The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tal-russo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tal Russo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tal-russo/ 32 32 A time for reason: Will the High Court strike down government’s reasonableness law? https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-time-for-reason-will-the-high-court-strike-down-governments-reasonableness-law/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:52:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3059569 Justices have developed 2 doctrines to potentially block a Basic Law. Does the new legislation limiting the courts' use of reasonableness justify resorting to this doomsday weapon?

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]]> IDF vets end 3-day anti-overhaul march with rally, urge PM to ‘stop this madness’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-vets-end-3-day-anti-overhaul-march-with-rally-urge-pm-to-stop-this-madness/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:18:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2948109&preview=true&preview_id=2948109 Gathering at Supreme Court in a sea of Israeli flags, reservists declare a 'Tzav 8' emergency call-up in 'war to save Israeli democracy,' stress 'no rifts between left and right'

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]]> IDF vets start 3-day march to Jerusalem to protest judicial overhaul plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-vets-hold-3-day-march-to-jerusalem-to-protest-judicial-overhaul-plans/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:01:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2946166 Dozens of ex-Armored Corps generals pen letter warning legislation will harm military draft, 'willingness of reserves to mobilize'

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]]> Embattled Labor Party to vote for new leader on July 2 https://www.timesofisrael.com/embattled-labor-party-to-vote-for-new-leader-on-july-2/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:35:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2099298 Outgoing head Avi Gabbay, in parting speech, takes blame for poor election showing, but calls on Labor to change its culture of internal backbiting

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]]> After 4-month stint, Labor’s No. 2 Tal Russo quits politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-4-month-stint-labors-no-2-tal-russo-quits-politics/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2091538 Former IDF general says he won't be a partner in a party chairman succession battle; former Meretz MK Nitzan Horowitz announces comeback, eyes leadership of left-wing party

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]]> Former IDF general appointed by Gabbay mulls run for Labor chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-idf-general-appointed-by-gabbay-mulls-run-for-labor-chief/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:24:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2087923 Tal Russo, who supported embattled chairman's heavily criticized efforts to join Netanyahu's coalition, relinquishes reserved no. 2 slot on slate

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]]> Blue and White MK: Likud twice offered me defense minister job to join coalition https://www.timesofisrael.com/blue-and-white-mk-likud-offered-me-defense-minister-job-during-coalition-talks/ Sat, 01 Jun 2019 11:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2086749 Ram Ben-Barak says was also offered roles of acting PM, chief negotiator with Palestinians; Likud: Claim is 'baseless joke'; Labor MK: Party 'in deepest crisis in its history'

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]]> To assuage double-cross fears, Netanyahu let Gabbay film him rejecting Liberman https://www.timesofisrael.com/to-assuage-double-cross-fears-netanyahu-let-gabbay-film-him-rejecting-liberman/ Fri, 31 May 2019 19:48:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2086603&preview=true&preview_id=2086603 TV report details desperate lengths to which PM went, in secret talks through Tuesday night, to create a package sweet enough to entice leftist Labor into his right-wing coalition

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]]> Labor MK: Party chief Gabbay ‘has ended his political career’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/labor-mk-party-chief-gabbay-has-ended-his-political-career/ Thu, 30 May 2019 09:40:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2085826&preview=true&preview_id=2085826 Stav Shaffir says party must regroup ahead of next election; Gabbay: It was 'my duty' to weigh Likud offer

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]]> 3rd Likud MK speaks out against Netanyahu immunity bill, says it will hurt party https://www.timesofisrael.com/3rd-likud-lawmaker-censures-immunity-bill-warns-it-will-hurt-party/ Sun, 19 May 2019 20:59:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2079171 Sharren Haskel suggests far-right MK Smotrich may be deliberately pushing legislation to shield PM from prosecution because it will damage Likud politically

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]]> Knesset newbies day: Civics lessons, car choices, and a plea to serve the public https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-newbies-day-civics-lessons-car-choices-and-a-plea-to-serve-the-public/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 03:53:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2065941&preview=true&preview_id=2065941 Before 21st Knesset officially begins, parliament's fresh faces receive a crash course on lawmaking and get to enjoy their new seats... with one exception

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]]> Labor’s No.2 Russo denies he is under pressure to quit party https://www.timesofisrael.com/labors-no-2-russo-denies-he-is-under-pressure-to-quit-party/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:51:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2056270&preview=true&preview_id=2056270 Former IDF general issues statement after reports he could make way for Merav Michaeli to enter Knesset; says he and party need time for 'soul-searching'

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]]> Former general Tal Russo cleared to run as Labor party no. 2 https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-general-tal-russo-cleared-to-run-as-labor-party-no-2/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:50:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2033646&preview=true&preview_id=2033646 Election committee accepts AG's opinion saying former Southern Command chief's post-service 'cooling off' period was sufficient

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]]> Attorney general says Labor ex-general should be allowed to run https://www.timesofisrael.com/attorney-general-says-labor-ex-general-should-be-allowed-to-run/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:39:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2029862 Elections officials concerned that former IDF Southern Command chief Tal Russo had not waited the full 'cooling off' period required by law after military service

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]]> Labor presents plan to kick-start ‘separation’ from Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/labor-presents-plan-to-kick-start-separation-from-palestinians/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:58:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2026820&preview=true&preview_id=2026820 3-step policy proposal includes immediate end to building outside settlement blocs, legislation to compensate settlement evacuees, referendum on Palestinian Jerusalem neighborhoods

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