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Sam SokolThe Times of Israel |
Rabbis of Shas, UTJ’s Degel HaTorah call on Military Police to refuse orders rather than commit the ‘terrible crime’ of arresting...
Knesset approves split of Arrangements Bill, helping ensure budget passes before deadline; talks on Haredi draft bill still stuck, in what ups chances...
Ministry’s Social Services Responses Division tells Knesset there is only one caseworker available per 850 post-traumatic veterans
Opposition leader says ‘biased editing of protocols of security discussions’ goes beyond PM’s usual ‘lying’; Gantz calls...
While lamenting near-daily IDF strikes as a ‘blow to our dignity,’ Nawaf Salam pledges reconstruction, restoration of public services...
Ex-defense minister joined by Lapid in upbraiding Netanyahu for cherrypicked quotes, shirking accountability in his response to state...
Premier reportedly tells closed-door meeting there were ‘intelligence failures,’ but he didn’t ignore pre-onslaught warnings;...
Moshe Solomon calls for fixes to close loopholes such as clause allowing recruitment targets to be lowered, says party united in demands, but source...
In attempt to counter considerable national religious opposition to bill exempting yeshiva students from IDF, ruling party claims activists are trying...
Group linked to Jerusalem Faction hands one dodger NIS 60,000, says ‘the goal is to strengthen all yeshiva students so they won’t be...
Cops appear to be taking hands-off approach to unrest, allowing demonstrations to turn violent while employing excessive force once they do respond,...
MKs vote 62-55 in favor of budget with some $262 billion in total expenditures; Shas and Degel HaTorah come out in favor after last-minute...
Lawmakers set to hold initial vote Wednesday night, after standoff over ongoing disagreements on ultra-Orthodox draft led to threats of early...
‘We are reaching the finish line,’ boasts Boaz Bismuth, urging fellow lawmakers to pass controversial bill in its final two readings...
Total number of those classified as draft evaders or as having not shown up when ordered jumps from 13,000 to 68,000 over just two years, after broad...
Holdup caused by ultra-Orthodox objections to proposed amendments to controversial draft bill; Haredi politicians, finance minister meet with...
Ex-PM accuses Netanyahu’s party of ‘malicious forgery’ for inserting his image into photo of Arab politicians celebrating an...
Grim figures shown to joint meeting of several committees, after 2 babies died and dozens were hurt in unlicensed center in the capital; MK:...
Rights groups, medical experts and lawmakers pan firing of putrid liquid from water cannons on demonstrators; ex-police superintendent calls for...
With rebel MKs possibly withholding support, legislation is set to advance out of committee but may be slow to face Knesset vote, putting...
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee told the figure is likely to rise by many thousands in coming month, as coalition rushes to pass law exempting...
Assailants reportedly curse victim over IDF draft issue in latest attack on ultra-Orthodox lawmakers by hardline elements; Shas casts incident as...
Far-right finance minister declares it’s ‘either us or them’ as he makes the case to reverse the 2005 disengagement, impose military...
Bill says ‘trust in law enforcement is very low’ due to leaks, selective enforcement, personal interests, as Otzma Yehudit MK continues...
Driver’s attorney says suspect felt his life was in danger as demonstrators gathered around bus; 14-year-old killed and three injured in...
Victim named as Yosef Eisenthal, 14; Ben Gvir says police probing ‘all investigatory angles’ of incident, which occurred as tens of...
Populist MK ‘grateful for the great trust’; however, Netanyahu reportedly sees her as an electoral liability, and experts expect...
Majority of 55% of Israelis still support the formation of a state inquiry, down from 67% in July 2024; 22% now favor politically appointed probe,...
Degel HaTorah spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando celebrates release of draft dodgers from military prison, claims Haredim ‘find ourselves in exile...
Deputy AG assails government for ignoring High Court order on sanctions for draft dodgers; Goldknopf compares penalties for yeshiva students to...
In tense cabinet meeting, deputy AG trades barbs with far-right minister, warns he is eroding police independence by interfering in investigations
Critics charge law empowers ‘political entities’ and deprives teachers of due process; Smotrich says judges ‘trampling...
Court gives government until Wednesday morning to respond; ‘We will not allow Israel’s ultra-Orthodox children to be turned into second-class...
Haredi parties battle for control of capital’s religious bureaucracy, leading to boycotts of coalition legislation as form of leverage
Israel has alleged that more than 10 percent of the UN Palestinian refugee agency’s staff in Gaza have ties to terror groups
Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb warns Knesset defense panel that cuts to the length of mandatory military service mean the current troop shortage is only...
Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon tells MKs the controversial legislation will not ease the burden on reservists and ‘severely harms...
Israel Democracy Institute study finds only 26% ‘feel that there is a party that properly represents them’ as country gears up for 2026...
Miki Zohar claims ‘all Israeli citizens were complacent’ ahead of Hamas-led massacre; calls actions of Qatargate suspects...
Security agencies allowed to access civilian systems without a judicial warrant. Bill ‘disproportionately violates human rights, first and...
Ultra-Orthodox leaders hold event in Ramat Beit Shemesh taking aim at a community of immigrants thought more likely to enlist than other Haredim,...
Opposition MKs removed from plenum during heated session; Lapid pledges to ‘not cooperate with this shameful farce’ as coalition calls to...
Justice Department says ‘sensationalist claims’ against Trump filed just before the 2020 elections; letter written by Epstein from prison...
Finance minister says move will lower cost of living, free Israelis from exploitation by monopolies; businesspeople protest, saying it’s a...
Law, now in effect until 2027, enables shuttering of outlets, seizure of equipment, and blocking of satellite transmissions in Israel and the West...
Police say the 22-year-old activist was detained for holding a placard showing support for the proscribed group Palestine Action at a demonstration...
Defense minister’s original remarks came in defiance of positions taken by Netanyahu and Trump; Smotrich calls on PM to push West Bank...
Opposition leaders echo former premier’s words, after news report sheds light on Netanyahu aides’ alleged work for Qatar while in Israeli...
Department for Internal Police Investigations says it has received a number of clips for review from clashes last week in Jerusalem during which 13...
Health and education committees were left inactive since Shas quit its coalition posts in October, in protest of failure to pass Haredi draft...