Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law.
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Former hostage performs song he sang in Hamas tunnels on first birthday since captivity
Knesset FADC holds heated debate over IDF ethics code, concept of victory
Herzog lauds recent returns, expresses hope at ceremony for missing soldiers
Smash Mouth breaks boycott mold with surprise Tel Aviv club concert
Smash Mouth made a surprise appearance at Tel Aviv’s Barby club as part of a secret concert series, defying the trend of artists boycotting Israel and drawing an enthusiastic crowd.
Court extends restrictions on PMO chief of staff Tzachi Braverman ahead of Thursday hearing
Braverman’s representatives agreed to temporarily extend the restrictions until Thursday, after police submitted a request to continue the conditions shortly before they were due to lapse.
Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis
Narendra Modi’s arrival in Israel and his planned address to the Knesset underscore how shared history, security challenges, and geopolitics have turned India and Israel into natural allies.
Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer
Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem.
WATCH: Indian PM Narendra Modi set to give Knesset speech soon
Modi was greeted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben-Gurion Airport, where the two had a private meeting. Modi is expected to speak at the Knesset plenum this afternoon.
Iran-linked hacker group claims to hack servers of Israel's largest healthcare provider
Clalit has stated it is “examining the reliability of the message,” but has not confirmed that any patient data was compromised.
America's deadliest fighter jet: F-22 fleet lands in Israel, sending clear message to Iran
The F-22 fleet is the latest addition to the arsenal that the US has amassed in the region over the last few weeks.
IDF responds to alleged settler arson in Palestinian West Bank village, no injuries reported
IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police were sent to Khirbet al-Nawaj‘a after reports of deliberate burnings of Palestinian property, according to an IDF statement.
Two years on: Missing young girl Haymanut Kasau still not found
Kasau, nine at the time, has been missing since February 25, 2024. Urging further action, her parents have repeatedly said that not nearly enough has been done to find their daughter.
What to expect as India's Modi visits Israel for first time since 2017 - explainer
The Indian prime minister is set to become the first Indian leader to address the Knesset – but a domestic political standoff may overshadow the moment. Here’s what the schedule looks like.
