Netanyahu’s conservative Likud party now retains the defense and foreign ministries. But the optics around Ben-Gvir and Smotrich may still prove inflammable for him – for example, if one visits or prays at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque compound, a symbol of Palestinian nationalism. It is also the holiest site for Judaism. Ancient Temple. Netanyahu’s last […]
For critics, the proposed changes to the justice system to give parliament more power in appointing judges and nullifying Supreme Court rulings are an attempt to escape their legal problems at the risk of undermining the rule of law in Israel. flames of violence Even without the focus on his nationalist and religious allies, Netanyahu’s […]
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It added that firebombs were thrown from the rooftops of houses and that troops responded with live fire on “identified armed suspects in the area”. The military said, “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and its commanders regret any harm to non-involved civilians,” and rejected claims that civilians were deliberately targeted. At least 165 Palestinians, including […]
Medical officials said three Palestinians were killed. Islamic Jihad claimed one of them as a member. Residents said two of those killed were known gunmen in the city. Residents said the third person was a civilian who happened to be passing by at the time of the shooting. Hours later, medical officials said a 16-year-old […]
According to the agreement, Shas leader Aryeh Deri will lead the interior and health ministries during the first half of the government’s term, then the finance ministry in the second half. Deri will also serve as deputy prime minister during Netanyahu’s term. Derry, a veteran politician, was convicted of tax fraud last year but has […]
Yes, technically it is possible. A court in Israel has apparently approved this. Last week a 17 year old school girl died in a car accident, her family gone to court seeking permission to collect egg from her ovary. The court approved it, and her egg was collected with her other organs. Other organs were […]
Before the first gulf war Iraq had a strong and well equipped army which was a real threat to Israel. But Saddam regime is gone and Iraq is no more threat to any one. There is no one who can challenge Israel. But may be Iran is the country which can get some respect from […]