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Police clash with ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 12, 2026, 8:52 am
Knesset passes law barring police from spraying ‘skunk’ liquid on protesters
Legislation requires only water be used in water cannon, all deployments of which must be recorded and made available if requested
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Yamenu Binyamin Zelka, who was stabbed to death at the Pizza Hut branch where he worked in Petah Tikva in the early hours of Independence Day, April 22, 2026. (Social media, undated; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 24, 2026, 2:29 pm
Pizzeria worker stabbed to death by teens on Independence Day after asking them not to use party spray
Yemanu Binyamin Zelka, 21, dies of wounds sustained at Petah Tikvah Pizza Hut; Family: He never did wrong by anyone; Boss: Everyone loved him; opposition points finger at police under Ben Gvir
By ToI Staff
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri attends a vote on the 2026 state budget in the Knesset, March 29, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 30, 2026, 7:14 pm
Opposition MKs voted to allocate NIS 800 million for Haredi schools. How did that happen?
Caught by a parliamentary ‘maneuver,’ lawmakers mistakenly supported a surprise reservation to the 2026 state budget massively boosting ultra-Orthodox education funds, sparking a harsh backlash
By Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a hearing on petitions against the government’s dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 23, 2026, 6:01 pm
Supreme Court chief not invited to Knesset for Indian prime minister’s address
Judicial Authority confirms top justice snubbed in breach of protocol; Knesset Speaker Ohana said planning to fill empty plenum seats with guests if opposition boycotts event
By Jeremy Sharon and Sam Sokol
A woman wears punching gloves as mock red hands symbolizing slain women reach out of the ground in a protest display to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, outside Her Academy, a vocational school for survivors of prostitution and abuse, in Tel Aviv. November 24, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 25, 2025, 4:39 pm
Law enforcement a no-show at Knesset discussions on violence against women
Opposition MKs who led meetings to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women slam Ben Gvir, who was touring prison services’ domestic violence unit
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky (right) is seen leaving the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in Lod on July 25, 2025 (Roy Alima/Flash90)
July 27, 2025, 1:13 pm
‘Witch hunt’: Likud defends MK accused of rape, as accuser tells of alleged assault
Netanyahu’s party claims AG has ‘ulterior motive’; Milwidsky allegedly raped ‘Aleph’ while coaching her to commit perjury at sexual misconduct trial of Kabbalistic group leader
By ToI Staff and Ariela Karmel
Minister for Social Equality and Minister for Women's Empowerment May Golan attends a Status of Women and Gender Equality Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on May 26, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 6, 2025, 4:08 pm
TV report accuses Likud minister Golan of nepotism, illegal fundraising, other crimes
Opposition calls for May Golan to be suspended after Channel 12 probe alleges illegal practices in office of firebrand former anti-migrant activist; police said ready to investigate
By ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir talks to beachgoers at Tel Aviv's Geula beach, September 6, 2024. (Screen capture: X/Josh Breiner, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 8, 2024, 2:48 am
Woman accused of throwing sand at Ben Gvir sent to house arrest after night in jail
Noa Goldenberg denies allegations as Tel Aviv judge says he’s not convinced there were grounds to arrest her or keep her in custody
By ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir talks to beachgoers at Tel Aviv's Geula beach, September 6, 2024. (Screen capture: X/Josh Breiner, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 7, 2024, 9:15 am
Woman jailed overnight after allegedly throwing sand at Ben Gvir on Tel Aviv beach
Citing ‘fear of tampering,’ judge denies lawyer’s request for suspect’s release on medical grounds; activists enraged by police’s initial failure to disclose her location
By ToI Staff
Tens of thousands of Muslim worshipers attend the last Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Al-Aqsa compound atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, April 14, 2023. (Jamal Awad/Flash90/File)
February 18, 2024, 11:49 pm
Reports: Siding with Ben Gvir, PM plans to limit Arab Israeli Al-Aqsa access on Ramadan
Netanyahu said to overrule position of some security officials, who warn move could unnecessarily antagonize Muslims during holiday; Opposition MKs react angrily to restrictions
By ToI Staff
Lawmakers vote to expel MK Ofer Cassif from the Knesset during a meeting of the Knesset House Committee on January 30, 2024. (Noam Moskowitz/Knesset Spokesperson)
January 30, 2024, 7:32 pm
Panel votes 14-2 to expel MK Cassif for Gaza genocide claims; now Knesset will vote
House Committee vote a ‘black day for Knesset,’ says Hadash-Ta’al chairman Tibi; ‘This is not freedom of speech, it is the freedom to betray your country,’ argues Likud’s Ofir Katz
By Sam Sokol
Families of young female surveillance soldiers killed on October 7 attend a hearing in the Knesset, January 9, 2024. (Sam Sokol)
January 9, 2024, 6:06 pm
Parents, MKs call for probe into IDF refusal to heed surveillance troops’ warnings
A investigation is needed ‘to bring the truth to light because nothing else can give us all rest,’ Eyal Eshel, whose daughter Sgt. Roni Eshel was killed on Oct. 7, tells lawmakers
By Sam Sokol
The Knesset Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality holds a hearing on the government's treatment of victims of Hamas sexual assault, January 8, 2024. Chairwoman MK Pnina Tamano-Shata is at left. (Noam Moskowitz/ Knesset Spokesperson)
January 8, 2024, 10:29 pm
Government must improve aid to victims of Hamas sexual assault – Knesset panel chief
‘Rape is murder of the soul, and no one is answering your phone,’ lawmaker in women’s rights committee says after waiting over 12 minutes on the National Resilience Center hotline
By Sam Sokol
Illustrative: A police car in Rishon Lezion on July 3, 2022. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
January 3, 2024, 8:15 pm
Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman at gunpoint on first date
Police say suspect only received gun license last month, after Israel’s firearm regulations were eased in the wake of the October 7 Hamas onslaught
By ToI Staff
A protest against domestic violence as part of a nationwide strike, in Tel Aviv, December 4, 2018. The sign reads: 'Electronic tracking [of offenders] saves lives.' (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
July 30, 2023, 11:54 pm
Knesset passes domestic abuse monitoring law after long delays and squabbles
Police minister Ben Gvir led what he calls a ‘balancing’ of the bill put forth by last government, which enables electronic tracking of abusers
By ToI Staff
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