On May 31 No Smoking Day Israel Announces 8,000 Die Annually from Tobacco Products

Among Israeli smokers, 26.7% reported that they smoked more since the outbreak of the plague; on average, an increase of 13 cigarettes per day was reported.

Meretz MK Under Attack for Bill Barring Jewish Outreach to Minors without Parental Consent

"It bothers Zandberg that the dear Chabad Chassidim offer passers-by to put on tefillin."

Police Took Security Chief’s Weapon Based on Bedouins’ Complaints – Sunday He Was Stabbed...

During their detention, the suspects threatened revenge against the two auxiliary policemen, and shortly thereafter they filed a complaint with the Policemen Investigations Unit.

Bennett-Lapid Parity Government Ready to Roll, But How Will It Work?

The parity principle will likely be applied only in sensitive votes where there are clear, fundamental differences between the two factions in the government.

Bennett Formally Announces He Will Join Lapid’s Government

Bennett promised a Lapid government will not "relinquish territory . . .or hesitate to take military action" when necessary.

Ashkenazi Returns from Egypt: The Circle of Peace is Expanding; But Palestinian Authority Incitement...

Ashkenazi said there would be no settlement "without resolving the issue of returning the prisoners and MIAs held by Hamas terrorists."

IEC Repairs War-Damaged Electric Power Lines to Gaza

IEC: “We are a government corporation, subject to the provisions of the law, and we believe that electricity is outside the conflict."

Foreign Ministry Summons Philippines Ambassador to Israel for ‘Clarification’

"Israel expects friends such as the Philippines not to support proposals that strengthen terrorism, and to stand by us during this time."

Sa’ar Officially Rejects Netanyahu Triple Rotation Proposal. Next: Resume Talks with Lapid.

A Lapid government would include the far-left Meretz and Yisrael Beytenu parties, as well as at least one Israeli Arab party.

Yamina Faction Meeting Postponed 4 Hours to Discuss Likud Offer to Sa’ar

Netanyahu offered Sa'ar a triple rotation for the prime minister's seat.

War Pays: Hamas Gets Over $1 Billion in International Aid Pledges

Israel insist on linking release of its captive citizens to any negotiations that would lead to a truce, or start reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.

Almost Done Deal: These Are the Portfolios in Bennett’s Right-to-Left Government

MK Issawi Frej estimated Saturday night that the formation of the Bennett-Lapid government is closer than ever.

Nothing Wrong with your Set: Bennett Could Become Prime Minister Next Week

"He is planning the assault phase on the target for the beginning of next week."

Mayor Huldai Promises Curbs on Police as Jaffa Jews Suffer Hundreds of Anti-Semitic Attacks

"Without a change in the police rules of engagement, nothing will change," Rabbi Ezra Heiman told the Knesset emergency hearing.

Homeland Security Minister Ohana Agrees Unequivocally: ‘Police Response to the Riots Was Unsatisfactory’

MK Smotrich responded angrily, saying: “It's a shame that 1,000 terrorists weren't killed."

Amazon Wins Tender to Serve Israel’s Cloud But Will Its Pro-Palestinian Employees Approve?

Amazon's plans may hit a wall with its pro-Palestinian employees, who have been urging it to sever its ties with the Jewish State.

Thousands of Israeli Jews Purchasing Guns following Guardians of the Walls Pogroms

Gun ranges around the country have been booked solid, and it's been difficult to find a free target.

Gantz Warns Hezbollah’s Nasrallah, Hamas in Gaza

"If Hamas chooses to prevent the rehabilitation of Gaza . . .and to harm Israeli citizens, we will take action until we reach a calm that will serve us all."

Blinken Lands in Israel, Will Meet Netanyahu, Abbas, Ashkenazi, Lapid to Discuss Hamas, Iran

"Hamas will not have veto power over the reconstruction efforts," a State Department official said.

With Mandate Expiring Next Week, Both Lapid and Netanyahu Are Wooing Bennett

Yair Lapid, Israel's playboy politician has turned out to be a hard worker, undeterred by temporary failures.

Radical High Court Breaks the Rules, Claims Right to Revoke Constitutional Law

Had Israel had a right-wing government over the past 12 years, led by a staunch defender of the Knesset's powers against an arbitrary court, this would never have happened.

Bennett: I Don’t Recall Such a Time of Weakness, Dysfunction, and National Embarrassment

"He who drags the country to a fifth election is playing into the hands of those who wish us harm."

Cabinet Ministers Disappointed with War Gains as Israel, Hamas, Observe Ceasefire

Some cabinet ministers complained that the intelligence provided in the operation was "lousy" and did not provide "reality-changing targets" to be attacked.

Report: Security Cabinet Approves Agreement to End Operation, Ceasefire to Begin 2 AM Friday

Hamas has also agreed to the ceasefire, which is slated to begin at 2 AM Friday.

Drone Downed Tuesday was Iranian, and Armed

“I think that says everything about the true patron of terror in the Middle East and in the world. Iran."

Miriam Peretz, Isaac Herzog, Running for President of Israel

While Peretz appears to have more popularity on the Israeli street, pundits say that Herzog is the favorite to win due to his extensive ties in the Knesset.

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