The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/meir-cohen/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Meir Cohen | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/meir-cohen/ 32 32 Debate over conscription law hindering Haredi enlistment efforts, opposition MKs say https://www.timesofisrael.com/debate-over-conscription-law-hindering-haredi-enlistment-efforts-opposition-mks-say/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:47:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636836 Ultra-Orthodox media, politicians emphasize Haredi contributions to national security after member of Hasmonean Brigade, yeshiva student neutralize terrorists in Jerusalem attack

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]]> Lawmakers scuffle in Knesset over municipal tax plan as Arab communities join strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawmakers-scuffle-in-knesset-over-municipal-tax-plan-as-arab-communities-join-strike/ Mon, 15 May 2023 13:41:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015780&preview=true&preview_id=3015780 Smotrich looking to compel cities to end strike that has shuttered schools and services in dozens of towns; Labor MK threatens to go to court, says move discriminates against Arabs

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]]> Several major municipalities strike over coalition plan to redistribute local taxes https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-major-municipalities-strike-over-coalitions-plan-to-redistribute-local-taxes/ Mon, 15 May 2023 06:36:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015519&preview=true&preview_id=3015519 Cites including Tel Aviv, Holon, Ashdod, Haifa shut schools, halt garbage collection and welfare services; ex-welfare minister: Many areas need aid, but not with 'ugly hijacking'

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]]> ‘Nonsense’: Yesh Atid denies involvement in breakup of Joint List https://www.timesofisrael.com/yesh-atid-denies-involvement-in-breakup-of-joint-list/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:32:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2838229 'We have no idea who spread this nonsense or why,' Lapid's party says after Balad chief accused PM of orchestrating Arab-majority alliance's split

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]]> Nearly half of Ukrainians who fled to Israel have left the country – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/nearly-half-of-ukrainians-who-fled-to-israel-have-left-the-country-report/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:21:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824349 Since the start of fighting six months ago 33,000 arrived, of whom 4,200 were entitled to become citizens; 14,000 have since departed for other countries

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]]> Amid crisis, government said advancing plan to recognize 10-12 Bedouin villages https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-crisis-government-said-advancing-plan-to-recognize-10-12-bedouin-villages/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:16:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682634&preview=true&preview_id=2682634 Report says negotiations to start Thursday over 'unprecedented' program; 21 arrested in 2nd night of riots over official tree-planting in Negev, which has sparked coalition turmoil

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]]> Cops, rioters clash for 2nd straight night in protests against Negev tree planting https://www.timesofisrael.com/cops-rioters-clash-for-2nd-straight-night-in-protests-against-negev-tree-planting/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:31:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682395&preview=true&preview_id=2682395 12 arrested in Bedouin towns as unrest continues despite promised deal; Ra'am's Abbas denounces violence, says his party 'suffers every day to be partners in the coalition'

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]]> JNF finishes planting on disputed Negev lands as state seeks compromise with Bedouin https://www.timesofisrael.com/jnf-ends-planting-on-disputed-negev-lands-as-state-seeks-compromise-with-bedouin/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:30:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682168&preview=true&preview_id=2682168 Opposition MKs advance legislation to embarrass coalition as Ra'am boycott of votes remains in place; minister says sides will meet Thursday in effort to strike deal

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]]> 11 arrested in clashes as Negev tree-planting resumes, then pauses in climbdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/11-arrested-in-clashes-as-negev-tree-planting-resumes-imperiling-coalition/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:15:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2681902 Working to ease coalition crisis, minister brokers temporary deal to halt forestation program pending negotiations

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]]> ‘Like the Wild West’: Bennett vows to crack down on crime in southern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/like-the-wild-west-bennett-vows-to-crack-down-on-crime-in-southern-israel/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:50:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2661581 PM meets southern mayors, allocates millions to improve law enforcement; mayor of Rahat blasts premier for going to lookout point near Bedouin city, not actually visiting

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]]> Domestic violence complaints increased by 10% this year, ministry data shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/domestic-violence-complaints-increased-by-10-this-year-ministry-data-shows/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:57:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2650771 Welfare and Social Affairs Minister Meir Cohen says action must be taken to ensure homes do not become 'a trap of violence and fear for so many women and children'

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]]> Thousands of striking daycare staff protest in Tel Aviv over working conditions https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-striking-daycare-staff-protest-in-tel-aviv-over-working-conditions/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:09:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2625429 Workers gather in city's Rabin Square, march into surrounding roads on first day of open-ended strike to force government into talks on wages, labor shortage

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]]> Liberman says axed daycare subsidies will fund efforts against domestic violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-says-axed-daycare-subsidies-will-fund-efforts-against-domestic-violence/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:08:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2581561&preview=true&preview_id=2581561 Finance minister allots $32 million for shelters for battered women, programs for violent men; asserts plan to slash funds for full-time Torah students will help ultra-Orthodox

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]]> Blue and White vows to go to High Court if no vote to choose Knesset speaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/blue-and-white-vows-to-go-to-high-court-if-no-vote-to-choose-knesset-speaker/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:51:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2260895&preview=true&preview_id=2260895 Party says Edelstein's decision to block vote to replace him was made without authority and in conflict of interest

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]]> In blow to Blue and White, Knesset speaker says he’ll block vote to replace him https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-blow-to-blue-and-white-knesset-speaker-says-hell-block-vote-to-replace-him/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:49:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2259995&preview=true&preview_id=2259995 As centrist party gets first stab at forming government, Edelstein says he won't allow plenum to convene on his replacement, claiming it would doom unity talks

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