The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/carrie-keller-lynn/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:53:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Carrie Keller-Lynn | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/carrie-keller-lynn/ 32 32 Peace activists in a traumatized Israel remain hopeful for a two-state solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/peace-activists-in-a-traumatized-israel-remain-hopeful-for-a-two-state-solution/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:44:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3171755 Advocates and left-wing politicians are committed to a long-term diplomatic solution with Palestinians, although general support for a two-state solution dips in October 7 aftermath

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]]> Assailed for left’s Knesset woes, Michaeli says she will step down as Labor chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/assailed-for-lefts-knesset-woes-michaeli-says-she-will-step-down-as-labor-chief/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:57:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3172639 Party head announces leadership primary to replace her within months, plans to leave politics once Knesset term ends, without offering explanation or heads-up to fellow lawmakers

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]]> Knesset advances NIS 30 billion in new wartime funds, over intra-coalition objections https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-advances-nis-30-billion-in-new-wartime-funds-over-intra-coalition-objections/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:23:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3171822 NIS 17 billion for military and NIS 13 billion for home front mostly funded by increased deficit; multiple ministries seemingly unrelated to war effort receive major funding boosts

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]]> 260,000 firearm permits sought since Oct. 7, after Ben Gvir’s push to arm civilians https://www.timesofisrael.com/260000-firearm-permits-sought-since-oct-7-after-ben-gvir-push-to-arm-civilians/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:05:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3170291 National security minister dismisses connection between his efforts to disseminate guns, slacken open-fire rules and tragic shooting death of Yuval Castleman

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]]> Smotrich to bring wartime budget update for vote, unfreezing political earmarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-to-bring-wartime-budget-update-for-vote-unfreezing-political-earmarks/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:52:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3169555 Finance minister heckled in plenum by opposition MKs who say government should not be spending on coalition favors as nation fights Hamas, deals with internally displaced masses

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]]> Internal pressure builds to end truce as Israel weighs extending it into an eighth day https://www.timesofisrael.com/internal-pressure-builds-to-end-truce-as-israel-weighs-extending-it-into-an-eighth-day/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:42:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3165957 Ben Gvir accuses Hamas of breaking Gaza ceasefire after the terror group takes responsibility for deadly Thursday terror attack in Jerusalem

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]]> After 7 weeks of silence, UN chief calls to investigate Hamas sex crimes on Oct 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-7-weeks-of-silence-un-chief-calls-to-investigate-hamas-sex-crimes-on-oct-7/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:46:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3166905 Envoy Erdan slams lengthy delay, casting of doubt by Guterres on such incidents during terror onslaught in Israel, despite testimony from survivors, first responders, morgue workers

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]]> Netanyahu, Gallant emphatic war will resume soon, though current truce may be extended https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-gallant-emphatic-war-will-resume-soon-as-truce-appears-set-for-extension/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:30:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3166279 Defense minister says IDF 'ready for immediate renewal of fighting'; IDF chief approves battle plans; PMO official confirms envoys in Qatar to discuss more hostage releases

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]]> Ben Gvir threatens to tear down government if war not resumed https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-threatens-to-tear-down-government-if-war-not-resumed/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:16:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3165823 Despite far-right leader's threat, Netanyahu's coalition would survive the loss of Otzma Yehudit party if National Unity continues to back him

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]]> Attempted murder, shootings, bombings: Most freed Palestinians were held for attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/attempted-murder-shootings-bombings-most-freed-palestinians-were-held-for-attacks/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:29:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3163199 Violent crimes, including rock throwing, cited by Prison Service in cases of 64 of 117 Palestinian prisoners released in first three days of hostage deal

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]]> ‘There are 2 million Nazis’ in West Bank, says far-right Finance Minister Smotrich https://www.timesofisrael.com/there-are-2-million-nazis-in-west-bank-says-far-right-finance-minister-smotrich/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:17:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3164978 Remark made in reference to polls showing most West Bank Palestinians back Hamas's Oct. 7 onslaught; Netanyahu said lobbying Likud MKs, saying only he can foil Palestinian state

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]]> Amid fierce opposition from Gantz and Barkat, cabinet unfreezes coalition funds https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-fierce-opposition-from-gantz-and-barkat-cabinet-set-to-unfreeze-coalition-funds/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:39:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3164314 Ministers approve new war budget, redirecting some NIS 30b from 2023 budget to defense goals, while also unlocking hundreds of millions in frozen political promises

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]]> Israelis greet newly freed hostages with joy, but can’t forget those left behind https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-greet-newly-freed-hostages-with-joy-but-cant-forget-those-left-behind/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:33:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3163651&preview=true&preview_id=3163651 Spontaneous celebrations welcome returnees on way from Gaza; grandfather of 4-year-old Avigail Idan elated, but her parents' deaths are 'an open wound that will never heal'

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]]> Domestic violence exacerbated by wartime, raising concerns over looser gun policies https://www.timesofisrael.com/domestic-violence-exacerbated-by-wartime-raising-concerns-over-looser-gun-policies/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:49:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3160065 Since the Knesset made it easier to qualify for a gun license last month, welfare groups register an uptick in firearms concerns for roughly 13,200 annual domestic abuse victims

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]]> In surprise delay, top Netanyahu aide says hostage release ‘not before Friday’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-surprise-delay-top-netanyahu-aide-says-hostage-release-not-before-friday/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:59:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3160801&preview=true&preview_id=3160801 National Security Council chairman Tzachi Hanegbi announces talks for deal on at least 50 hostages and 4-day fighting lull 'progressing'; truce also on hold, war to continue

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