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Anti-Zionist protesters outside a New York City synagogue, November 19, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
August 6, 2026, 11:44 pm
US Congress introduces buffer zone bill meant to protect houses of worship
Bipartisan legislation aims to block protest disruptions to scheduled religious services, comes after caustic rallies outside synagogues
By Luke Tress
A sign for credit agency Moody's, on August 13, 2010, in New York. (AP/ Mark Lennihan)
July 15, 2026, 5:06 pm
Moody’s lowers Israel’s growth outlook, cites heightened risk of conflict, ‘weakened institutions’
Rating agency maintains Israel’s credit rating but cautions about lingering economic fallout from defense spending and threats to judicial system
By Sharon Wrobel
Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside the Abu Kabir detention facility in Tel Aviv, June 10, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 10, 2026, 9:32 pm
Knesset advances Basic Law bill equating Torah study with IDF service, despite coalition revolt
Four coalition MKs opposed measure declaring Torah study a foundational value; critics say bill seeks to preserve mass ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions, ‘spits in the face’ of troops
By Ariela Karmel
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara gives a speech at the Israel Bar Association, June 1, 2026. (Courtesy Israel Bar Association)
June 2, 2026, 5:47 am
Legislation to split and weaken role of attorney general passes first Knesset reading
Even if not passed into law before Knesset disbands, advancement of bills will allow coalition to resume legislative process without having to start over if it wins election
By Ariela Karmel and Sam Sokol
Lawmakers in the Knesset plenum, September 10, 2025. (Dani Shem-Tov/ Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
October 22, 2025, 2:17 pm
Lacking majority, coalition pulls bills from Knesset agenda, freezing legislation
Days after returning from recess, coalition remains unable to pass laws as ultra-Orthodox parties continue boycott over failure to pass military draft exemptions
By Ariela Karmel
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi addresses the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee, January 15, 2024. (Noam Moskowitz, Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
January 28, 2025, 10:28 am
Ministers advance bill to take control of public broadcaster’s oversight council
Communications minister has come under intense criticism for measures seen as aiming to erode the independence of Kan
By Sam Sokol
Protesters gather to demonstrate against a proposed law to permit underage female marriage in Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, August 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban, File)
January 22, 2025, 8:12 am
Iraq passes law that could allow for child marriages
Human rights groups warn of ‘disastrous effects’ as some clerics interpret Islamic law as allowing girls to be married as young as 9
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Stella Martany
Illustrative: Passengers at Ben Gurion International Airport on October 31, 2024. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
January 2, 2025, 11:20 pm
Israel to cut travelers’ flight cancellation compensation to woo back foreign airlines
MKs advance measure under which passengers will be entitled only to a refund of ticket cost; government also announces plan to assist airlines operating US flights
By Sharon Wrobel
Passengers stand in line at Ben Gurion Airport during a nationwide strike demanding the government reach a hostage release deal, September 2, 2024. (GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)
December 9, 2024, 10:08 pm
Knesset panel delays vote on compensation policy changes to bring back foreign airlines
Committee head demands steadfast commitment that carriers will resume their services; lambastes war profiteering by Israeli airlines
By Sharon Wrobel
Some 4.2 billion meals go into the garbage every year. (Courtesy Leket)
November 20, 2024, 12:53 pm
New law will cut waste by requiring public bodies to donate excess food
Institutions such as the Knesset, ministries, the army and hospitals will have to let their leftovers be collected for distribution to the needy
By Sue Surkes
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel in Jerusalem, January 2, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 27, 2023, 9:37 pm
Proposed bill a ‘serious blow’ to Bank of Israel’s independence, governor warns
Central bank head urges Netanyahu to withdraw legislation that would force banks to pay interest on current accounts; bill to be brought to Knesset vote on Wednesday
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: Former Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi, center, addresses a newly elected parliament during its first session in Baghdad, Iraq, September 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)
May 24, 2022, 3:03 pm
Iraqis communicating with Israel in any way could soon face execution – report
Bill also forbids ‘financial or moral assistance’ to Israel, UK’s Jewish News reports, raising concern for Iraq’s Jewish community; UK Jewish leader from Iraq calls bill ‘barbaric’
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the so-called Corona Law in Tel Aviv, June 4, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
June 5, 2020, 6:15 pm
Government to soften contentious emergency virus bill after vast criticism
New draft of legislative package will not allow police to enter homes without a warrant to enforce coronavirus restrictions, a proposal that sparked widespread outrage
By ToI Staff
The empty Knesset plenum, April 29, 2019, a day before the 21st Knesset is sworn in. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
June 5, 2019, 5:59 pm
Knesset formally clears way for elections on September 17
Lawmakers vote on second and third readings of bill to hold fresh ballot this year after Netanyahu failed to form coalition
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israelis walking past the Knesset during the annual gay parade in Jerusalem, July 29, 2010. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
July 30, 2018, 5:57 pm
LGBT groups put protest on hold ahead of Jerusalem Pride Parade
Organizers say they fear the protest would detract from Thursday’s march, expected to be largest the capital has seen in the wake of criticism over surrogacy law that excludes gays
By ToI Staff
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