government

CEO of Bank of Jerusalem: "Mortgage terms should be extended to 35 years"

At a conference marking 30 years of Bank of Jerusalem's real estate sector, CEO Yair Kaplan urged the Bank of Israel to extend mortgage terms to 35 years to ease high costs for young couples.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in Jerusalem

Israeli lawmakers call on A-G to step down in rare Knesset session

The meeting came amid unprecedented tension between the attorney-general and the government over a series of measures that the AG has deemed "not legally viable."

 Can ‘DOGE’ under Musk and Ramaswamy curb government spending?

Can ‘DOGE’ under Musk and Ramaswamy curb government spending?

As the precious metals market gives up gains from a nearly year-long rally, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramswamy are preparing to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump

14/11/2024
 Silver dips under $30, recovers quickly

Silver dips under $30, recovers quickly

JP Morgan analysts suggest sell-off is short term and the ‘debasement trade rumbles on’

14/11/2024

U of Haifa Law Clinic provides legal support to Israelis in the North since Oct 7

The law clinic is working to help residents of the region receive social benefits from the government and provide support on issues for which the government has traditionally not intervened.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz attends a cabinet meeting, December 2019.

Knesset holds rare plenum to approve government shakeup, confirming Defense Minister replacement

The Knesset plenum convenes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and in rare cases on Sunday or Thursday morning.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem

Is Netanyahu’s PMO documents scandal fireworks or just fizzle?

Even though Netanyahu is already embroiled in several legal affairs—Cases 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000—some dreamed this would amount to Case 5000 and would, Watergate-like, force him out of office.

05/11/2024

Haredi day care bill loses majority after three RZP MKs withdraw support

The coalition has 68 members. United Right chairman MK Gideon Sa'ar announced on Sunday that his four MKs would oppose the bill, and Likud MK Dan Illouz also said he would vote no.

Coalition advances bill to enable government control over television rating method

Attorney general's office said it was a "severe violation of the constitutional right to privacy."

Israeli municipalities have untapped potential and must step up efforts

This is a significant moment for Israel, and the message is clear: Israeli municipalities can be more than just administrative hubs; they can be powerful voices for the nation.

By YOSEF SOLOMON
29/10/2024
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