Politics & Gov

‘Boycott Britain,’ Suggests Kadima MK

Kadima MK Tirosh suggests a boycott of goods from Britain, which has urged Judea and Samaria foods to be labeled “Israeli settlement produce."

PA Confiscates, Destroys $50,000 Worth of Israeli Goods

The PA, encouraged by EU boycotts of products in Judea and Samaria, dumped $50,000 worth of Dead Sea cosmetics in trash containers on Wednesday.

Barak: Hesder Rabbis Will Not Issue an Ultimatum

After meeting Rabbi Chaim Druckman, Barak said Hesder rabbis do not plan to get tough in the matter of Har Bracha.

Ashkenazi: Police Better than IDF for Evictions

Chief of Staff says the Hesder soldiers are excellent but 'we cannot accept' a situation in which a soldier has two commanders.

'We Will Sue Terrorists in Britain'

The Almagor terror victims group says it will file charges in Britain for the arrest of Arab terrorists under the laws used to threaten MK Livni.

Ahava Products Turn Dutch Officials Red

Dutch officials are investigating Ahava Dead Sea products to determine if minerals are stolen from "occupied" Arabs.

IDF Generals Deliver Sobering Chanukah Messages

Head of Southern Command: quiet on southern front is temporary. MI Head: enemy can hit Tel Aviv. Chief of Staff: we have no illusions.

Global Anti-Semitism ‘Alive and Kicking’

Information & Diaspora Affairs Minister Yuli Edelstein says Jews around the world are in danger. A conference focuses on the issue Wednesday.

Finance Minister: ‘Spendthrift’ Court Interferes in Economy

The High Court is a spendthrift panel that tries to replace the government in determining how to spend money, Finance Minister Steinitz charged.

MKs are Punished, Center-Left Joins Left

Labor MKs are "punished" for not voting with the government, and Kadima rewards them – at its own expense.

Litzman Pushes Through Dental Package

Telephone vote adding children's dental care to the national health care package could make Israeli kids smile brighter.

Rabbi Waldman: 'We Are All Har Bracha'

Rabbi Eliezer Waldman of Kiryat Arba: Defense Minister Barak's move against Har Bracha Yeshiva united all Zionist rabbinical leaders.

Students' Turn: Will They Remain in Har Brachah?

Ball passes to the Hesder students, present and future: Will they choose yeshiva, or army? Preliminary indications are: yeshiva.

Peres Goes to Climate Conference in Denmark

Following decision by Netanyahu not to attend, Israel will be represented at the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen this week by President Peres.

Arab MK to be Indicted in Connection with Trip to Syria

Attorney General Menachem Mazuz has decided to indict Arab MK Sa’id Naffaa in connection with his trip to Syria in October 2007.

US Pressures Israel to Leave Ghajar

Washington is pressuring Israel to withdraw from the village of Ghajar, which straddes Israel's northern border with Lebanon, says a US source.

Terrorist Marwan Barghouti: I Have Not Changed

Marwan Barghouti, in prison for planning the murder of dozens of Israelis, told CNN he has not changed. He expects to be freed in deal for Shalit.

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed Meets Deputy Defense Minister

The meeting was held at the Beit HaChayal hostel in Jerusalem. Rabbi Melamed quoted Rabbi Goren who said 'shoot me – I will not give in.'

Pro-Israel Group to Protest at Israeli Consulate

An American pro-Israel organization is planning a protest in New York against the new Israeli policy of freezing construction in Judea and Samaria.

'The Day of Reckoning is Fast Approaching' for Iran

An Iranian activist provided Israel National News with word from the streets of Tehran: "Most everyone hates this murderous regime."

Dep. Minister Vilnai Invites R. Melamed to Meet, Rabbi Accepts

Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai issued a 'respectable and sincere' invitation, and Rabbi Eliezer Melamed agreed to meet with him.

Legislative Bid to Block Freebie Paper's Growth

With the free newspaper Yisrael HaYom grabbing a growing share of the print media market, legislation is being considered to block its growth.

Chief Rabbi to Knesset: Take Supreme Court Out of Kashrut

Chief Rabbi Amar asks the Knesset to limit the Supreme Court's ability to interfere in matters of Jewish Law.

Chief Rabbi: No Shame in Aspiring to Implement Torah Law

Chief Sephardic Rabbi Shlomo Amar says Jewish people should never feel embarrassed by the aspiration to see Torah law become the law of the land.

Video and Photos: Tens of Thousands Protested Against Freeze

A large and lively protest took place in Jerusalem against unprecedented orders to stop Jewish construction in the heartland.

Landau: Referendum Law Would Have Averted Expulsion

Minister Landau: Referendum law would keep government from conspiring and offering MKs perks for their withdrawal votes.

Barakeh Indictment Filed in Tel Aviv Court

Israeli-Arab MK Mohammed Barakeh was indicted Wednesday in the Tel Aviv District Court on four charges. He could face up to five years in jail.

Ex-Envoy: Sweden Carrying Out Radical Anti-Israel Campaign

Sweden has been exploiting its rotating presidency of the European Union to wage a radical campaign against Israel, the ex-envoy to Stockholm said.

The Myth of the Gaza Blockade

The ‘blockade” in Gaza: More than 2,000 Arabs were recently hospitalized in Israel, which also sent to Gaza 10,000 swine flu vaccines. Blockade?

Budget Passes to Bulletproof Buses in Judea and Samaria

The Knesset Finance Committee on Tuesday approved a special budget allocation for bulletproof buses on routes traveling through Judea and Samaria.

Anti-IDF City Exhibit Draws Angry Reactions

Signs and posters maligning the IDF adorn Holon city streets. Protests and complaints have not yet gotten the city to cancel the exhibit.

Knesset Bill to Force Courts to ‘Return to Zion’

The courts have allowed democracy to swallow Zionism, says MKs Rotem and Levin, who back a bill to make Zionism the basis for court rulings.

Government Okays Jerusalem / Golan Referendum Bill

Cabinet committee rejects Minister Dan Meridor's appeal, backs bill proposed by MK Yariv Levin.

MK Yechimovich: Recognize Ariel University

MK speaks at Ariel, says politics should not prevent Ariel University Center from gaining official university status.

Secular Panic over Ne’eman’s Call for Return to Torah

Secular media and MKs panicked over the Justice Minister’s call to follow Torah law.

EU Backs Off, Calls for ‘Negotiations’ for Divided Jerusalem

The EU backed off from a Swedish proposal to name Jerusalem the capital of the PA but called for "negotiations" to reach virtually the same result.

Home of 'Obey the Law' Barak Hired Illegal Foreign Worker

Ehud Barak has condemned Jews prepared to break the law against building at the same time an illegal foreign worker has been working in his home.

Has Bezeq Telephone Surrendered the Golan Heights?

Bezeq Telephone’s map of Israel “surrendered” the Golan - until Arutz 7 questioned the firm. The Golan has now come back, but without Yellow Pages.

The Building Freeze is Bad for the Environment

As world leaders meet to discuss global ecology issues, a local group says the building freeze will hold up vital environmental projects.

Jerusalem Mayor: Foreign Resident, Please Rent Your Apartment

Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat asked foreign residents with apartments in the city to rent them out to young families and students.

Protesters Try to Block Entrance to Jerusalem

30 security vehicles participated in a large scale operation for delivery of freeze orders at Maaleh Levonah.

Teenage Girls ‘Freeze’ Building Inspectors in Their Tracks

Teenage girls blocked and surrounded building freeze inspectors in two towns. “What are we? Rag dolls of the Americans? We are fed up.”

MKs Trade Verbal Punches: Fifth Columnist vs. Miserable Wretch

“You are a fifth columnist,” National Union Knesset Member Uri Ariel accused Arab MK Taleb El-Sana, who replied, "You are a miserable wretch.”

Netanyahu Admits: Freeze Orders Go Further than Intended

PM tells Knesset Committee that Yesha building freeze does not include construction underway. Someone forgot to tell that to the Defense Ministry.

Knesset Panel Okays Bill Aimed at Pro-Arab Court Ruling

A Knesset committee has approved a bill that would circumvent a High Court ruling nine years ago and allow small Jewish towns to bar Arabs.

Jerusalem Mayor to EU: Dividing the City Threatens Peace Process

The Swedish proposal to divide Jerusalem and declare part of the capital of the PA threatens the peace process, Mayor Barkat wrote the EU.

Netanyahu Faces Likud Party Opposition, Massive Rally

The Likud party faces growing opposition from within its own ranks over the building freeze. Court appeals continue, and a mass rally is planned.

Olmert: Obama Erred on Iran and Building Freeze

Obama made the wrong moves in pushing for a building freeze and in being too soft on Iran, Ehud Olmert said. On Abbas: No sense in negotiating

Video: Police Violence in Kedumim over Freeze Protest

Video: Policemen, against acceptable rules of conduct, manhandled girls and others protesting the building freeze at Kedumim on Sunday.

Comatose Ex-PM Receives Car, Driver

The Ometz organization wants to know why the government is still paying for Ariel Sharon’s car and driver, given that he is bedridden.

Freeze Leaves Katif People in the Cold

The gov't construction freeze has halted construction of permanent homes for 30 families thrown out of Netzarim and other Gush Katif towns in 2005.

Australian Police Quell Violent Anti-Israel Riots

Violent pro-Arab riots were met by mounted police and pepper spray in Australia as an Israeli delegation met with Australian leaders in Melbourne.

Ashkenazi Makes Historic State Visit to India

IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi is traveling to India for the first state visit ever to be conducted to that nation by an Israeli military head.

Goldstein: Freeze Lawsuits will Total More than NIS 1 Billion

Head of Gush Etzion Council tries to lower the flames of rage in Chanukah message to residents.

Terrorist's Dad: 'Could Such a Sweetheart Do Something So Bad?'

"My son was a sweetheart," said the Arab terrorist's father. "I don't believe he could be so bad." Now he's suing the stabbed victim's husband.

Turkey to Mediate Israel-Syrian Talks Again?

Egyptian media report that Israel is considering talks with Syria, mediated by Turkey. Israelis deny Turkey will be involved in the negotiations.

Freeze to Spread to Outposts this Week

Freeze inspectors will begin visiting outpost communities as well, as Begin and Barak examine ways of easing pressure.

Emergency Meetings in Samaria Against Freeze

Special meeting of Samaria rabbis followed by large gathering of administrators, more meetings planned.

Over 100 Dead in Russian Nightclub Fire

At least 102 people have been killed following an explosion Friday night in a Russian nightclub.

Final Agreement for Gilad Shalit's Release Almost Final

A deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is "almost final" and should be completed within 2 weeks.