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New Zealand consistently supportive of Israel, says governor-general on first visit
In one of her many previous roles before she became governor-general, Reddy was chairman of the New Zealand Film Commission, which early in 2016 signed a co-production agreement with Israel.
Cutting to cope
Erdan continues push to dismantle the IBA
INNOVATION: High technology
Judge rules 'Israel Hayom' not an election campaign
Ben-Meir's petition called to to avoid printing “election propaganda that it has been publishing for many years, for the candidate for the 20th Knesset Netanyahu, as it is illegal campaigning.
Political parties spare no effort to woo first time voters
On March 17th, thousands of twelfth graders will be eligible to cast their ballot, and the political parties are hard at work wooing these first time voters through panels and mock elections.
Weinstein to decide on criminal investigation of PM this week
Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein will make a decision by the end of the week on whether to open a criminal investigation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of public funds.
Marzel says might not vote for Yahad if not allowed to run for Knesset
An appeal hearing in the Supreme Court against Marzel’s ban is scheduled for Tuesday this week.
Akunis: EAPC must meet strict conditions before oil flow resumes through Arava pipeline
When an EAPC pipeline burst on December 3, some 5 million liters of crude oil gushed into the Arava Desert, causing particularly damaging impact on the Evrona Nature Reserve in the area.
Did Brian Williams exaggerate claims of nearly being hit by Hezbollah rocket?
According to "The Washington Post," Williams “gave varying accounts” of his wartime coverage, at times suggesting that he was in danger while in other instances omitting mention completely.
850 bromine workers strike over planned lay-offs
Israel Chemicals (ICL) sent letters for dismissal hearings to some 140 workers Monday, part of a planned restructuring of the company.
History made as possible first all-female mosque opens up in US
Male imams traditionally lead prayers and Quran teachings but the Women's Mosque of America aims to present an alternative by creating an alternative by creating an all-female space for prayer.
Oldest human skull in Middle East found in northern Israel
55,000-year-old ‘Manot Skull’ proves modern humans migrated from Africa to Europe and Asia
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Jerusalem ICC, January 22
If Wang’s performance was exemplary, her refusal to engage the audience was a stinging disappointment.
Electoral reform
It is unclear whether after the election, when Netanyahu is scrambling to cobble together a coalition, he will succeed in following through on his promise for reform.
