Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020Hezbollah is storing missiles in a secret depot at a residential neighborhood in Beirut, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.Netanyahu presented intel that showed the alleged depot was located at the Janah neighborhood in Beirut, and said it was a few meters away from a gas station.He called upon the residents of Janah to act now and tell the Lebanese government to tear the warehouses down. "Israel means you no harm. But Iran does. Iran and Hezbollah have deliberately put you and your families in grave danger, and what you should...…Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020Hezbollah is storing missiles in a secret depot at a residential neighborhood in Beirut, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.Netanyahu presented intel that showed the alleged depot was located at the Janah neighborhood in Beirut, and said it was a few meters away from a gas station.He called upon the residents of Janah to act now and tell the Lebanese government to tear the warehouses down. "Israel means you no harm. But Iran does. Iran and Hezbollah have deliberately put you and your families in grave danger, and what you should...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…

Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the "farce" of anti-government protests calling for his resignation must be curbed under the coronavirus restrictions.Israel's coronavirus cabinet met Tuesday to discuss amid a spike in infections and mortality and the increasing burden on hospitals.Discussions were adjourned without a decision. Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi offered to hold a meeting on Tuesday evening with representatives of the Attorney General, the police and the Health Ministry to clarify restrictions on prayers and protests. Their...…Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the "farce" of anti-government protests calling for his resignation must be curbed under the coronavirus restrictions.Israel's coronavirus cabinet met Tuesday to discuss amid a spike in infections and mortality and the increasing burden on hospitals.Discussions were adjourned without a decision. Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi offered to hold a meeting on Tuesday evening with representatives of the Attorney General, the police and the Health Ministry to clarify restrictions on prayers and protests. Their...WW…

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…

Jun 21, 2020 Jun 21, 2020The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved Sunday two bills that would decriminalize the possession and personal use of cannabis in Israel.The bills, promoted by Likud lawmaker Sharren Haskel and Kahol Lavan lawmaker Ram Shefa, will be brought to the Knesset for a preliminary vote on Wednesday.Three weeks ago, the parties of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz released a that they will advance legislation to . Kahol Lavan aimis to legalize the possession of certain amounts of the substance and is examining the...…Jun 21, 2020 Jun 21, 2020The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved Sunday two bills that would decriminalize the possession and personal use of cannabis in Israel.The bills, promoted by Likud lawmaker Sharren Haskel and Kahol Lavan lawmaker Ram Shefa, will be brought to the Knesset for a preliminary vote on Wednesday.Three weeks ago, the parties of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz released a that they will advance legislation to . Kahol Lavan aimis to legalize the possession of certain amounts of the substance and is examining the...WW…

Jul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018Israel passed early Thursday a controversial bill that officially defines Israel as the national homeland of the Jewish people and asserts that "the realization of the right to national self-determination in Israel is unique to the Jewish people," sparking outrage from Israel's Arab community and provoking concern from the international community.62 lawmakers in Israel's Knesset voted in favor of the legislation and 55 opposed it. Two lawmakers, Benny Begin (Likud) and Orli Levi-Abekasis (independent) abstained.>> The nation-state law also includes clauses...…Jul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018Israel passed early Thursday a controversial bill that officially defines Israel as the national homeland of the Jewish people and asserts that "the realization of the right to national self-determination in Israel is unique to the Jewish people," sparking outrage from Israel's Arab community and provoking concern from the international community.62 lawmakers in Israel's Knesset voted in favor of the legislation and 55 opposed it. Two lawmakers, Benny Begin (Likud) and Orli Levi-Abekasis (independent) abstained.>> The nation-state law also includes clauses...WW…