Elections Have Consequences: If Knesset Is Dispersed Many Israelis May Be Denied Unemployment Benefits

As a tragic consequence of the coming dispersal, all the extra-budget, one-time corona-related grants to Israeli citizens will be canceled.

President Hands Out Chanukah Jelly Doughnuts (a.k.a. Sufganiot)

Later, after dark, the president lit six Chanukah candles with the men and women of the Valleys Brigade at Metzukei Dragot.

Netanyahu Appoints ‘D’ as New Mossad Director

The Goldberg Committee, vets candidates for top government posts, primarily in the area of security, is reviewing the nomination,

IDF Intelligence: Daily Covid-19 Cases Will Soon Exceed 2,500, the Threshold for ‘Tight Restraints’

"About 30% of the people don't want to be vaccinated, or are afraid of the vaccine. Our success depends on the number of those being vaccinated."

Benny Gantz Fires Minister Yoaz Hendel

Zvika Hauser and Yoaz Hendel announced their support for Gidon Sa'ar as Prime Minister, and that they would run with him in the next Knesset.

Israeli Lawmaker Warns of Wave of Terrorism if Prisoner Deal with Hamas Goes Through

Zvi Hauser called the deal scandalous and said it will return hundreds of terrorists to the circle of terrorism.

Report: Draft Law Proposal Lets Haredim Off the Hook, Helps Them Become Future Taxpayers

The Haredi partners in this coalition are now trying to lead a move to impose a new draft law that fits their needs, which would ultimately be struck down by a raging Supreme Court.

Netanyahu Warns Global Community to Unite Against Iranian Threat to World Peace

"When Israelis and Arabs agree on so many things, it makes sense for the world to pay attention."

Hackers, Possibly Iranians, Hit Israeli Shipping Companies; Shipment of Covid-19 Vaccines to Israel Delayed

The date set by the Health Ministry for the start of the population-wide vaccination is one week from today, on December 20.

Survey: 56% of Israelis Doubt They Would Accept Covid-19 Vaccines

Among Christian and Muslim Arabs only 35% said they would be vaccinated; and among Haredim and former Haredim, the number was even lower – 26%.

State of Israel, Kingdom of Bhutan Establish Full Diplomatic Ties

The foreign ministries of the two countries have been holding secret talks over the past year.

Revealed: A Young Senator Biden Delivered Egyptian Disinformation to Israel Ahead of Yom Kippur...

Biden told Golda that all the Egyptian VIPs he had met reassured him that it would be impossible for Egypt to go to war against Israel.

New Paper Analyzes ‘Middle East Game of Thrones’ on the Eve of Biden’s Presidency

The paper points to the fact that Prime Minister Netanyahu has excluded his Foreign and Defense Ministers from his meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince,.

Today: Lighting Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley

“It is still possible to correct the mistake made by the Israeli government when it did not keep its promise to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley."

Netanyahu: Planned Chanukah Lockdown Will Not Take Effect Today

The Health Ministry is demanding an increase in fines for violating the guidelines.

President Rivlin Hosts Launch of Israel’s Second Spacecraft to the Moon

“We are setting out on a new path, familiar but different, at the end of which we hope to land three spacecraft safely on the moon."

House Committee Approves Dispersal, Sets Elections on March 16

All 120 MKs will be able to take part in the debate following the first reading of the bill and speak from the podium for ten minutes.

Netanyahu Next to Plane Loaded with Pfizer’s Vaccine: ‘I Will Be the First in...

Wednesday's shipment included a relatively small amount of vaccines, but by the end of this week, another shipment of about 110,000 units is expected to arrive in Israel.

Shin Bet Brass Threaten to Resign If Netanyahu Appoints his Confidant to Lead the...

They insist Ben Shabbat's curriculum vitae and his abilities in the positions he has held make him the least worthy and least suitable candidate.

Druze Outrage Over Israeli Plan to Install Wind Turbines on Golan Heights

“A state of anger prevails among the people who have moved to their lands to prevent the Israeli authorities from installing the fans.”

Deputy AG: Nightly Lockdown Not Legally Feasible

The issue is expected to come up at the next cabinet meeting, and it is currently unclear whether the lockdown would be implemented.

Thousands of Haredim Rally Against Light Rail Line in their Neighborhoods, 25 Arrested

The Haredi community is claiming that the light rail would lead to sexual promiscuity in the Haredi neighborhoods.

Blue&White Wins Committee Control of Knesset Dispersal, Likud Members Walk Out

The decision to hold the deliberations on the bill in the House Committee passed by a vote of 10-0, with one abstention.

Finance, Housing Ministers Launch ‘Reduced Cost Housing’ to Save Israel’s Real Estate Industry

The demand areas will be defined as second-tier cities such as Be'er Yaakov, Rehovot, Netanya, Modi'in, Yavne, and Ashdod.

With 3 Out of 9 Boycotting, Judicial Committee Picks Controversial Arab Judge

This one certainly has to go to the high court of justice, with the three justices who participated in Sunday night's robbery recusing themselves.

Report: Jordanian King Invites Gantz to Meet in Amman

"The entire Middle East is changing . . . I urge you - the Palestinian public and its leadership - not to be left behind."

Designated Chief Prosecutor Wants More Transparency, Media Focus on his Opinion on Immodest Women

And you thought the Me Too persecutions have died down because of the pandemic – well, you were wrong.

Diaspora Minister Urges Students to Take On ‘Big Responsibility’ of Leadership

Yankelevich spoke with foreign students studying in the Hebrew University's Thrive program and Israeli participants of the Triumph leadership program.

With Court’s OK, Netanyahu Again Fails to Act Against Illegal Arab Outpost of Khan...

In 2018, the Israeli government announced its intention to complete the evacuation and relocation of the illegal outpost, the flagship of the Palestinian Authority’s systematic program of territorial dominance in Area C.

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