Yesh Atid to propose new Knesset dispersal bill, soldier wounded by stray IDF fire from Gaza

July 13, 8:57 PM

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at aid site in Gaza Strip

The strike was intended for a PIJ target, but misfired and hit a water distribution point in Nuseirat refugee camp.

ByREUTERS

Palestinian boys mourn their brother, who was killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid near a distribution point in Rafah, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, July 12, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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July 13, 8:57 PM

Deciding vote on Odeh impeachment scheduled for Monday

Haredi MKs may be deciding factor; Arab Mayors – ‘dangerous precedent’

ByELIAV BREUER

MK Ayman Odeh attends a faction meeting, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 30, 2025

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July 13, 8:40 PM

'A miracle it ended with only minor wounds': IDF soldier wounded by accidental fire from Gaza

A bullet fired from the Gaza Strip lightly wounded an IDF soldier near the Sha’ar Hanegev Junction on Sunday.

ByMAARIV

Damage to vehicle from stray fire from Gaza

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July 13, 6:54 PM

Yesh Atid begins process to propose new Knesset dispersal bill

The party will need the signatures of at least 61 MKs in order to file a request to Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana to approve the new proposal.

ByELIAV BREUER

Head of opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025.

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July 13, 6:43 PM

Ministers greenlight bill proposal to allow new gov’ts to fire top public service officials

The proposal will now head to the Knesset for preliminary voting, but is unlikely to proceed prior to the approximately three-month summer recess set to begin on July 27.

ByELIAV BREUER

Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

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July 13, 5:24 PM

High Court hears arguments on controversial Al-Jazeera law

July 13, 4:34 PM

High Court approves compromise between A-G and gov't regarding Shin Bet chief appointment

Under the decision, the incoming Shin Bet director will be barred from involvement in the “Qatargate” investigation until the matter is resolved by Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.

ByBINI ASCHKENASY

Maj. Gen. David Zini visits families of fallen Israeli soldiers during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

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July 13, 3:57 PM

High Court approves compromise on Netanyahu's Shin Bet chief appointment

July 13, 3:47 PM

Iraqi PM says Israel 'violated' airspace, insists even Iranian opposition supports regime

While condemning the war, al-Sudani asserted that the “deep-rooted regime” had many supporters and would not collapse quickly.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025.

(photo credit: THAIER AL-SUDANI/REUTERS)

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July 13, 2:44 PM

‘National security’ vs press freedom: High Court to hear arguments on controversial Al-Jazeera Law

Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.

BySARAH BEN-NUN

An Al Jazeera logo is seen over the journalistic code of ethics in Arabic and English in an illustration.An Al Jazeera logo is seen over the journalistic code of ethics in Arabic and English in an illustration.

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