Ben Gvir Unapologetic for Late MK Alkharumi Attack Tweet
It stands to show you that even the ancient principle of "Achrei mot kdoshim" has limits.
Ra’am MK Said Alkharumi Dies of Heart Attack, Led Effort to Legitimize Illegal Bedouin...
Alkharumi was a constant source of concern for the coalition leadership that feared his appetite for sabotaging its legislative efforts.
Meretz’s Arab Minister Calls for Direct Negotiations with Hamas
Israel’s Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej argues that as past Israeli leaders dealt directly with late PLO leader Yasser Arafat, the government should do the same with Hamas.
Say It Ain’t So, Bezalel: Smotrich Blocks IDF Visit to Temple Mount
Does MK Smotrich doubt the ability of IDF soldiers to walk in a straight line?
Israel’s Science and Tech Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
Orit Farkash-Hacohen is not the only lawmaker who is currently ill with the virus. Six other MKs have also been struck with the coronavirus.
Bennett, Netanyahu, Call MK Ben Gvir Who Contracted Corona
At the end of the conversation, MK Ben Gvir acknowledged the Prime Minister's sincere concern.
Labor MK Gilad Kariv Hospitalized with COVID-19
Kariv issued a statement expressing his thanks to the medical staff and urging young Israelis to go get vaccinated.
Soldier’s Father Complains Against MK Tibi for Hitting his Son
Police officers who were at the scene separated the two men, and the IDF later fully supported the soldier and his conduct.
Knesset’s Land of Israel Lobby to Bennett: Stop Herzog’s Appointment as US Ambassador
Herzog is “actively striving to promote the dangerous idea of the two-state solution.”
Agriculture Ministry Official: Israel Has No Long-Term Plan for Global Food Crisis
"The leading scenario is the war scenario, not ongoing issues such as crop areas and population development."
Israel vs. Facebook: Knesset Bill Seeks to Rein in Social-Media Censorship
The bill requires platforms to clearly state their policies for removing content and blocking users by providing “an available response in the Hebrew language for the investigation of complaints” and to offer a way for users to ask about removal; it also clarifies when they can seek damages in court.
New Hope, Ra’am, at War over Defeated Cannabis Legalization Bill
Almost every Arab MK on Wednesday voted against the bill.
Judea & Samaria Sovereignty Bill Defeated in Knesset
"This bill will once again show and reveal who is ideological in this Knesset."
Knesset Plenum Adds 2nd Woman to Panel Selecting Rabbinical Judges
The Religious Services Minister will appoint a woman rabbinical court advocate.
Knesset Passes Law Making Sure Bennett Hands Keys Over to Lapid
“The alternate prime minister doesn't trust the sitting prime minister and vice versa."
Arabs, Meretz Won’t join 90 MKs’ Call on Unilever to Drop BDS, Sa’ar Appointee...
Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, picked by Meretz for a committee, signed a pro-BDS letter from leftist Israelis to Ben & Jerry's.
Matan Kahana’s Kashrut Reform Bill Revealed, Here Are Some Key Items
Here are a few choice items I translated hurriedly. Clearly, a deeper discussion should follow.
Knesset Plenum Votes Down 3 No-Confidence Motions
The United Torah Judaism and Shas motion entitled “A trefah [non-kosher] Government" was rejected by a majority of 59-50.
Ben-Gvir, Tibi, Perform First Class Street Theater in Knesset Plenum
Tibi probably won by points on Monday – although no one doubts there will be a rematch sometime soon.
Justice Minister Sa’ar to Submit ‘Bibi’s Law’ Banning MKs Facing Criminal Indictment from Forming...
Sa'ar was clearly enjoying himself, even though he didn't crack a smile.
Lapid-Bennett Blackmailed into Appointing Anti-Vax Minister
Why did I digress from the story of the MK who threatened to smash the coalition if he doesn't become a minister to the Bennett speech? Oh, you'll love it.
US to Reopen US Consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinian Authority? Not So Fast.
"No sovereign state allows a foreign country to open a diplomatic mission on its territory to serve residents of a third state or entity. . .and not to a hostile entity.”
Joint Arab List Leader Who Ate Ben & Jerry’s Rushed to Hospital
"He ate Ben and Jerry's ice cream, he was rushed to hospital" - a perfect construct of poetic justice.
Wednesday, Minister Kahana Also Reformed Conversions
The Conversion Authority in the Prime Minister’s Office provides services to Israeli citizens or permanent residents.
Secular, Haredi and Arab Lawmakers to Join Forces on Reducing Vote Threshold
It should be interesting to watch the Knesset becoming divided not along the traditional coalition vs. opposition divider, but as sharks vs. guppies.
Haredim Will Bear the Brunt of Government’s War on Disposable Plastic Utensils
Of course, if the finance and environmental protection folks really want to clean up Israel, and at the same time repress Haredi families even more, they should go after disposable diapers.
Knesset Expands List of Red Countries Requiring Full Quarantine of Returning Passengers
Violation of the quarantine requirement constitutes a criminal offense.
1,000 Jews Ascend to the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av, Arabs Unhappy
Tisha B'Av is only the first tense day on the Temple Mount this week.
Joint Arab List Offers to Support Coalition’s Budget – Better Bennett than Bibi
The coalition has been losing some manor votes to the other side this week.
Opposition Factions Announce Boycott on Knesset Committee Meetings
The coalition has been using "Section 98" to limit the ability of opposition members to speak in the meetings.