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Knesset member Yael German at a committee meeting in the Knesset on January 1, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
July 12, 2018, 5:42 pm
MK slammed for likening ‘Jewish State bill’ to Nazi-era evil
Yesh Atid's Yael German says she learned in Majdanek that 'one cannot remain silent in the face of injustices against minorities'
By Raoul Wootliff and TOI staff
Education Minister Naftali Bennett leads a faction meeting of his Jewish Home party at the Knesset on June 19, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 12, 2018, 10:07 am
Bennett pushing to soften proposal allowing Jewish-only communities
Jewish Home leader's amendment would remove controversial clause from nation-state bill but instead call to strengthen Jewish presence in predominantly Arab Israeli areas
By Raoul Wootliff
Outgoing Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky speaks during the board of governors conference of the Jewish Agency, at the Orient Hotel in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 11, 2018, 6:24 pm
Sharansky: Jewish state bill will ‘drive a wedge’ between Israel and Diaspora
Citing clauses that could exclude Arabs from some communities, downgrade status of Arabic, outgoing Jewish Agency head joins president, AG in urging coalition MKs to rethink
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Reuven Rivlin during the Israel Prize ceremony at the International Conference Center in Jerusalem on May 2, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 11, 2018, 12:53 am
Likud said mulling retreat from measure allowing Jewish-only communities
Ruling party reportedly considering nixing controversial clause from nation-state bill after strident criticism from president, others
By Tamar Pileggi and Raoul Wootliff
A Jewish Agency-supported Reform service in Israel. (courtesy JAFI)
July 10, 2018, 1:28 am
Majority of Likud voters support recognition of non-Orthodox Judaism
Reform Movement survey also finds most Likud supporters want Jerusalem to invest 'significant resources' in ties with Diaspora
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Sergio Kowensky (left), the head of Likud South Africa who was killed in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Courtesy)
July 8, 2018, 6:49 pm
Slain Likud South Africa head remembered as ‘true Zionist’
Circumstances remain unclear in shooting of Sergio Kowensky, a prominent pro-Israel advocate killed at his office in Johannesburg
By Raoul Wootliff
Sergio Kowensky (left), the head of Likud South Africa who was killed in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Courtesy)
July 6, 2018, 4:48 pm
Head of Likud South Africa gunned down in Johannesburg
Sergio Kowensky, a prominent Jewish pro-Israel advocate, killed at his office in the crime-ridden city; circumstances surrounding his death are not clear
By JTA
Then IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz (left) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Navy ceremony on September 11, 2013. (AP Photo: Dan Balilty)
June 26, 2018, 1:31 am
Hypothetical new party led by ex-IDF chief Gantz would win 13 seats, poll finds
Former army head, who has yet to enter politics, is second most popular choice for PM with 13% support; Netanyahu remains out in front with 34%
By Raoul Wootliff and TOI staff
Screen capture from video of an interview given by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the BBC in London, and broadcast June 7, 2018. (BBC)
June 9, 2018, 2:18 pm
Poll: Likud would win 31 seats if new elections held
Survey finds Netanyahu considered by 39% to be most suited to lead country, with Yesh Atid's Yair Lapid his closest challenger at only 13%
By TOI staff
People seen partying at a bar in the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, on May 8, 2018. (Liba Farkash/Flash90)
June 3, 2018, 11:29 pm
Does Litzman want to close top nightspot because 2 drunk women visited yeshiva?
Mayoral candidates reject ultra-Orthodox lawmaker's demand to shutter bars in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market; TV suggests motivation may be personal
By TOI staff
Health Minister Yaakov Litzman arrives at the weekly government conference at the PM's office in Jerusalem on October 15, 2017. (Alex Kolomoisky/POOL)
June 2, 2018, 6:05 am
Litzman: Jerusalem mayor candidates must vow to shutter bars for Haredi support
UTJ newspaper announces demand on Friday, saying secular entertainment district at Mahane Yehuda market has become 'focal point for debauchery'
By TOI staff
Minister Ze'ev Elkin speaks during a ceremony honoring veterans of the Six Day War at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the 1967 war, on May 23, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
May 31, 2018, 5:14 pm
Ze’ev Elkin announces he’ll run as Likud candidate for Jerusalem mayor
Minister for Jerusalem affairs and heritage throws his hat in the ring ahead of October elections, says he will give up ministerial position if elected
By Raoul Wootliff
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, MK Avi Dichter (Likud), leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, on April 30, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 14, 2018, 9:16 pm
IDF has ‘enough bullets for everyone,’ senior MK says of deadly Gaza clashes
Likud's Avi Dichter, chair of the Knesset defense committee, dismisses prospect of border breach, says Hamas trying to drag West Bank into fray
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech on Iran's nuclear program at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv on April 30, 2018. (AFP/Jack Guez)
May 9, 2018, 7:26 pm
2 polls indicate big surge for Netanyahu’s Likud after Trump’s Iran announcement
Likud shown winning 35-42 seats, a huge jump from its current 30 seats, were elections to be held today
By TOI staff
Supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding his signed picture, during a Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset on May 7, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 8, 2018, 12:21 am
Likud fans lured to faction meeting with signed Netanyahu photos
Party faithful at the event say they were given gift as sign of appreciation
By Raoul Wootliff
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