January 27, 2017
3:58 pm

Holocaust survivor Ernest Weiner is visited by scouts during his 92nd birthday in a restaurant in the central Israeli city of Ramat Hasharon on Jan. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

For Holocaust’s loneliest survivors, young Israelis are a lifeline

Thousands of volunteers help ensure some ‘good feelings’ for the 160,000-strong community of survivors in Israel, the world’s largest

By Aron Heller

January 26, 2017
2:41 pm

Then defense minister Moshe Ya'alon (R) seen with Education Minister Naftali Bennett during a plenum session at the plenary in the Knesset on May 25, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Ex-defense chief Ya’alon slams Bennett as ‘minister of leaks’

Gaza war transcripts continue to make waves as ministers lash the publication of secret cabinet discussions from 2014 conflict

By Times of Israel staff

January 25, 2017
12:32 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with IDF chief Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz (standing directly behind him) and then-defense minister Moshe Ya'alon (seated right), monitoring IDF ground operations in Gaza during a meeting at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on July 18, 2014. (Haim Zach/GPO/Flash90)

Preempting biting report, PM says he ran 2014 war ‘responsibly’

Netanyahu hits back at claims he failed to consult with security cabinet, underestimated Gaza cross-border tunnel threat

By Raoul Wootliff

January 24, 2017
2:14 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a meeting of his Likud faction in the Knesset, January 23, 2017. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

Knesset panel pushes off release of 2014 Gaza war report

Subcommittee cites security considerations for delay; findings said to censure Netanyahu and Ya’alon, defense minister at the time

By Times of Israel staff

January 24, 2017
1:53 pm

An injured Israeli soldier is evacuated by helicopter from the area close to the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, July 28, 2014. (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Leaked wartime transcript exposes Israel’s leaders bitterly divided over how to fight Hamas in Gaza

Unprecedented publication of quotes from secret 2014 security cabinet discussions show Bennett pushing for aggressive offensive as defense brass argues against provoking war, underestimates tunnel threat

By Times of Israel staff

January 24, 2017
9:52 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a Likud faction meeting in the Israeli parliament on January 23, 2017. Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

Knesset set to release explosive report on 2014 Gaza war

State comptroller’s finding said to censure Netanyahu for failing to consult with security cabinet, underestimating tunnel threat

By Times of Israel staff

January 23, 2017
6:47 pm

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett (left) with Finance Minister Yair Lapid in the Knesset, March 11, 2014 (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Opposition MKs, Bennett urge release of damning Gaza war report

Lapid, Herzog say state comptroller must make full assessment available for sake of families of soldiers who died

By Marissa Newman

January 17, 2017
10:25 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Noni Mozes (composite image: Flash90)

Most Israelis think Netanyahu lying about graft probes — poll

But respondents evenly split on whether PM should resign; Lapid, Yesh Atid would emerge on top if elections held today

By Times of Israel staff

January 16, 2017
6:07 pm

Former Joint Arab List member Basel Ghattas arrives for a court hearing at the Lod Magistrate's Court, January 8, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)

Zionist Union urges Ghattas to resign or be voted out of Knesset

Opposition party’s support is required to oust Arab lawmaker accused of smuggling cellphones to jailed Palestinian terrorists

By Times of Israel staff

January 16, 2017
2:26 pm

Hunters shoot down seagulls that are attracted by the garbage at the Costa Brava dump, on January 14, 2017 near Beirut's International Airport. (AFP/ANWAR AMRO)

IDF drone crashes in Lebanon, Israel said trying to find remains

UAV reportedly lost in rugged area near Lebanese coast; MKs to begin impeachment proceedings for Ghattas; Adelson to testify in Netanyahu probe — TV

By Joshua Davidovich

January 15, 2017
9:05 pm

With Lapid’s okay, MKs to kick off process to oust Arab lawmaker

70 colleagues said set to trigger law to expel MK Basel Ghattas, accused of smuggling phones to jailed Palestinian terrorists; final vote will require Zionist Union backing

By Times of Israel staff

January 11, 2017
4:50 pm

Bill banning Breaking the Silence from schools clears initial hurdle

Education minister says groups that ‘attack soldiers’ must not influence students; moves passes preliminary reading with support of opposition party Yesh Atid

By Raoul Wootliff

January 4, 2017
2:40 pm

Labor MK Shelly Yachimovich. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Ex-Labor leader joins politicians from right in call for pardon for Hebron shooter

Culture minister accuses IDF chief and former defense minister of abandoning Elor Azaria, convicted of killing disarmed Palestinian stabber

By Raoul Wootliff

January 2, 2017
5:03 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivering a statement to the press at the Prime Minsiter's Office in Jerusalem, December 28, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

As opposition laments graft probe, PM says: Don’t celebrate

Hours before interrogation over suspicions he received gifts from businessmen, Netanyahu says case will be shown to be ‘hot air’

By Raoul Wootliff

January 1, 2017
12:35 pm

Finance Minister Yair Lapid (L) talks to Shas chairman Aryeh Deri at the Knesset in March 2013. (Photo credit: Isaac Harari/Flash90)

As Yesh Atid surges in polls, Shas says it won’t back Lapid as PM

Netanyahu coalition partner indicates ultra-Orthodox parties would act to prevent centrist party from forming government

By Times of Israel staff

Topic: Yair Lapid

For Holocaust’s loneliest survivors, young Israelis are a lifeline

Thousands of volunteers help ensure some ‘good feelings’ for the 160,000-strong community of survivors in Israel, the world’s largest

Ex-defense chief Ya’alon slams Bennett as ‘minister of leaks’

Gaza war transcripts continue to make waves as ministers lash the publication of secret cabinet discussions from 2014 conflict

Preempting biting report, PM says he ran 2014 war ‘responsibly’

Netanyahu hits back at claims he failed to consult with security cabinet, underestimated Gaza cross-border tunnel threat

Knesset panel pushes off release of 2014 Gaza war report

Subcommittee cites security considerations for delay; findings said to censure Netanyahu and Ya’alon, defense minister at the time

Leaked wartime transcript exposes Israel’s leaders bitterly divided over how to fight Hamas in Gaza

Unprecedented publication of quotes from secret 2014 security cabinet discussions show Bennett pushing for aggressive offensive as defense brass argues against provoking war, underestimates tunnel threat

Knesset set to release explosive report on 2014 Gaza war

State comptroller’s finding said to censure Netanyahu for failing to consult with security cabinet, underestimating tunnel threat

Opposition MKs, Bennett urge release of damning Gaza war report

Lapid, Herzog say state comptroller must make full assessment available for sake of families of soldiers who died

Most Israelis think Netanyahu lying about graft probes — poll

But respondents evenly split on whether PM should resign; Lapid, Yesh Atid would emerge on top if elections held today

Zionist Union urges Ghattas to resign or be voted out of Knesset

Opposition party’s support is required to oust Arab lawmaker accused of smuggling cellphones to jailed Palestinian terrorists

IDF drone crashes in Lebanon, Israel said trying to find remains

UAV reportedly lost in rugged area near Lebanese coast; MKs to begin impeachment proceedings for Ghattas; Adelson to testify in Netanyahu probe — TV

With Lapid’s okay, MKs to kick off process to oust Arab lawmaker

70 colleagues said set to trigger law to expel MK Basel Ghattas, accused of smuggling phones to jailed Palestinian terrorists; final vote will require Zionist Union backing

Bill banning Breaking the Silence from schools clears initial hurdle

Education minister says groups that ‘attack soldiers’ must not influence students; moves passes preliminary reading with support of opposition party Yesh Atid

Ex-Labor leader joins politicians from right in call for pardon for Hebron shooter

Culture minister accuses IDF chief and former defense minister of abandoning Elor Azaria, convicted of killing disarmed Palestinian stabber

As opposition laments graft probe, PM says: Don’t celebrate

Hours before interrogation over suspicions he received gifts from businessmen, Netanyahu says case will be shown to be ‘hot air’

As Yesh Atid surges in polls, Shas says it won’t back Lapid as PM

Netanyahu coalition partner indicates ultra-Orthodox parties would act to prevent centrist party from forming government

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