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Ariela Karmel

Ariela Karmel

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Coalition blocks protection for Haredi soldiers as anti-draft rhetoric intensifies

Rejection of anti-incitement bill, silence from ultra-Orthodox leaders, and bereaved father saying he’d rather his son die than serve in IDF...

yesterday 20

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

UTJ’s Eichler to be appointed deputy minister, preventing him voting against draft bill

Move reshuffles ultra-Orthodox Knesset seats to secure support for draft bill, budget and protect Netanyahu’s coalition; opposition calls it a bribe

yesterday 20

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Opposition leaders claim new Gantz campaign against Arab parties is hypocritical, aids PM

Blue and White party’s new messaging draws fire from left-wing parties, who say it is a desperate bid to court Netanyahu amid calls for Gantz to...

previous day 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Coalition leaders urge Netanyahu to defy potential High Court ruling to fire Ben Gvir

In filing ahead of Thursday hearing, police minister tells judges they have no standing to rule on petitions calling for his ouster, accuses the AG of...

tuesday 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

UTJ’s Gafni calls for government to ignore High Court rulings on Haredi draft law

MK joins coalition lawmakers calling for defiance of judiciary; Lapid warns disobeying court would expose IDF soldiers to international lawsuits

tuesday 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Coalition advances bill to repeal criminal charge that Netanyahu faces in his trial

Opposition brands legislation to do away with the offense of fraud and breach of trust a ‘mafia-like move’ aimed to enable PM and his allies...

12.01.2026 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

High Court orders state to disclose ultra-Orthodox school curriculum and oversight

Knesset Legal Adviser demands Finance Ministry provide details on illegal practice of transferring funds prior to approval by Knesset panel

11.01.2026 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Yair Netanyahu said to become a member of the powerful Likud Central Committee

Premier’s son appears to have been appointed in an internal party agreement after a failed attempt to secure him a World Zionist Organization...

11.01.2026 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset okays bill ending attorney general’s authority over ministry legal advisers

Likud MK says bill would strengthen ‘independence’ of ministry legal advisers, who now report to AG, not the ministries they serve;...

07.01.2026 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

In rare move, Knesset panel moves to overturn Smotrich’s $150 VAT exemption order

Likud elements led by Finance Committee chair MK Milwidsky argue that doubling VAT exemption on personal imports from $75 penalizes local businesses

07.01.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Anti-government protest leaders, brother of murdered hostage join Democrats party

Left-wing leader Yair Golan welcomes protest leaders Moshe Radman, Ami Dror, Danny Elgarat and others, calling to transform activism into political...

07.01.2026 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Major benefits for soldiers: Bennett unveils ‘flagship’ law as he gears up for election

In video statement, former PM says his proposal will ’cause massive numbers of Haredi youths to join the IDF,’ says anyone joining his...

06.01.2026 20

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Abbas says Ra’am party will be open to Jewish candidates, in major shift

The move appears to be part of larger process to separate party from Islamic Movement and boost legitimacy with Zionist parties ahead of October...

05.01.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Sara Netanyahu touches up official photos of herself, distorting archival record

After photographers object to editing, PM’s wife now credited on photos, in apparent acknowledgment of claims that images of historical...

04.01.2026 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Ben Gvir upends meeting of Knesset women’s rights committee, says it ‘harmed police’

Surprise appearance follows weeks of boycott, as opposition lawmakers petition court over minister’s refusal to cooperate with the committee...

31.12.2025 70

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Smotrich doubles down on vow to ‘trample’ Supreme Court president

Asked about his comments, far-right minister says he has ‘no more-delicate words’ for Isaac Amit, clarifies he is not calling for...

30.12.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset legal adviser accuses committee chair of misconduct, pushing votes without debate

MK Milwidsky faces widespread condemnation for attack on Finance Committee legal adviser and opposition members, who left meeting in protest

30.12.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Smotrich vows to ‘trample’ Supreme Court president in blistering attack

Judicial Authority, opposition lawmakers accuse far-right finance minister of incitement against Isaac Amit, whom he calls a ‘violent...

29.12.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Attorney general warns Knesset committees abusing power, threatening civil servants

Gali Baharav-Miara urges Knesset legal advisor to address issues, after incidents of committees being misused to discuss active legal cases, amid...

26.12.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Smotrich says PM’s aides should ‘sit behind bars’ if they worked for Qatar

Finance minister becomes latest coalition member to back Shin Bet probe into Qatargate; Lapid voices concern Shin Bet deputy head’s resignation...

25.12.2025 70

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

14 countries condemn Israel’s expansion of West Bank settlements

France, Britain, Germany and others say move is illegal under international law, warn unilateral actions in West Bank could derail fragile Gaza...

25.12.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Chikli backs probe of Qatargate allegations, in first such comment from a minister

Diaspora affairs minister and a Likud MK join chorus of calls for further investigation into escalating scandal; Lapid calls to examine actions of...

25.12.2025 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

NIS 220 million meant for Arab community to be diverted to police, ministers decide

Planned reallocation, intended to help fight violence, draws protest from Arab community leaders and others who argue cuts will harm programs meant to...

16.12.2025 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces pitfalls in attempt to shift to its second phase

Impasses remain in key points, such as Hamas disarmament, postwar governance of the Strip, funding reconstruction, and a path to Palestinian statehood

09.12.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Likud MK threatens deputy attorney general in heated Knesset panel meeting

Moshe Saada warns Gil Limon he could face same fate as former military advocate general caught in scandal, tells him to ‘shut up,’ drawing...

09.12.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Deri: Shas won’t support 2026 budget until Haredi kids get food-stamp funds

Ultra-Orthodox party head accuses Finance Ministry of altering criteria to exclude ultra-Orthodox; $86 million were promised to the party in 2025 as...

09.12.2025 70

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Panel chair assails press as special Knesset committee takes up media reform bill

Netanyahu loyalist accuses outlets of persecuting PM in opening discussion on Karhi bill that critics say will stifle free speech and give authorities...

09.12.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot

Arrest marks first time investigators have settled on a suspect in an act that had long vexed law enforcement, spawned a multitude of conspiracy...

04.12.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Bank of Israel governor warns funding yeshiva students, draft exemptions threatens growth

Speaking to cabinet ahead of 2026 budget vote, Amir Yaron says burden on working Israelis, reservists, is unsustainable, and criticizes plan to divert...

04.12.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

New ‘Reservists’ party accuses Likud of pressuring registrar to block its registration

HaMiluimnikim says ruling party is exploiting state mechanisms to curb competition; justice minister denies accusation

03.12.2025 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset advances motion adopting Trump’s plan for Gaza; PM, coalition boycott vote

Lapid, ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Netanyahu’s absence, says vote is a chance to show Israel is united around ‘common...

03.12.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Social equality minister roundly panned for plan to divert Arab economic development funds

May Golan says $1 billion will be used to fight crime wave, but reps from 7 government offices tell Knesset panel the minister is coopting cash meant...

03.12.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset votes to form special panel to advance contentious media oversight bill

Lawmakers vote 59-51 to establish ad hoc committee, bypassing Likud MK David Bitan’s Economics Committee, in defiance of Knesset legal adviser...

02.12.2025 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

A defiant Yair Golan says he can lead the left out of oblivion by redrawing the map

Uniting Labor and Meretz, The Democrats head claims he can attract voters without pandering; argues that ideology is less important than...

30.11.2025 70

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Coalition blocks bill for immediate funds for released hostages, bereaved families

Opposition MK who proposed legislation says coalition ‘turned its back’ on freed hostages, one of whom decries lack of support after...

27.11.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Sweeping victories and upsets mark Likud’s first internal elections in 14 years

Barkat and Amsalem win Jerusalem, though liberal faction makes surprise showing; Defense Minister Katz suffers key defeats, signaling potential...

26.11.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

In rare Likud vote, stalwarts seize first chance in years to steer party machine

In south Tel Aviv stronghold, first internal ballot in 13 years pits new generation against old guard. PM visits Jerusalem poll to extol...

26.11.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Likud to hold first national conference in almost 14 years to elect Central Committee

Ruling party’s powerful organ picks many of its candidates for Knesset elections, as well as members of high-level Secretariat; votes to be held...

25.11.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

More Likud ministers join panel to define parameters of government’s controversial Oct. 7 probe

Families of October 7 victims denounce government committee as a ‘cover-up,’ slamming ministers who oppose an independent inquiry into the...

24.11.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset legal adviser accuses Rothman of threatening him during debate on AG powers

Video shows Knesset Law Committee chairman whispering to legal adviser Gur Bligh, who then snaps back, telling him: ‘You will not threaten...

24.11.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

From key Knesset post, Religious Zionism’s Woldiger champions healing for war-traumatized

Welfare committee head pushes for better care for Oct. 7 victims, troops and more – but needs support of Haredi parties whose anti-service...

21.11.2025 60

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Yoaz Hendel says his ‘Reservists’ party wants government without Haredi, Arab factions

Former communication minister’s new party previously said it would sit with anyone who accepted its principles, including universal military...

20.11.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Far-right UK lawmaker Nigel Farage denies saying ‘Hitler was right’ as a schoolboy

Allegations from contemporaries in the 1970s include claims that Farage, who is leading in polls, often made a Nazi salute, whispered ‘gas...

20.11.2025 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset passes law expanding financial benefits for IDF reservists

Law approved following deadlock over low-income reservist benefits, ending Smotrich-led legislative boycott with compromise on tax credits and...

20.11.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset advances bill to block provision of electricity, water to UNRWA facilities

Following a 2024 law that shuttered agency’s operations in Jerusalem, the amendment would let Israel cut utilities and seize properties to...

19.11.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Knesset passes law expanding rabbinical courts’ powers to arbitrate civil disputes

Political deal between Likud and ultra-Orthodox parties will allow rabbinical courts to rule in civil and custody cases, prompting concerns from...

18.11.2025 60

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Ben Gvir calls for Abbas’s arrest if UN advances Palestinian state recognition

National security minister and fellow far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich vow to block Palestinian statehood hours ahead of UN vote on US-backed Gaza...

18.11.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Bill to make ‘Al Jazeera Law’ permanent passes first Knesset reading

Likud MK’s proposal would enshrine temporary measure that gave government the power to shut down foreign media outlets, while allowing it to do...

11.11.2025 60

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Media bill won’t give government direct editorial control, but risks putting press in biased, moneyed hands

Expert Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler says Karhi’s proposal could severely damage independent journalism. While regulation reform is needed, this bill...

05.11.2025 10

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

Likud minister’s contentious media regulation bill passes first reading in Knesset

Legislation to give the government significant control over broadcasters advances despite AG’s objections, with ultra-Orthodox parties lending...

04.11.2025 60

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel