Jul 22, 2020Jul 22, 2020Israeli lawmakers gave on Wednesday their preliminary approval to ban so-called conversion therapy, which aims to change the sexual orientation of LGBTQ people, but is widely discredited by experts as ineffectual and harmful. Benny Gantz’s Kahol Lavan party voted in favor, defying the coalition's stance against the bill. “ … belongs outside the law,” Gantz wrote on Twitter ahead of the vote. “It’s the right thing to do.” Gantz's party broke coalition lines in voting in favor of the bill, which was sponsored by left-wing opposition party Meretz and staunchly opposed...…Jul 22, 2020Jul 22, 2020Israeli lawmakers gave on Wednesday their preliminary approval to ban so-called conversion therapy, which aims to change the sexual orientation of LGBTQ people, but is widely discredited by experts as ineffectual and harmful. Benny Gantz’s Kahol Lavan party voted in favor, defying the coalition's stance against the bill. “ … belongs outside the law,” Gantz wrote on Twitter ahead of the vote. “It’s the right thing to do.” Gantz's party broke coalition lines in voting in favor of the bill, which was sponsored by left-wing opposition party Meretz and staunchly opposed...WW…

Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking emergency powers Friday in order to enact restrictions that would prevent Saturday's protests against the prime minister in Jerusalem under the coronavirus regulations.The Knesset, mired in political deadlock, failed to pass legislation that would limit the right to protest under the coronavirus restrictions that took effect at 2 P.M. Friday.Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said Friday afternoon that he would bring a proposal for emergency measures to the government for approval. The measures will forbid all gatherings until...…Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking emergency powers Friday in order to enact restrictions that would prevent Saturday's protests against the prime minister in Jerusalem under the coronavirus regulations.The Knesset, mired in political deadlock, failed to pass legislation that would limit the right to protest under the coronavirus restrictions that took effect at 2 P.M. Friday.Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said Friday afternoon that he would bring a proposal for emergency measures to the government for approval. The measures will forbid all gatherings until...WW…

Mar 3, 2013 Mar 3, 2013Starting on Monday, certain buses running from the West Bank into central Israel will have separate lines for Jews and Arabs.The Afikim bus company will begin operating Palestinian-only bus lines from the checkpoints to Gush Dan to prevent Palestinians from boarding buses with Jewish passengers. Palestinians are not allowed to enter settlements, and instead board buses from several bus stops on the Trans-Samaria highway.Last November, Haaretz reported that the Transportation Ministry was looking into such a plan due to pressure from the late mayor of Ariel, Ron...…Mar 3, 2013 Mar 3, 2013Starting on Monday, certain buses running from the West Bank into central Israel will have separate lines for Jews and Arabs.The Afikim bus company will begin operating Palestinian-only bus lines from the checkpoints to Gush Dan to prevent Palestinians from boarding buses with Jewish passengers. Palestinians are not allowed to enter settlements, and instead board buses from several bus stops on the Trans-Samaria highway.Last November, Haaretz reported that the Transportation Ministry was looking into such a plan due to pressure from the late mayor of Ariel, Ron...WW…