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Supreme Court president Esther Hayut arrives to a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on March 19, 2019. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90

Israel’s Supreme Court orders vote, says Knesset speaker ‘undermining democracy’

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In an unprecedented move, Israel’s Supreme Court ordered Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein to hold a vote for a Knesset speaker on Wednesday, just an hour after the speaker ignored a non-binding call by the court to...
Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz and Yisrael Beiteinu Party head Avigdor Lieberman hold a joint statement after meeting in Ramat Gan on March 9, 2020. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

New Russian Jewish group seeks to mend Israel-Diaspora ties

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Israel is currently battling two simultaneous crises: the first with the deadly coronavirus pandemic and another on the political front with advocates on both sides arguing that democracy is under threat. Amid the political fallout,...
Israeli Supreme Court President Esther Hayut arrives to a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, March 19, 2019. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

High Court orders Edelstein to schedule a vote on his replacement by Wednesday

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Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled on Monday that Knesset speaker Yuli Edelstein must schedule a parliamentary vote on his replacement by Wednesday. The Likud Party, to which Edelstein belongs, had previously said that a...
A child watches as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a live press conference on the new government restrictions for the public regarding the COVID-19 crisis on March 19, 2020. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90.

Netanyahu urges Gantz to join unity government, vows ‘no shticks and tricks’

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday night that his Likud Party and rival Blue and White Party had reached agreement on the outlines of a national unity government, and called on Blue...
Blue and White Party Head Benny Gantz holds a press conference at the Kfar Maccabia Hotel in Ramat Gan on March 07 2020. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

Gantz foments Knesset crisis as Netanyahu leads coronavirus response

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 In the midst of a bitter political crisis and without the support of a functioning Knesset, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been leading an aggressive response to coronavirus to limit the spread of...
Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz and Yisrael Beiteinu Party head Avigdor Lieberman hold a joint statement after meeting in Ramat Gan on March 9, 2020. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

Israel lawmakers propose multiple bills designed to oust Netanyahu

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The COVID-19 pandemic cast a pall over the swearing in of Israel’s 23rd Knesset on Monday, with the Knesset’s 120 lawmakers being sworn in three at a time to avoid spreading the disease, while...
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin addresses a largely empty Knesset on the occasion of the swearing-in of the 23rd Knesset. Present is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz, Knesset speaker Yuli Edelstein and Supreme Court president Esther Hayut. Photo by Haim Zach/GPO.

Israeli lawmakers sworn in to an empty 23rd Knesset

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With Israel, like most of the world, reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, a surreal scene took place on Monday as the 23rd Knesset was sworn in to a largely empty chamber. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin...
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman (left) and leader of the Blue and White Party Benny Gantz hold a joint statement after their meeting in Ramat Gan on March 9, 2020. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

Amid political deadlock, will Gantz and Lieberman form minority government with Israeli-Arab support?

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With no clear path towards a government coalition for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the third round of elections on March 2, Israel’s political scene has entered a state of chaos that could...
Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and Keren Hayesod hold the 13th annual "Night to Honor Christian Allies." Credit: Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and Keren Hayesod honor Christian leaders

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This past week, the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus held its 13th annual “Night to Honor Our Christian Allies” to honor Christian leaders who have been steadfast in their commitment to Israel. The event was...
A general view of the assembly hall in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem on Jan. 28, 2020. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90.

Talking points or sticking points: Trump’s Mideast peace plan has Knesset members abuzz

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The release of U.S. President Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East has led to significant debate within Israel’s political world. The combination of the plan allowing for immediate Israeli control over all...