Yair Netanyahu appeals after losing libel lawsuit to former MK Stav Shaffir
Lawyer for prime minister’s son says court erred in characterizing him as a ‘racist’ and ‘harasser’
Lawyer for prime minister’s son says court erred in characterizing him as a ‘racist’ and ‘harasser’
Palestinian medics say one seriously hurt in northern West Bank city after troops enter to demolish home of Osama Taweel, who IDF says took in October killing of Ido Baruch
IDF soldiers on Wednesday evening began an operation in the city of Shechem (Nablus) to demolish the home of one of the terrorists who carried out the attack in which IDF soldier Ido Baruch was murdered, the IDF Spokesperson”s Unit confirmed. Palestinian Arab sources said the home in question belongs to terrorist Osama Tawil. In
According to BBC, Loch Ness is being affected by the extreme heat prevailing in it’s region and its water level has dropped to a record low of over 30 years. In recent days, the temperature around the lake has reached up to 30 degrees, and there has been a significant decrease in the rainwater. The
Opposition leaders say they demand functioning judge selection panel if talks are to continue; Netanyahu accuses them of looking for an excuse to halt the process
The prime minister fails to impose discipline on his colleagues and the opposition manages an improbable victory, but the judicial overhaul advocates aren’t done yet
Over 900 civilians have been killed and over half a million have fled
The European Jewish Association (EJA), representing hundreds of Jewish Communities across Europe, condemned the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) for a “reckless and irresponsible” statement about an Israeli Minister. The Times of Israel reported that the EUJS originally issued a statement denouncing Minister Chikli, citing his comments on LGBT and Reform communities as unacceptable
In the wake of a series of neo-Nazi incidents, Australia”s government is moving toward passing legislation to ban the use of Nazi symbols on clothing, flags and websites and in other domains. Trading in Nazi memorabilia will also be banned, but religious, academic and other exemptions will be allowed. Before the Third Reich, the swastika
Israel has recently been experiencing a spate of unseasonable rainy weather. Nahum Malik, a forecaster from meteorology firm Meteo-Tech, explains the phenomenon in a conversation with Israel National News. “I am surprised by the event itself. Although we knew there was a possibility of rain, I am surprised that this kind of rain fell on
A Bedouin tribe that has been steadfast in its support for Israel and its security despite having 18 family members killed in the line of duty, was honored today (Wednesday) by American Jewish Committee (AJC) with its Moral Courage Award. Several members of the Sawaed family have served in the Israeli security services. Two family
‘Justice for Amiram’ activists held a demonstration in front of the Takana Forum social justice conference in which attorney Raz Nezri was expected to attend, who they claim “authorized the use of torture against Amiram in the Duma case”. Avraham Feldman, one of the activists, said: “He met the boys after they had gone through
In American Jewish Committee’s signature AJC Global Forum session&mdashthe Great Debate, moderated by Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, AJC”s Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, experts Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President, Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, and Ariel Kahana, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, Israel Hayom, delve into the compelling topic: “Should Diaspora Jews Have a Say in Israeli
Critics of controversial former leader criticize unprecedented measures taken in response to his death
Long-range interceptor can shoot down missiles above atmosphere, help protect European neighbors; decision to expand capabilities made in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
European lawmakers back law to regulate artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT, amid fears the systems could disrupt democratic processes
The premise of this piece is that I am not Jewish, but an Italian-Colombian monotheist who resides in Berlin, the capital of Germany. A characteristically Jewish expression of appreciation is to say that you are smart. When a Jewish person appreciates your heart as much as your brains, s/he will sometimes be sure that your
The Telegram channel of the terrorist organization “The Forces of the Galilee”, which is inspired by Hezbollah, published a recorded interview with Abu Elfida, who was presented as the leader of the organization. Abu Elfida stated that the organization was founded in 2011, its first martyr was Brigadier General Saleh al-Abdullah in the Syrian army,
We all know Rashi”s famous comment on Bamidbar 13:16: Moshe changed the name of Hoshea to Yehoshua with the prayer, “May Hashem save you (Y-a-h yoshiacha) from the designs of the spies.” But if Moshe knew the reconnaissance mission was in peril, why only prepare Yehoshua? Why not exhort the other spies as well? In
Marriage and birth rates in China continue to steadily decline and are causing great concern in the Chinese government. Data published by the Chinese Ministry of the Interior shows that the number of marriages in China last year reached its lowest point since records began in 1986, when 6.83 million marriage ceremonies were recorded –
Sky Sonic system, under development for three years, to be shown off at Paris Air Show, after Iran claimed earlier this month it built a hypersonic missile
Citing Amichai Chikli’s past criticism of Reform Jews and pride parades, students say they are ‘turning their backs’ on him
Bella Montoya, 76, started knocking on inside of her casket during wake and was sent back to hospital that pronounced her dead
Avdullah Hoti, who opened embassy in Jerusalem, wants Israel to open a mission in Pristina; Foreign Ministry points to budgetary constraints
Currency regains earlier losses after opposition’s surprise win of seat on panel; Israeli shares close lower amid investor concern over ability to reach broad compromise
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded this evening (Wednesday) to the opposition leaders’ announcement that the negotiations at the President’s Residence will not continue until the judicial selection committee is fully established. “Today it finally became clear that Gantz and Lapid were looking for any way to blow up the talks. Three months ago they said
The Cannes red carpet is the glittering proscenium chosen for protests against femicide and patriarchy. When an actress presented herself veiled, feminists applauded in the name of “inclusion” and the politically correct banality. When the Iranian actress Zahra Amir Ebrahimi then took the floor to say that “women are oppressed in Afghanistan, Iran, Mali and
Greek authorities says 104 rescued so far after fishing vessel capsizes off coast of Peloponnese Peninsula, in worst such disaster this year
Knesset rejects rogue Likud MK Gotliv; result embarasses PM, though coalition will likely elect own representative soon; opposition says no overhaul talks until committee formed
RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., a leading defense technology company, announced today that it has developed an advanced interceptor, named “Sky Sonic,” as a groundbreaking defensive response to the growing threat of hypersonic missiles. This revolutionary system will be officially unveiled for the first time at the Paris Air Show, one of the world’s largest
The charity workers in Israel”s north have been shocked in the face of one of the most alarming cases to emerge in recent years. Mrs. Rivka Shoshana, an Orthodox Jewish woman, tragically passed away at the young age of 40. She was suffering from severe malnourishment. The story began twelve years ago when the family
Opposition leader Yair Lapid and National Unity party chairman Benny Gantz announced this evening (Wednesday) that the negotiations on the judicial reform issue at the President’s Residence would be frozen until there are two Knesset representatives on the judicial reform committee. Earlier today, opposition MK Karin Elharrar (Yesh Atid) was elected to the judicial selection
A new study by the University of Oxford in collaboration with the Reuters Institute revealed that 48 percent of the world’s citizens are “very interested in the news”, a decrease of 15 percent compared to 63 percent who answered this way in a previous survey conducted in 2017. 36 percent of the participants in the
The Biden administration has joined the chorus of American voices criticizing Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli. A photo in which Chikli is making a face at a pro-Israel parade in New York City, and his unapologetic defense of the incident, is evidence that he is out of touch with the U.S. Jewish Diaspora, a senior
MK Karin Elharrar (Yesh Atid) was elected today (Wednesday) to the judicial selection committee, the committee which chooses the justices who serve on the Supreme Court. Elharrar’s election gives the opposition the representative it seeks on the committee. 58 MKs voted in favor of Elharrar’s appointment in a secret ballot today, while 56 voted against
Between February and April 2023, 6,890 new apartments were sold, a decrease of 19.0% compared to the period of November 2022-January 2023 (8,510). In April 2023, 1,460 new apartments were sold, a decrease of 49.9% compared to March 2023. About a quarter (25.5%) of the new apartments sold were government subsidized, an increase of 8.9%
Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer”s June 8 op-ed (Almost Half of American Jews Are Not Actually “Jewish”) contains some misleading statements that require correction. For example, he claims that Pew Research Center surveys undercount Orthodox Jews in the U.S. because the surveys rely on phone calls made on the Sabbath. This is false. The most recent
A cornerstone is laid for Einstein House, a Daniel Libeskind-designed building to house theoretical physicist’s items and files
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich believes that the opposition is not looking to reach an understanding on the judicial reform issue. “The opposition’s threats to unilaterally end the talks at the president’s house reveal their true face,” says Smotrich after the secret votes to elect representatives to the committee for the selection of judges. He criticized
CEO Ted Deutch and several other leaders of influential advocacy group sit down with former Mossad head Tamir Pardo and activists
Officer conducting search at scene of attack on military post fired into air after spotting suspicious vehicle, whereupon soldier mistook father and child for fleeing attackers
The EndJewHatred movement declared a “State of Emergency” on Jew-hatred at the City University of New York (CUNY) and will host a rally today (Wednesday) outside the CUNY Chancellor”s Office. The rally will be held at 5 pm New York time. “Jew-hatred has become systemic within the CUNY system, and nowhere is it more blatant
Shira Geffen says move is a message to residents of Masafer Yatta, facing expulsion by the IDF, that they ‘are seen’
President Xi Jinping tells PA leader Beijing has ‘always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights’
Defense Ministry officials note surge in demand for Israeli-made weapons due to Russia’s war on Ukraine, uptick in interest from Arab allies; nearly quarter of exports are drones
The number of residences changing hands hits record lows in April, down 55% from last year, as prices and borrowing costs climb
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells affect their close environment to support their needs – by forming new lymph vessels in the dermis in order to go deeper into the skin and spread through the body. The researchers believe that the new discovery
The secret ballot in the Knesset plenum to choose the Knesset’s representatives to the committee for the selection of judges was held this afternoon (Wednesday). The candidates are MKs Tali Gottlieb (Likud) and Karin Elharrar (Yesh Atid). Israel Beitenu announced that it supports the vote for Tali Gottlieb and asked the rest of the opposition
An IDF reservist stole a HMMWV (Humvee) type vehicle without having a military license in his possession and caused minor damage to it. The soldier left his base in the Humvee without the knowledge of his commanders, drove with it to his home in Petah Tikva, and took his family for a trip. During the
This week we hosted the incredible social media influencer Emily Austin at Sheba. We hope this video provides a mere GLIMPSE into the remarkable world we call home.