‘Who Is a Jew’ Bill Fails Knesset Preliminary Vote
Israel's Knesset rejected the controversial "Who Is a Jew" bill in a 60-15 preliminary vote, blocking efforts to redefine Jewish registration and conversion.
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Two bills for commemoration of the October 7 events approved in first reading
Knesset approves two bills for October 7 commemoration in first reading, designating 24 Tishrei as a memorial day and establishing a heritage authority.
Two bills for commemoration of the October 7 events approved in first reading
Knesset approves two bills for October 7 commemoration in first reading, designating 24 Tishrei as a memorial day and establishing a heritage authority.
Uri Lupolianski, Former Jerusalem Mayor and Champion of Volunteerism, Dies
Former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski, 74, died after a prolonged illness. He championed volunteerism, founding Israel's Yad Sarah, leaving a complex civic.
Knesset Examines Growing Use of Medical Cannabis Among PTSD-Afflicted Soldiers
The Knesset committee examines the growing use of medical cannabis among Israeli soldiers with PTSD after two years of war. A veteran shares his powerful.
Approved in preliminary reading: Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner will not require holding a tender or any other competitive procedure
Israel's Knesset approved a bill in preliminary reading to bypass competitive procedures for appointing the Civil Service Commissioner, restoring government.
PM Netanyahu Meets with the Family of Haymanut Kasau who has been Missing since February 2024
Prime Minister Netanyahu personally met the family of Haymanut Kasau, missing since February 2024, vowing to bring her home. Knesset Member Tsega Melaku also.
Opposition Leader MK Lapid in 40-signature debate: Cost of living is causing the collapse of an entire generation here, negative migration has peaked, people are leaving because they’ve despaired, they stopped believing in the State of Israel’s future
Opposition Leader MK Yair Lapid warns Israel's cost of living crisis is causing a generation to despair, leading to peak negative migration as citizens lose.
Knesset Approves Law Commemorating Israel’s Moroccan Jewish Heritage
Israel's Knesset approves a law honoring Moroccan Jewish heritage, establishing a national day to commemorate the community and 44 Egoz victims.
Haredi Enlistment Would Ease Army and Economic Strain, Bank of Israel Says
Bank of Israel: Haredi enlistment is crucial to ease army and economic strain. Expanding enlistment saves Israel billions annually, cutting reservist costs. New
Lapid Seeks Knesset Approval of Trump Plan, Putting Netanyahu Coalition on Spot
Lapid pushes for Knesset approval of Trump's Gaza peace plan, challenging Netanyahu coalition. Israeli politics at a crossroads.
Key Rabbis Back Controversial Army Exemptions for Yeshiva Students
Key Rabbis in Israel's governing coalition back controversial army exemptions for yeshiva students, citing practical considerations for Torah preservation.