The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jeremy-sharon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:56:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jeremy Sharon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jeremy-sharon/ 32 32 AG tells court efforts to stop Ben Gvir from undermining police independence have failed https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-tells-court-efforts-to-stop-ben-gvir-from-undermining-police-independence-have-failed/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:16:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3864335 Filing to High Court accuses national security minister of continuing to interfere in investigations, appointments and operations, thereby violating April ruling

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]]> Government document shows 650 youths living in illegal West Bank outposts https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-document-shows-650-youths-living-in-illegal-west-bank-outposts/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:20:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3864026 Figures come from Settlements Ministry budget allocations for 'at-risk youth' in West Bank, providing settlement municipal authorities with NIS 12M for outpost youth residents

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]]> High Court freezes key parts of government’s controversial media overhaul law https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-freezes-key-parts-of-governments-controversial-media-overhaul-law/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:21:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863884 Clauses in law removing barriers to political interference, market concentration in broadcast news temporarily halted amid fears they could influence election; Karhi vows to defy court

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]]> Coalition’s ‘legislative blitz’ is designed to shore-up, unshackle right-wing power https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalitions-legislative-blitz-designed-to-shore-up-unshackle-right-wing-power/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:50:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862795 Raft of contentious laws passed this week increases power of right-wing media, throws off attorney general's legal restraints, and keeps the Haredim inside Netanyahu's right-wing bloc

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]]> Coalition passes media overhaul law, giving government greater regulatory control https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-passes-media-overhaul-law-giving-government-greater-regulatory-control/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:26:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862591 In apparent violation of PM's conflict of interest deal, communications minister thanks Netanyahu for tasking him with passing reform, which includes benefits for pro-government Channel 14

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]]> Eisenkot: PM asked me as IDF chief to order troops into bunkers in area where his son was serving https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-pm-asked-me-as-idf-chief-to-order-troops-into-bunkers-in-area-where-his-son-was-serving/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:58:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3862233 Former top military commander says he rejected the 'strange demand,' which he links to current reports that Netanyahu's wife is pushing for lifetime Shin Bet security detail

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]]> High Court freezes implementation of law banning arrest of Haredi draft-dodgers https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-freezes-implementation-of-law-banning-arrest-of-haredi-draft-dodgers/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:20:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861863 Court cites previous rulings and 'weighty arguments' by petitioners who argue law is discriminatory. Cabinet minister, MKs call on police to disobey the order

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]]> Trying to bypass court, law banning Haredi draft-dodger arrests was doomed from the start https://www.timesofisrael.com/trying-to-bypass-court-law-banning-haredi-draft-dodger-arrests-was-doomed-from-the-start/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861747 The bench has ruled repeatedly against laws mandating unequal sharing of the military service burden and castigated the government for failing to enforce ultra-Orthodox conscription. Now it's been swift to freeze the latest law

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]]> Government says $431 million allocated last month for 34 new West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-says-431-million-allocated-last-month-for-34-new-west-bank-settlements/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:13:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861275 Ministers Smotrich and Strock declare a 'day of celebration' for plan that is 'killing' possibility of Palestinian state

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]]> Knesset passes law banning arrests of Haredi draft dodgers, legitimizing ongoing mass non-enlistment https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-banning-arrests-of-haredi-draft-dodgers-legitimizing-ongoing-non-enlistment/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:28:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861084 Petitions against law filed to High Court; deputy minister quits in protest; Netanyahu skips vote, is denounced as 'traitor' by opposition MK; all ultra-Orthodox MKs proudly acknowledge they have relatives who could benefit from the law

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]]> IDF chief denounces ‘inconceivable’ bill that will freeze most ultra-Orthodox enlistment https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-raps-inconceivable-bill-freezing-ultra-orthodox-enlistment/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:57:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860377 In letter to Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and Knesset defense committee, Zamir calls legislation 'unequivocally inconsistent' with IDF's manpower needs, laments move to have army officers oversee exemptions

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]]> Coalition plows ahead with Karhi’s media bill, dropping entire sections at last minute https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-ploughs-ahead-with-karhis-media-bill-dropping-entire-sections-last-minute/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:54:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860150 Rushed committee approval comes after parts related to government app that would broadcast sports free of charge removed due to Haredi objections; High Court discussing contentious bill Monday

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]]> UN official says Hamas obstructing Gaza aid: ‘Dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-official-says-hamas-obstructing-gaza-aid-dangerous-pattern-of-intimidation-violence/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:44:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860111 Special coordinator says armed Hamas-linked operatives raided food distribution point and WFP depot, assaulted 2 truck drivers; police scrap charges for Israeli right-wing activist who blocked aid trucks

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]]> Bill to gut attorney general’s powers approved by Knesset committee for final readings https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-committee-approves-bill-to-gut-attorney-generals-powers-for-final-readings/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:19:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859895 Opposition lawmakers warn legislation will place 'government above the law' and vow to petition against it, as coalition lauds it ahead of its likely passage this week

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]]> Bill approved for final Knesset readings would ease continued mass Haredi non-enlistment for at least 7 months https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-approved-for-final-knesset-readings-would-freeze-haredi-enlistment-for-at-least-7-months/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:32:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859768 Coalition-backed legislation much more far-reaching than earlier versions, gives current and future Haredi draft dodgers immunity from arrest, freezes existing criminal proceedings, and makes oversight over immunity process impossible

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