PM: We stand on our right to live in Jewish state
On 68th anniversary of UN voting to recognize a Jewish state in Israel, Netanyahu announces plans to resume work on Jewish State Law.
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Bibi orders Jewish State Bill vote delayed
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Justice Minister Shaked not to bring Jewish State Bill to vote in Knesset tomorrow.
Begin Submits Diluted Version of Jewish State Law
While still advocating Israel as 'national homeland of Jewish people,' Begin's bill stresses Israel's democratic character.
Rivlin: Terror Rising But no Danger - to Democracy
President again bashes Jewish state law and bemoans 'increase in tensions between Jews and Arabs.'
Arab MK Tibi Slams Jewish State Law on CNN
Tibi says Israel is 'democratic to Jews, Jewish to Arabs,' claims country can't be both Jewish and democratic.
Elkin: The Coalition Won't Dissolve Over State Law
Coalition chairman says he is open to talks about rewording the Jewish State Law, says it's up to Lapid to change his behavior.
Tel Aviv Synagogue Vandalized, Leftists Suspected
Vandals burn books, write graffiti against Jewish State bill at synagogue identified with Tzohar Rabbis.
'Declaration of Independence Trump Jewish State'
The Left has come up with its response to the proposed Jewish State Law - the 'Declaration of Independence' Law, said MK Hilik Bar.
PM to Invest in Druze, Circassian Communities
After meeting with Druze leaders last week, Netanyahu is moving forward with plans to submit bill for investment in Druze, Circassian towns.
Bennett to Left: We Will Not Be Silent Anymore
Naftali Bennett tells Left to 'keep calm' after demonstrations against nationalists Saturday night erupt in incitement.
MK Feiglin: Gillon Should Sit at Home and Shut Up
Deputy Speaker Feiglin responds to Carmi Gillon's criticism of Netanyahu: 'He should sit at home, shut up, and stop evaluating us.'
Former Shin Bet Chief Slams PM as 'Egomaniac'
Former Israel Security Agency chief Carmi Gillon attends leftist protest, says Israel led "by a bunch of pyromaniacs".
'Jewish State Law' Vote Postponed - Again
Vote on controversial law postponed for at least one more week; PM to present his compromise bill before original draft advances in Knesset.
Arab League Refuses to Recognize Israel as Jewish
Categorical rejection of 'Jewish state law' from Arab League ahead of controversial vote; support for PA action against Israel in UN, ICC.
Jordanians Protest Against Jewish State Law
Muslim Brotherhood leads hundreds of Jordanians in a protest against Israel's Jewish State Law.
Presidents Attack Jewish State Law
Former President Peres and current President Rivlin criticize Jewish State Law and PM Netanyahu in speeches at Ben Gurion memorial.
JTS Chancellor Against 'Jewish State Law'
After a week of intense criticism and defense, JTS's chancellor throws his voice into 'Jewish State Law' debate - 'alarmed' by the law.
Abbas Backs MKs Who Oppose Jewish State Law
"What does this bill mean for peace?" asks PA Chairman when referring to Jewish State Law.
Storm in Knesset Over Jewish State Law
Opposition MKs attack Netanyahu over his defense of the Jewish State bill; Herzog calls to establish new government.
UK Prime Minister Defends Israel in Parliament
UK PM David Cameron fires back at anti-Israel MP's inaccurate description of 'Jewish State Law': Israel gives rights to all its people.
Livni Welcomes Rivlin's Criticism
President among a group fighting the "Israeli Tea Party", says Justice Minister in comments on Facebook.
President Rivlin Bashes 'Jewish State Law'
Despite holding supposedly non-political position, Rivlin opposes bill claiming 'democracy is Jewish' and denying contradiction of the two.
PLO: 'Jewish State Law' Ends 'Two State Solution'
PLO says 'racist' law making Israel nation-state of Jewish people denies 'historical Palestine' and prepares for expulsion of Arabs.
Netanyahu Hits Back at 'Jewish State Law' Critics
'I don't know of a more vibrant democracy than Israel,' declares PM, following veiled US criticism and left-wing opposition.
Peretz Submits Bill to Prevent Bennett as PM
MK Amir Peretz submits bill to revert to direct prime ministerial elections - specifically to prevent 'extremist' Bennett from becoming PM.
Hamas Threatens 'Holy War' Over Jewish State Law
Gaza calls on international powers to reprimand Israel on 'racist' law, says it will 'cause holy war.'
Orbach: Left Involved in Feiglin Fiasco
Minister says Opposition escalated Monday's tiff in the Knesset, during which Moshe Feiglin was called 'fascist,' for political reasons.
Bennett to US: Jewish State Law is Our Problem
Economics Minister Naftali Bennett fires back at US criticism, saying they 'have no right to interfere' in internal affairs.
'We Weren't Elected to Promote Livni's Agenda'
MK Ze’ev Elkin says the Likud is determined to pass the Jewish State Law and isn't deterred by threats of an election.
U.S. Expects Israel to 'Stick to Democracy'
Responding to the controversial Jewish State Law, State Department spokesman says Israel should "stick to its democratic principles".
Netanyahu Welcomes Iran Deal Postponement
PM urges West to use seven-month extension to toughen its stance on Iran; also says he is 'determined' to pass Jewish State law.
Crisis on Hold: Jewish State Law Vote Deferred
As Avigdor Liberman tries to defuse crisis between prime minister and Hatnua, vote on disputed bill is postponed.
Wednesday's Vote Set to Derail Coalition
Tzipi Livni vows to fight the Jewish State bill and may vote against it – forcing Netanyahu to fire her. Yair Lapid has vowed to vote 'nay.'
Lapid: We'll Vote Against Jewish State Law
"Ben-Gurion would not have approved the Jewish State Law," says Finance Minister of the law approved by the Cabinet.
Bennett: Jewish State Law Saves Southern Tel Aviv
Jewish Home chairman says High Court will now have to assist the neighborhoods flooded by foreign workers. Livni: bill 'ruins the country.'
'Jewish State' Law Passes Cabinet Vote
Controversial bill passed after right-wing, left-wing ministers clash.
Ministers Squabble Over Jewish State Law
Heated debate, arguing erupts in Knesset Cabinet meeting on 'Jewish State' law, ahead of pivotal vote on Israel's identity.
Netanyahu: A Country Cannot Be Run on Arguments
PM, at weekly Cabinet meeting, seeks to dispel tensions over 'Jewish State' bill - and warn US again over Iran.
Cabinet to Vote on 'Jewish State' Law Today
Tensions high throughout the political system before monumental vote on 'Jewish State Law'; leftist MKs fume.
Netanyahu: Jewish State Bill Essential for Israel
PM Netanyahu says the Jewish State Law "is essential in order to establish Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people.
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