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November 13, 2012
3:05 am

An Israeli soldier directs an APC after returning from an operation along the Israel-Gaza border (file photo: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)

Despite mounting talk of Gaza ground op, senior minister says current round of violence over

Benny Begin calls on government to exercise restraint; defense minister places blame on Hamas, says Israel will choose time and means ‘to restore our deterrence’

November 7, 2012
2:55 pm

Founding Fathom: Why do we need another journal about Israel?

On launching a global intellectual space for serious bi-partisan debate about Israel

October 28, 2012
8:31 am

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman leads a meeting at the Knesset on October 15, 2012. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Liberman dismisses reports of opposition within Likud to new alliance

‘No one will leave,’ says Yisrael Beytenu head, blaming ‘hysterical” media and leftists for criticisms of his partnership with Netanyahu

By Yifa Yaakov and Times of Israel staff

October 26, 2012
9:05 pm

Political adviser Arthur J. Finkelstein and Benjamin Netanyahu, working together in 1999. (photo credit: Flash 90)

Substantial opposition within Likud and Yisrael Beytenu to new alliance

Poll shows 22% of Likud voters and 32% of Yisrael Beytenu voters would not vote for joint list; analysts say move may backfire on PM, cite his over-reliance on US adviser Arthur Finkelstein

By Yifa Yaakov and Times of Israel staff

October 26, 2012
6:46 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Thursday announce the formation of a united Likud and Yisrael Beytenu list for the upcoming elections. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Likud opponents of alliance with Liberman launch forlorn effort to thwart it

Meridor and Begin were told on Wednesday of the deal; joint list will feature Netanyahu in top spot, Liberman in second, and from then on two Likud candidates followed by one from Yisrael Beytenu

By Yifa Yaakov and Times of Israel staff

October 22, 2012
10:05 pm

MK Benny Begin (Likud) (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)

Pre-election revolving door sees one minister enter and another leave

Labor finally gets a candidate with security clout; Yair Lapid fishes in Israel’s municipal pond; and other political bric-a-brac

By Raphael Ahren

August 15, 2012
1:49 pm

Kadima MK Avi Dichter (photo credit: Abir Sultan/Flash90)

On Iran, defense secretaries and home defense ministers

The press reports on Leon Panetta’s statement that Israel hasn’t decided to strike Iran, and Avi Dichter’s split from Kadima to join the government

By Ilan Ben Zion

June 14, 2012
8:11 pm

The Mavi Marmara being tugged out of Haifa harbor long after the raid (photo credit: Herzl Shapira/Flash 90)

Debating flotilla report, officials see lessons for addressing Iran

Knesset committee members discussed the raid on the Mavi Marmara Thursday, though their eyes were honed in on future threats

By Mitch Ginsburg

June 6, 2012
1:55 pm

RIght-wing protesters burn fires at the entrance to the Jerusalem on Wednesday. (photo credit: Noam Moskowitz/Flash90)

Thousands protest in Jerusalem as Knesset shoots down Givat Ulpana bill

Five arrested for burning tires near Supreme Court; 69 MKs opposed bill, with 22 in favor

By Gabe Fisher

June 5, 2012
10:09 pm

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman speaking in the Knesset committee on security and foreign affairs today (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Yisrael Beytenu to vote against settlement regulatory bills

Shas decides to sit out vote on outpost bills after PM threatens to fire its supporters

By Michal Shmulovich and Hillary Zaken

May 13, 2012
5:28 pm

Likud MK Miri Regev in the Knesset (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

PM strikes down Likud MK’s bill to annex settlements

By nipping Miri Regev’s proposal in the bud, Netanyahu avoids further embarrassment from the party’s right flank — and grief in the international arena

By Raphael Ahren

May 10, 2012
7:05 pm

Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood is at the heart of the controversy surrounding illegal West Bank outposts. (photo credit: Noam Moskowitz/Flash90)

PM to hold Friday meeting on fate of settlement neighborhood

Ministers must decide whether to honor court ruling on Givat Ulpana or try to circumvent it through legislation

By George Potter

May 7, 2012
4:57 pm

David Rotem (right) speaks to Isaac Herzog at the Knesset on Monday morning (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Ministers fail to push through universal conscription measures

Legislation calling for equal service for all and sanctions against those who opt out is halted by Shas appeal

By Aaron Kalman

May 3, 2012
11:10 am

Likud Minister Benny Begin (photo credit: Flash90)

Benny Begin: Early elections are a mistake

Begin is first member of government to speak out against idea, but momentum too great to stop it now

By Hillary Zaken

April 29, 2012
2:15 pm

West Bank outpost of Migron. (Uri Lenz/Flash90)

Government approves new site for Migron residents

Alternative homes for families from the largest West Bank outpost to be readied by mid-July

By Shira Rubin

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The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Topic: Benny Begin

Despite mounting talk of Gaza ground op, senior minister says current round of violence over

Benny Begin calls on government to exercise restraint; defense minister places blame on Hamas, says Israel will choose time and means ‘to restore our deterrence’

Founding Fathom: Why do we need another journal about Israel?

On launching a global intellectual space for serious bi-partisan debate about Israel

Liberman dismisses reports of opposition within Likud to new alliance

‘No one will leave,’ says Yisrael Beytenu head, blaming ‘hysterical” media and leftists for criticisms of his partnership with Netanyahu

Substantial opposition within Likud and Yisrael Beytenu to new alliance

Poll shows 22% of Likud voters and 32% of Yisrael Beytenu voters would not vote for joint list; analysts say move may backfire on PM, cite his over-reliance on US adviser Arthur Finkelstein

Likud opponents of alliance with Liberman launch forlorn effort to thwart it

Meridor and Begin were told on Wednesday of the deal; joint list will feature Netanyahu in top spot, Liberman in second, and from then on two Likud candidates followed by one from Yisrael Beytenu

Pre-election revolving door sees one minister enter and another leave

Labor finally gets a candidate with security clout; Yair Lapid fishes in Israel’s municipal pond; and other political bric-a-brac

On Iran, defense secretaries and home defense ministers

The press reports on Leon Panetta’s statement that Israel hasn’t decided to strike Iran, and Avi Dichter’s split from Kadima to join the government

Debating flotilla report, officials see lessons for addressing Iran

Knesset committee members discussed the raid on the Mavi Marmara Thursday, though their eyes were honed in on future threats

Thousands protest in Jerusalem as Knesset shoots down Givat Ulpana bill

Five arrested for burning tires near Supreme Court; 69 MKs opposed bill, with 22 in favor

Yisrael Beytenu to vote against settlement regulatory bills

Shas decides to sit out vote on outpost bills after PM threatens to fire its supporters

PM strikes down Likud MK’s bill to annex settlements

By nipping Miri Regev’s proposal in the bud, Netanyahu avoids further embarrassment from the party’s right flank — and grief in the international arena

PM to hold Friday meeting on fate of settlement neighborhood

Ministers must decide whether to honor court ruling on Givat Ulpana or try to circumvent it through legislation

Ministers fail to push through universal conscription measures

Legislation calling for equal service for all and sanctions against those who opt out is halted by Shas appeal

Benny Begin: Early elections are a mistake

Begin is first member of government to speak out against idea, but momentum too great to stop it now

Government approves new site for Migron residents

Alternative homes for families from the largest West Bank outpost to be readied by mid-July

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