discrimination

No air conditioners for Jordan Valley residents?

Air conditioner company will not sell products over the Green Line or to the Dead Sea, leaving residents without relief from summer heat.

New law fines businesses for refusing service to soldiers

A new law passed Monday by the Knesset subjects businesses to a fine of up to 50,000 NIS for discriminating against uniformed IDF soldiers.

Lawsuit demands equal rights for religious Jewish athletes

Supreme Court receives petition to stop discrimination against Sabbath-observant athletes among professional sports associations in Israel.

'Want service in Judea and Samaria? It will cost you NIS 3000'

Efrat resident told to pay over $800 for 'security escort' for an internet technician to come to his house.

Attorney sues Ohio county over Jewish holiday observance

Former staff attorney in Butler County sues over being forced to use her vacation time to take off for Jewish holidays.

IDF to investigate commander's disgracing of IDF rabbi

IDF rabbi booted from ceremony by commander minutes before he was to stand before soldiers and read a prayer.

Discrimination against Judea and Samaria residents

Yesha resident says cell-phone company said it would take an extra month to fix his phone than it would if he lived just a few miles away.

Report: Most men want to keep the Tender Years Clause

Who should be in IDF tanks - women or haredi men? Who should raise the children? And who should kids stay with if their parents divorce?

Country of birth: Judea and Samaria

Parents enrolling children in first grade discover children's country of birth listed as 'Judea and Samaria' or 'Palesitnian Authority.'

60 days to address discrimination on Temple Mount

Minister of Public Security and Police Chief to respond within 60 days to petition on discrimination against Jews visiting Temple Mount.

Shas MK declares war on anti-Sephardic discrimination

MK Margi calls to set up investigations into schools that refuse to admit Sephardic girls and fire recalcitrant principals.

Discrimination against Sephardim a 'desecration of G-d's name'

Aryeh Deri convened a meeting of mayors of haredi municipalities to address concerns of discrimination against girls of Sephardi background.

Ethiopian rabbis to be compensated for wage discrimination

Be'er Sheva court orders government to compensate Ethiopian rabbis and keisim for extended wage discrimination.

Ethiopian-Israeli protesters block major Tel Aviv street

Activists march to protest police brutality and discrimination against Israelis of Ethiopian descent.

'I'm rejected by schools because I'm Sefardi'

In emotional letter, Haredi girl, 14, tells of discrimination in acceptance to Haredi girls' high schools, and its consequences

'Would they force Arabs to hide their kheffiyehs?'

Member of band ordered by King David Hotel to remove kippot and tuck in tzitzit tells Arutz Sheva about the shocking discrimination.

King David Hotel orders Jewish band to remove kippot, tzitzit

Top Jerusalem hotel allegedly confronted band playing for Arab workers, said religious garb would be 'insulting.'

Jewish groups join efforts to defend Muslims from discrimination

Jewish groups join efforts to stop anti-Muslim discrimination in the United States.

Kuwaiti airline stops flights rather than accept Israelis

"Lawfare Project" chalks up victory.

Israeli NGO reveals: Facebook discriminates against Israelis

Shurat Hadin investigation finds: Facebook removes only page that incites against Palestinians.

Court denies discrimination of man who threatened Nitzan

District Court cancels ruling of discrimination in case of man who threatened State Attorney to show 'he only investigates nationalists.'

Kuwait Airways drops NYC-London flights after Israeli complaint

Kuwait Airways decides to scrap flights between JFK and Heathrow rather than lift its discriminatory ban on Israelis.

New addition to Temple Mount 'status quo': No feeding babies

Prayer, closing eyes, singing, standing still, drinking or eating already forbidden to Jews. Now, a new addition to the list.

State to intervene in anti-Israel sports boycotts

PM orders National Security Council to directly intervene in discrimination against Israelis at global events, following judo fiasco.

Kuwait Airways Found to Have Discriminated Against Israelis

United States government determines that Kuwait Airways discriminated against an Israeli by refusing to sell him a ticket.

Tel Aviv Café to Pay 35,000 Shekels for Denying Arab Man Work

Arab man with history of lawsuits wins 35,000 shekels after café manager says the Rabbinate won't allow him to prepare food.

Court Accuses Police of Serious Pro-Arab Discrimination

Police keep Jewish minors in arrest and breach their rights while letting Arabs in their 30s who clashed with the youths go free.

Study: Ethiopians Lagging Behind Rest of Jewish Population

With a much lower average monthly income and gaps in education and employment, Ethiopian-Israelis have long way to go to full equality.

El Al Could be Penalized for 'High Heel-Gate'

Reports indicate El Al's requirement of female attendants to wear high heels could become subject of a government investigation.

US: Jewish-Arab Woman Wins $40K in Discrimination Suit

Shoshana Hebshi, handcuffed and strip-searched, charged Frontier Airlines for singling out her Middle Eastern name.

Iranian Women Can Attend Sporting Events... Maybe, Says Official

Iran's ayatollahs on Sunday permitted women to attend sporting events, from which they have been banned since 1979.

Women Remain Main Target of Discrimination

Equal Employment Opportunities Commission reports discrimination against women still their biggest problem.

Professor Had to Sign 'No Prayer' Contract to Visit Temple Mount

As the price for his being allowed onto the Temple Mount, Professor Yoel Elitzur had to sign a 'no-praying' promise for police.

Approved: Employers Cannot Discriminate Against 'Settlers'

Left livid after bill to apply Equal Employment Opportunities Act to place of residence is ratified into law.

High Court Judge: Arabs Are Discriminated Against

High Court judge Jalil Jubran - himself an Arab - said Wednesday that Israeli Arabs were victims of discrimination.

Netanyahu: No Place in Israel For Discrimination Against Arabs

Netanyahu responds to Ashkelon mayor's decision to bar Arab workers. Notes 'Jewish State Law' equates democracy, Israel's Jewish character.

Interior Minister Opens Investigation into Ashkelon Mayor

Gilad Erdan warns decision to lay-off Arab workers as 'security precaution' discriminatory, could further tensions.

Bennett: 99.9% of Israeli Arabs are Loyal Citizens

Economics Minister says he won't tolerate discrimination, following Ashkelon mayor's move to lay off Arab workers after Tuesday attack.

Neve Tzuf Man Complains of 'Geographical Discrimination'

A resident of the town of Neve Tzuf in the Binyamin region complained that an Israeli appliance chain refused to provide promised service.

Bill: Ban Hiring Discrimination Against Judea-Samaria Residents

Initiative to prevent employers from discriminating against Judea-Samaria residents passes preliminary reading.

Judge Lets Zionist Group Sue IRS for Discrimination

US District Judge backs Z Street in suit over 'special scrutiny' for groups with views 'contradicting administration's views.'

Lawsuit: Tax Authority Rules Favor Gays

A class-action lawsuit against the Tax Authority seeks damages over 'heterosexual discrimination,' providing gays with extra tax benefits.

Radical Cleric: Israel Has Been 'Occupied Territory' Since 1948

Kamal Al-Khatib, deputy head of the radical Islamic Movement in Israel, claims that Israel is gradually "Judaizing" Jerusalem.

Tunisian Minister Denies Discrimination Against Israelis

Tunisia's tourism minister denies that Israeli tourists who were prevented from entering the country had been discriminated against.

Israeli Chess Team Forced to Compete Under Anonymous Title

Under-18 Israeli chess team, competing in World Championship in Abu Dhabi, forced to play under anonymity.

Druze MK Responds to MK Tibi: You Are the Problem

Druze MK praises Israeli equality, says Tibi and his ilk make Israeli Arabs’ lives worse, not better.

Knesset to Vote on Sexual Preference Discrimination Bill

Ministerial Committee approved for a Knesset vote a law that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual preference

Hareidim Fight 'Discrimination' on Facebook - with a New Logo

Hareidi group creates two-bar ‘equality’ symbol as protest against rejection of anti-discrimination bill.

Muslim Countries Top List of State-Persecution of Atheists

Report by International Humanist and Ethical Union notes atheists face death penalty in 13 Muslim countries.

UK: Israeli Academic Sues Over Boycott 'Discrimination'

Professor Moty Cristal suing trade union, health trust, after his workshop was cancelled due to his Israeli nationality.

Jews and Muslims Speak Out Against Controversial Quebec Bill

Jewish and Muslim groups in Quebec denounce bill that would ban religious symbols in governmental offices, agencies and institutions.

New Law: Six Months in Prison for 'Excluding Women'

Anyone who tries to send women to the back of the bus could face six months in prison, under proposed new law.

Air France Fined for Discrimination Against 'Flytilla' Activist

A French court ordered Air France to pay a fine for having ordered a pro-Arab activist off a flight to Tel Aviv during the "flytilla".

Former Labor MK Shocked to Discover Temple Mount Discrimination

Former Labor MK Daniel Ben-Simon cut short a visit to the Temple Mount after he personally witnessed the discrimination of Jews.

Neo-Nazi Party Welcomed Into European Anti-Discrimination Body

A representative of the Greek neo-Nazi party has been accepted as a member of a leading European body aimed at combating discrimination.

Nitzan Appointment ‘Shows Likud is Afraid to Lead,’ Atty Says

Govt. ignores concerns over Shai Nitzan’s history of discrimination, appoints him as deputy attorney general.

Owner of Shangri-La Hotel Tries to Reconcile with Jewish Groups

The owner of the Shangri-La hotel announced measures aimed at repairing her standing in the Jewish community.

California Court Rules Hotel Owner Discriminated Against Jews

The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica and its owner illegally discriminated against a group of young Jews, a jury rules.

Lithuanian Fan Performs Nazi Salute During Olympic Games

A Lithuanian basketball fan goaded two African American Olympic stewards with his arm raised in what appeared to be a Nazi salute.

Hotel Shangri-La Discrimination Case Heats Up

A discrimination case involving a group of L.A. Jews, affiliated with a pro-Israel organization, and a Muslim hotel owner began on July 26.