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Otzma Yehudit to quit coalition Sunday; Religious Zionism condemns deal but remains
The far-right Otzma Yehudit party, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, said on Saturday it would follow through on its threat to leave the government, with members to hand in ...
The Times of Israel17d
IDF begins ‘proceedings’ against Haredi recruits who ignore draft orders, says they will face ‘criminal sanctions’
The IDF says it has begun “proceedings” against members of the Haredi community who did not show up at induction centers after receiving draft orders. Those who did not show up after receiving ...
The Times of Israel17d
Deborah Lipstadt, exiting as US antisemitism envoy, is hoping for the best under Trump
She “brought expertise, gravitas, and determination” to the role “during one of the most challenging periods for the Jewish people in decades,” said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt in a statement.
The Times of Israel17d
Ben Gvir says his party will quit government if cabinet implements hostage-ceasefire deal
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War ...
The Times of Israel18d
Right-wing groups, including bereaved families, protest pending hostage release deal
Right-wing protesters demonstrated Wednesday night and Thursday against a deal for a truce in the Gaza war that would see the release of at least some of the Israeli ...
The Times of Israel18d
Top Trump official says US will back renewed Israeli offensive in Gaza if needed
US President-elect Donald Trump’s top national security nominee has said the US will back Israel if it needs to reenter Gaza, while speaking out in support of a ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas ...
The Times of Israel18d
Herzog urges cabinet to support Gaza deal, as Smotrich threatens to bolt coalition
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War ...
The Times of Israel19d
Criticizing own party, Likud MK blocks bill to shutter public broadcaster
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War ...
The Times of Israel19d
Israel unequipped to combat LA-style wildfire, officials warn
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in southern California, Israeli officials are sounding alarm bells about the possibility of similarly destructive blazes striking the Middle East. The ...
The Times of Israel19d
Lev Tahor leader arrested in El Salvador amid major crackdown on cult
One of the leaders of the extremist Jewish cult Lev Tahor was arrested in El Salvador, as part of a major crackdown by Central American authorities against the group for alleged abuse of children.
The Times of Israel19d
Israeli hostages’ families caught between hope and despair over emerging release deal
The ceasefire deal that is close to being agreed in Gaza has left families of the 98 hostages still held in the enclave facing a mix of hope, apprehension, and, in some cases, anger as negotiators ...
The Times of Israel20d
ICC prosecutor says Israeli objections to Netanyahu warrant should be rejected
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 15-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal ...