels vote on key bill in judicial reform package

In apparent concession aimed at jumpstarting compromise talks with the Opposition, Coalition nixes planned vote on Override Clause.

Precedent-setting ruling rejects infiltrator's asylum request

Judge Hanania Guggenheim rules that fear of being drafted into Eritrean army is not valid grounds for refugee status.

Watch:

MKs block police as clashes breaks out during Samaria demolition

Soldiers filmed kicking protester in the face during demolition of Samaria orchard. Right-wing MKs attempt to physically block demolition.

New Samaria demolition reignites coalition crisis

Defense Minister Gallant again overrides Smotrich, orders Samaria demolition.

Lapid takes shot at Ben Gvir:

'What's next for terror prisoners, shampoo without conditioner?'

Opposition leader mocks National Security Minister after he ordered that the showering time of terrorist prisoners be limited.

Bereaved mother:

'May we know to live together not only when we bury our dead'

Miriam Peretz, who lost both her sons during their IDF service, talks about her condolence visit to the Paley family.

Smotrich:

'There are things in the reform that we would be willing to fix'

Finance Minister speaks to Facebook users on judicial reform: We need to try and reach agreements. We know how to do it.

After Lapid and Gantz:

President Herzog meets MK Rothman

President repeats his call for negotiations and for reaching that will benefit the State of Israel and its citizens.

Gedera rape:

Another suspect arrested, nationalistic motive ruled out

Police summon for questioning a second suspect defined as "significant" in the rape of a mother of three in Gedera.

PM Netanyahu pays condolence visit to Paley family after ramming

PM and his wife visit family which lost 8 and 6-year-old children in ramming attack last week. PM asks to put their picture in his office.

MK Rothman:

Ready to make weighty compromises if opposition supports reform

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman says he is willing to compromise on judicial reforms, but won't halt legislation.

9,000 new housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

The cabinet has decided to immediately implement several decisions to strengthen Judea and Samaria.

'Family' in Givatayim:

Drag queen to perform at 'story hour' for 3-5-year-olds

Municipality defends drag queen's appearance as promoting the importance of family and loving one another.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'The US administration knows we're committed to the settlements'

Despite their protests, we're going to normalize life in Judea and Samaria, says Finance Minister.

Ron Huldai:

'I'm not inciting to violence, I want to prevent it'

Following inflammatory comments at Monday's anti-government protest, Tel Aviv Mayor defends himself.

Settlement leader: 'A day of celebration for Zionism'

Israel Ganz touts recognition for outpost communities and government plan to expand farm into a village.

Ex-Chief of Israel Air Force

'Social unity, not just by military prowess is key to our power'

Heartwarming glimpse of the IAF pilots who visited the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem to work with children with disabilities.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'Left-wingers are the most violent, lying thugs in the country'

Likud MK presents battle over judicial reform as one of haves vs. have-nots. "They'll give us some things, but they won't let us rule."

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'Don't portray the protesters as left-wingers'

MK Meirav Cohen: The desire to preserve democracy has nothing to do with being on the right or the left.

Report:

FM Cohen to meet Erdogan

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is expected to visit Ankara and meet Turkey's President and Foreign Minister.

MK Boaz Bismuth to INN:

'No one sought dialogue during the Disengagement and Oslo'

MK Bismuth welcomes the President's proposal but notes that more drastic steps taken by the left over the years were made without dialogue.

Ehud Olmert:

'War is waged in face-to-face combat'

Former Prime Minister calls for the protest against the judicial reform to move to the next stage.

Increasing the pressure:

Ben Gvir orders to limit showering time of terrorist prisoners

National Security Minister orders that each terrorist prisoner be limited four minutes of showering.

Gantz to Levin:

'Freeze the legislation - and we can negotiate tonight'

National Unity chairman speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin about the possibility of reaching a compromise on the judicial reform.

Jerusalem Arab neutralized after trying to run over soldiers

Soldiers spotted a car speeding towards them while operating in the Arab neighborhood of Shuafat.

Bennett:

'Real danger of civil war, accept President's mediation'

Former PM calls on coalition to halt judicial reform bill, opposition to stop protests for 1 week to allow for negotiations.

Report:

A-G bars Netanyahu from speaking on President's proposal

Netanyahu's attorneys ask Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to allow PM to publicly speak of President Herzog's mediation offer.

After rescuing 19 people:

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

IDF medical aid delegation continues to provide assistance in Turkey after earthquake as search and rescue delegation comes home.

Judicial reform:

Justice Minister calls to meet Opposition leaders tonight

Opposition leader Lapid says he will only agree to meet Justice Min. Levin, Constitution Committee chair Rothman if legislation is halted.

United Hatzalah launches air medical unit with 3 medevac copters

New unit will provide immediate air medical assistance in the north, center, and south of Israel, become fully operational by March.

US condemns shooting of PA Arab by 'Israeli settler'

US Office of Palestinian Affairs calls for 'investigation of shooting that leads to accountability and prevents future settler violence.'

Turkey earthquake:

Watch: Israeli 'Olive Branch' delegation welcomed home

PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and Chief of Staff Halevi participate in ceremony for Israeli rescue mission returning from Turkey.

Netanyahu to opposition:

'Stop deliberately plunging country into anarchy'

PM calls on opposition leaders to 'come to their senses' after 60,000 demonstrate against judicial reforms outside the Knesset.

Stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem

17-year-old victim in mild to moderate condition after being stabbed by 14-year-old terrorist. Attacker is in custody.

'Inciting violence:'

Likud files police complaint against Tel Aviv Mayor

Likud accuses Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai of 'inciting violence and rebellion' after he says democracy can only be restored 'via bloodshed.'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai:

'Democracy can only be restored via bloodshed'

"Ron Huldai must be investigated for incitement to murder," respond coalition members.

Judicial Reform:

Tens of thousands of left-wing protesters rally outside Knesset

'We will fight until we are victorious,' vows Opposition Leader Yair Lapid at demonstration outside of Knesset against judicial reform plan.

Ramming attack:

Avraham Noach, father of two murdered boys, in need of prayers

"He doesn't know yet... we can only pray that G-d will give him strength to face the new reality."

Mother of terror victim:

'My daughter-in-law is still utterly traumatized'

Alter Shlomo Lederman's wife was at his side when the terrorist rammed his car into him. She was splashed with his blood.

Ushi's teacher relates:

'The day I had to tell his class was the hardest day in my life'

"I gave each boy a few minutes to express his feelings. They're traumatized."

Online Seduction:

Jerusalem Arabs arrested for sex crimes against Israeli teen

Two residents of Shuafat arrested for sex crimes against 15-year-old Israeli girl they met on the Instagram social media outlet.

Chaos in Knesset committee:

14 MKs ejected during debate on judicial reform

Opposition members sang, screamed, jumped over tables, and sat on the floor.

Judicial Reform Compromise:

Judicial committee chief endorses Herzog's reform compromise

Simcha Rothman invites Opposition, chief justice to negotiate with Coalition, says president's proposed compromise not far from his own plan

Haredi lawmakers downplay Herzog's speech

MK Gafni asked about President Herzog's call for a compromise on judicial reform: It's not relevant. Minister Porush criticized as well.

US official:

'We strongly oppose expansion of settlements'

Senior US administration official: We’re concerned by reports about a process to legalize outposts that are illegal under Israeli law.