Tag: speaker
Knesset Speaker Levy Shares Concern over German Antisemitism with Chancellor Scholz in Berlin
Speaker Levy becomes the first Israeli head of parliament to address the Bundestag.
Dedicated Leader of Lower East Side Jews Shelly Silver Dead at 77
May his memory be blessed.
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in Home Confinement after 252 Days in Prison
President Donald Trump was rumored to consider pardoning Silver but decided not to do so on his last day in office.
Did Speaker Levin Read The Jewish Press Before Lowering the Money Boom on Contrarian...
Rabbi Meir Kahane probably would have enjoyed this turn of events.
NY Republicans & Gov. Cuomo Urged Trump Not to Pardon Shelly Silver
Cuomo could just keep his mouth shut and let the chips fall where they may on the Trump pardon of Shelly Silver. How I wish he had.
New Coalition Follies: Bibi Wants Edelstein Back as Speaker, Gantz Wants Liberman as Minister
As soon as the 61-MKs' recommendation is sent to the president, there will be a stampede of all the many parties, interest groups and NGOs to the High Court of Justice.
Netanyahu – Gantz Meeting Ends without Agreement, Blue&White to Advance Anti-Bibi Laws
Several MKs have said that much harsher bills are being discussed to cattle prod Netanyahu to the path of submission
Gantz is Betting Against the House
Gantz is trying to hard to push a very left wing government onto Bibi, and it may backfire on him.
Blue&White to Appeal Edelstein’s Resignation to the High Court
Edelstein's resignation thwarted the possibility of holding a vote for a new Speaker until Monday.
Top Democrats Pressing Case Against ‘Vile Anti-Semitic’ Congresswoman
Omar referenced the classic "dual loyalties" accusation used by Jew haters for at least 3,500 years.
Iran-backed Hezbollah Declares ‘Victory’ in Lebanon’s Parliamentary Election
Hezbollah and its allies won in at least eight of the 15 redrawn voting districts. Prime Minister Sa'ad Hariri said, "I extend my hand to everyone because I know Lebanon can be ruled only with all of its political elements."
Russian Jews Condemn Anti-Semitic Statement by Parliament’s Deputy Speaker
He talked about the people who 'jumped out from the Pale of Settlement to the revolver in 1917, and today are working in very respectable places – on the radio, in the legislatures.
Knesset Speaker to Set Up Team to Reexamine Dress Code
MK Trajtenberg took off his shirt at the Knesset entrance, cautioning that "tomorrow all of you will have a burqa."
‘Muezzin Law’ Ready for Vote Despite Arab, Rivlin Objections
MK Issawi Freij (Meretz) announced that separating the Shabbat calls from the Muezzin bill exposes it for what it is: yet another example of Israeli racism.
NY Congressman Denouncing Trump for Bannon Pick, Speaker Ryan Dismissing Public Outrage
“I am appalled and disgusted that Donald Trump is doubling-down on hatred and racism in his very first action as President-elect," Nadler wrote.
Knesset to Hold Special Debate on Shabbat Train Crisis
The debate will be held in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a.k.a. "the person at the helm."
Police Order MK Yehuda Glick to Ride Armored Car
The money will come from a special budget reserve kept for just these kinds of miscellaneous items.
Speaker Edelstein Calls on AG to Conclude Police ‘Blackmail List’ Investigation
"The head of Investigations and Intelligence Branch has power by virtue of his position. Power corrupts, and great power corrupts more. Therefore, he must act with caution."
Speaker Edelstein Asking Police Chief Alsheikh for Clarifications on ‘MKs List’
Speaker Edelstein accepted the police chief's explanation, but said that the leaked document casts a cloud over all MKs.
Hezbollah Backs Away from Blaming Israel For Death of Senior Commander
Hezbollah has backed away from accusing Israel of killing its Number 2 commander.
Knesset Speaker Edelstein’s ‘Controversial’ Visit to Address British Parliament
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein is to make an historic address before the British parliament.
Paul Ryan Set to be Next Speaker of the House
Paul Ryan overcame the final hurdle in his path to become next Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GOP Sen. Marco Rubio Launches Presidential Run
Florida Senator Marco Rubio officially launches his presidential campaign, slams the Obama administration's "hostility" towards Israel.
Excellent Work Plan
Some Palestinian speaker detailing his view on negotiations over "Palestine," and meanwhile offers a very good and reliable plan for Israel to deal with...