local authorities

Arab authorities demand end to planning freeze

The National Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities has called on Israel's Planning Administration to end a policy of freezing and reducing development plans for Arab communities.

A year after plea for his freedom, Alon Ohel performs on stage

Talking with Arutz Sheva, Kobi Ohel reflects on watching his son Alon perform on the same stage where the family pleaded for his release from Hamas captivity a year ago.

Amid ceasefire:

Local leaders announce return to routine, Katz overrules

Heads of authorities in the Golan and Galilee inform residents of a return to routine after talks with the defense establishment. Minister Katz rejects the IDF's recommendations and reverses the decision.

Municipal elections results:

Who will be Israel's new mayors and governors?

The polling stations in municipal elections closed and counting has begun. The voter turnout, without the “double envelopes” which contain the votes of IDF soldiers and reservists, is 49%.

PM and wife went to vote; Opposition head rebuked

Opposition leader Lapid rebuked Prime Minister Netanyahu after he went to vote together with his wife Sara, "They believe that there is no problem holding elections even in these times."

Turnout in municipal elections - 45% voted by 8pm

Elections for local authorities are taking place almost without any incidents. The percentage of voting, as of 8 pm, stands at 45%. Police arrested a Beit Shemesh resident on suspicion of election bribery in the city.

Netanyahu: 'We will take revenge for this black day'

The Prime Minister told local authorities that the government would do everything in it's power to help them.

Today:

Schools closed due to general strike by local authorities

Federation of Local Authorities launches general strike which will see educational institutions across the country shutting their doors.

Localities in Israel to strike as of 6:00 a.m.

Municipal services in localities across Israel to be shut down as of 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Soon: Armed IDF Soldier on Every Judea and Samaria Bus

IDF Central Command head Roni Numa wants IDF presence on buses, after complaints of harassment of Jews by Arabs.