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MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre

Knesset approves Gideon Sa'ar's entry into government

Sa'ar will serve as a minister-without-portfolio and a member of the National Security Cabinet.

Bezalel Smotrich is seen pointing down in an illustrative featuring credit agency Moody's.

Moody's downgrade due to Israel's clueless leadership, gov't mistrust - expert

Israel's long-term future could continue to deteriorate if the government does not "understand the gravity of the moment."

29/09/2024

A judicial reform will happen in Israel whether we like it or not

There will be judicial reform. It will likely require several years of bitter conflict before a resolution is reached. The result will be a compromise that is unsatisfactory in some degree to all.

By LARRY M. GOLDSTEIN
28/09/2024

A-G, labor minister spat continues as daycare subsidies remain unpaid

Labor Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur accused AG Gali Baharav-Miara of undermining democracy by blocking a government decision to extend daycare subsidies to haredi yeshiva students of military eligibility.

Israel establishes national expert forum to guide AI policy and regulation

Israel is establishing a national expert forum on artificial intelligence to advise the government on regulation and policy.

The next political big bang in Israel will be its civil society

The spirit of Israeli politics today dictates that “if the opposing camp is in favor, we are against, and vice versa.” 

By PAZ COHEN
15/09/2024

Is Justice Minister Levin violating the law?

In a new ruling, Israel's Supreme Court mandates Justice Minister Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee to appoint a new chief justice, challenging his year-long delay tactics.

By SUZIE NAVOT
14/09/2024

Israel's Amb. Herzog skips vigil for hostages after denied request to speak

The organizers of the event said the families were not interested in having representatives of the Israeli government speak at the ceremony.

By WALLA!
06/09/2024

US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism

The US will spend $150 million more to protect religious groups, addressing a rise in antisemitism after the October 7 Israel-Hamas conflict.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
28/08/2024
 Former Supreme Court chief justice Esther Hayut (C) with former Supreme Court judge George Karra

Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods

Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.

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