israel political situation

Netanyahu abandons controversial ‘Rabbis Law,’ drawing Deri’s ire – Israel Politics

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Netanyahu abandons controversial ‘Rabbis Law,’ drawing Deri’s ire – Israel Politics

Shas chairman MK Arye Deri is reportedly furious with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the latter ended a political saga that began on Sunday by deciding to drop a controversial bill that Deri was pushing for, due to opposition to the bill from within the governing coalition. The announcement that the bill would be … Read more

Will Gantz’s ultimatum lead to new elections in Israel? – analysis – Israel Politics

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Will Gantz’s ultimatum lead to new elections in Israel? – analysis – Israel Politics

Minister-without-portfolio MK Benny Gantz on Saturday night set June 8 as a deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to launch a comprehensive plan for the ‘day after’ Hamas in Gaza, a plan that includes freeing the Israeli hostages, installing a civil governing body comprised of both international and Palestinian actors, and enabling evacuees from … Read more