Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
Germany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers…
Israel’s government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion and ignored them
There are few moments in a nation’s history when its citizens can watch events unfold in real time…
Knesset passes Basic Law enshrining Torah study despite IDF warnings
The Knesset’s plenum passed on Monday the contentious legislation advanced by the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties that will enshrine…
Israel’s hysterical Torah study bill will backfire on the ultra-Orthodox
The coalition is fast-tracking the “Basic Law: Torah Study” – and calling it “historic.” But the truth is…
Benjamin Netanyahu coalition removes clause from Torah study bill to advance Knesset vote
The Knesset’s House Committee approved on Thursday to advance the contentious bill that seeks to enshrine Torah study…
The political fallout of Israel’s haredi draft crisis: Leaders must decide
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking fire for overpromising. At the start of the war, he pledged “total…
IDF veteran with PTSD blasts MKs during Basic Law: Torah Study c’ttee meeting
A soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) interrupted a Knesset House Committee debate Tuesday on the Basic…
Eyal Zamir says soldiers ‘most important resource’ in Israel amid haredi draft bill
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Thursday during a situational assessment that soldiers should be…
Hong Kong budget 2026-27: beyond balancing the books, what’s at stake?
Simon Leung has been without a full-time job since his contract ended in March 2024, after the Hong…