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Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in IsraelIsrael's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as Prime Minister Be...
Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?Two key rivals of Benjamin Netanyahu — Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid — have formed a joint party, “BeYachad,” to challenge his government ...
Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early electionsIsrael's parliament approved its annual budget in a late-night session. This action prevents early elections and allows Prime Minister Benj...
Israeli government hanging by a thread, chance of survival relies on two-ultra-Orthodox partiesThe Knesset parliament showed failure to adjourn a coalition or a majority following withdrawal of the Degel HaTorah and Shas Haredi partie...
A key governing partner of Netanyahu is quitting, leaving him with minority in Israeli parliamentBenjamin Netanyahu's coalition government faced a setback. A key partner, Shas, exited due to disagreements over military draft exemptions....
Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and GazaBenjamin Netanyahu's coalition government in Israel is in trouble. An ultra-Orthodox party left due to disagreements on military draft exem...
Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliamentIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition survived an opposition-backed effort to dissolve parliament on Thursday, as lawmakers...
Netanyahu's govt faces possible collapse as opposition seeks to dissolve itIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government is facing a critical challenge as opposition seeks to dissolve it. Ultra-Orthodox parties thr...
Israel Defense Forces Recruit First Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers for Hasmonean BrigadeIsrael Defense Forces (IDF) have taken a historic step by enlisting the first group of ultra-Orthodox recruits into the newly formed Hasmon...
Israel short on soldiers after year of warMore than a year into the Gaza war, Israel's reservists are exhausted, with 300,000 called up since October 7, 2023. Many over 40 should be...
Israeli military says it will begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men. That could rattle the governmentThe Israeli military will start sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men following a Supreme Court order. This could lead to larg...
Israeli supreme court says ultra-Orthodox must serve in militaryIsrael's Supreme Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must be drafted for military service like other citizens, potentially shaking Prime Mi...
Angry scenes as Israeli parliament votes on conscription lawThe proposed legislation, originally introduced by Gantz in 2022, aims to gradually integrate ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, a grou...
Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into militaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to present a controversial bill to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military to a min...
Can Israel's ultra-Orthodox military volunteers help defuse the battle over conscription?Yossi Levi, a member of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, has expressed concern over the exemption from compulsory military service for ...
Israel's high court says the government must stop funding seminaries. Could that topple Netanyahu?Israel's Supreme Court ruling curtailing subsidies for ultra-Orthodox men has rattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coaliti...
Jewish Festival of Lights 'Hanukkah' celebrated worldwide, see imagesThe Jewish Festival of Lights, called Hanukkah, is observed in various parts of the world with great zeal and enthusiasm. Take a look.