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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.

Government tried to take apart, influence Hostage Family Forum - unofficial probe

Prime minister has a listening ear for some of the hostage families, pays less attention to others, said cousin of hostage Carmel Gat. 

20/08/2024

Grants for evacuees set to expire in August as gov't fails to renew

As laws providing unemployment and housing grants to evacuees from northern and southern Israel near expiration, the National Insurance Institute urges the Finance Ministry to extend these benefits.

18/08/2024
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