Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich began tearing up during a speech at a press conference before his party meeting on Monday. Smotrich lamented the tide of deaths of IDF soldiers in the last few days but said that particular attention should be paid to their ideals. He said that the price of the war was … Read more
The anti-government protests gained momentum over the weekend, following a statement by some of the hostages’ families that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is thwarting negotiations for a deal. Accordingly, Saturday and Sunday saw stormy demonstrations in front of the Knesset, on par with the anti-Netanyahu protests that occurred when Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was … Read more
At press time, one thing was sure even before all the ballot boxes in the city were counted: Moshe Lion is at the helm for another five years. At half past midnight, he declared to his followers and supporters, gathered at the ICC, that before anything else, he prays for the safe return of … Read more
Rabbi Haim Pear is a pillar of Jerusalem’s Anglo community. The founder of the Shir Hadash (New Song) network of synagogues and education and advocacy centers, he has also worked as a Hillel director, author, and environmental lawyer. Now he’s taking his skills into politics. Ahead of the municipal elections, In Jerusalem sat with … Read more
