Israel’s Orwellian nightmare
The Jewish state swings in the wind because the genocidal Palestinians are said to have a case. Op-ed.
The Jewish state swings in the wind because the genocidal Palestinians are said to have a case. Op-ed.
The forest always trumps the trees in the Jewish view of law and halakhic life, but not in everything else.
On 68th anniversary of UN voting to recognize a Jewish state in Israel, Netanyahu announces plans to resume work on Jewish State Law.
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Justice Minister Shaked not to bring Jewish State Bill to vote in Knesset tomorrow.
While still advocating Israel as 'national homeland of Jewish people,' Begin's bill stresses Israel's democratic character.
President again bashes Jewish state law and bemoans 'increase in tensions between Jews and Arabs.'
Tibi says Israel is 'democratic to Jews, Jewish to Arabs,' claims country can't be both Jewish and democratic.
Coalition chairman says he is open to talks about rewording the Jewish State Law, says it's up to Lapid to change his behavior.
Vandals burn books, write graffiti against Jewish State bill at synagogue identified with Tzohar Rabbis.
The Left has come up with its response to the proposed Jewish State Law - the 'Declaration of Independence' Law, said MK Hilik Bar.
After meeting with Druze leaders last week, Netanyahu is moving forward with plans to submit bill for investment in Druze, Circassian towns.
Naftali Bennett tells Left to 'keep calm' after demonstrations against nationalists Saturday night erupt in incitement.
Deputy Speaker Feiglin responds to Carmi Gillon's criticism of Netanyahu: 'He should sit at home, shut up, and stop evaluating us.'
Former Israel Security Agency chief Carmi Gillon attends leftist protest, says Israel led "by a bunch of pyromaniacs".
Vote on controversial law postponed for at least one more week; PM to present his compromise bill before original draft advances in Knesset.
Categorical rejection of 'Jewish state law' from Arab League ahead of controversial vote; support for PA action against Israel in UN, ICC.
Muslim Brotherhood leads hundreds of Jordanians in a protest against Israel's Jewish State Law.
Former President Peres and current President Rivlin criticize Jewish State Law and PM Netanyahu in speeches at Ben Gurion memorial.
After a week of intense criticism and defense, JTS's chancellor throws his voice into 'Jewish State Law' debate - 'alarmed' by the law.
"What does this bill mean for peace?" asks PA Chairman when referring to Jewish State Law.
Opposition MKs attack Netanyahu over his defense of the Jewish State bill; Herzog calls to establish new government.
UK PM David Cameron fires back at anti-Israel MP's inaccurate description of 'Jewish State Law': Israel gives rights to all its people.
President among a group fighting the "Israeli Tea Party", says Justice Minister in comments on Facebook.
Despite holding supposedly non-political position, Rivlin opposes bill claiming 'democracy is Jewish' and denying contradiction of the two.
PLO says 'racist' law making Israel nation-state of Jewish people denies 'historical Palestine' and prepares for expulsion of Arabs.
'I don't know of a more vibrant democracy than Israel,' declares PM, following veiled US criticism and left-wing opposition.
MK Amir Peretz submits bill to revert to direct prime ministerial elections - specifically to prevent 'extremist' Bennett from becoming PM.
Gaza calls on international powers to reprimand Israel on 'racist' law, says it will 'cause holy war.'
Minister says Opposition escalated Monday's tiff in the Knesset, during which Moshe Feiglin was called 'fascist,' for political reasons.
Economics Minister Naftali Bennett fires back at US criticism, saying they 'have no right to interfere' in internal affairs.
MK Ze’ev Elkin says the Likud is determined to pass the Jewish State Law and isn't deterred by threats of an election.
Responding to the controversial Jewish State Law, State Department spokesman says Israel should "stick to its democratic principles".
PM urges West to use seven-month extension to toughen its stance on Iran; also says he is 'determined' to pass Jewish State law.
As Avigdor Liberman tries to defuse crisis between prime minister and Hatnua, vote on disputed bill is postponed.
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.'
"Ben-Gurion would not have approved the Jewish State Law," says Finance Minister of the law approved by the Cabinet.
Jewish Home chairman says High Court will now have to assist the neighborhoods flooded by foreign workers. Livni: bill 'ruins the country.'
Controversial bill passed after right-wing, left-wing ministers clash.
Heated debate, arguing erupts in Knesset Cabinet meeting on 'Jewish State' law, ahead of pivotal vote on Israel's identity.
PM, at weekly Cabinet meeting, seeks to dispel tensions over 'Jewish State' bill - and warn US again over Iran.
Tensions high throughout the political system before monumental vote on 'Jewish State Law'; leftist MKs fume.
PM Netanyahu says the Jewish State Law "is essential in order to establish Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people.
Compromise or no, the Jewish State bill can ensure that critical laws for Israel's security get passed, claims MK Shaked.
Netanyahu responds to Ashkelon mayor's decision to bar Arab workers. Notes 'Jewish State Law' equates democracy, Israel's Jewish character.
Netanyahu plans to bring own version of 'Jewish State Law' before Cabinet Sunday. Bill will be a compromise between various approaches.
Despite Livni's objections, PM Netanyahu reiterates that he intends to bring the Jewish State Law before the Cabinet.
Loud dispute at Ministerial Law Committee after Livni scuttles the discussion on the National Law. Minister Uri Ariel calls it "sabotage".
Naftali Bennett says his party will no longer support any bills sponsored by Hatnua after 'dirty' attempt to thwart Jewish State bill.
Meretz Chairman claims waves of anti-Semitic incitement and calls for a Palestinian state do not threaten Jewish existence in Israel.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu hails Jewish State Law proposal, says 'balance' between Jewish, democratic values is 'obvious.'
Ahead of landmark vote on 'Jewish State Law,' leading right- and left-wing activists - which soon gets personal.
Speaking to Hamas journal, MK calls to turn world opinion against Jewish State Law, warns it would rule that 'Jews have legitimate rights.'
Netanyahu tells Likud hareidi leader Hebrew calendar will be official calendar of state in new Basic Law, Jewish law basis of legal system.
PM vows to defend 'the right to settle in the Land of Israel' in new Basic Law to make Israel a Jewish nation-state.
MK Regev slams Livni for vowing to stop Basic Law defining Israel as Jewish, says Livni 'speaks like left-wing extremist.'
After 65 years, the Knesset will consider a law to officially designation Israel as a Jewish State. Three parties teamed up on the bill.