Likud MK announces resignation, says party has been ‘hijacked’ by Haredi interests
Likud MK Dan Illouz announced Wednesday that he would resign, arguing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party had…
Israel passes quasi-constitutional law declaring Torah study a foundational value
The Knesset voted 63-52 on Monday to pass a deeply divisive Basic Law declaring Torah study a “foundational…
Haredi parties back down: Basic Law won’t put Torah study on par with IDF service
A controversial Basic Law bill will no longer explicitly place Torah study on par with military service, as…
Netanyahu: The pursuit of ‘total victory’ against Iran and its proxies ‘never ends’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted on Tuesday that his pursuit of “total victory” against Iran and its proxies…
Haredi parties deny report of deal with Netanyahu to pass array of pre-election laws
Shas and United Torah Judaism on Tuesday denied reports that they have reached a deal with Prime Minister…
Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections
The Knesset’s ultra-Orthodox parties have rejected the latest draft of the coalition’s Haredi conscription exemption bill, Channel 12…
Preliminary vote to dissolve Knesset set for Wednesday as legislative agenda cleared
A preliminary vote on Wednesday is planned to dissolve the Knesset, which would trigger early elections if ultimately…
1st vote on bill to dissolve Knesset likely next week as coalition jockeys to control early elections timing – The Times of Israel
1st vote on bill to dissolve Knesset likely next week as coalition jockeys to control early elections timing The…
Ultra-Orthodox parties break with Netanyahu but know they have nowhere else to go
For many years, and perhaps for as long as anyone can remember, Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community has not found…