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Bezalel Smotrich
Netanyahu speaks with Religious Zionist party head MK Bezalel SmotrichYonatan Sindel/Flash90
August 10, 2024, 10:31 am
White House: Smotrich ‘jeopardising’ hostages’ lives
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby accused Israeli extremist finance minister of undermining ceasefire hopes
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Ze'ev Elkin, of the New Hope-National Right, put forward the resolution which said establishing a Palestinian state would constitute an existential threat to Israel and its citizens
July 18, 2024, 11:34 am
Israeli parliament votes overwhelmingly to reject Palestinian state
MKs including some from Benny Gantz's party pass resolution put forward by right-wing opposition New Hope-United Right faction by 68 votes to nine
By JN Reporter
A large rally in Parliament Square in London organised by Jews in the UK who are anxious about Israeli ministers' efforts to subordinate Israel's judiciary to the government. Peter Marshall/Alamy Live News
August 1, 2023, 12:03 pm
New report: Wave of pessimism about Israeli democracy from UK Jews as ties ‘may fray’
Four-in-five British Jews disapprove of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right bedfellows according to a new report released today by the Institute of Jewish Policy Research.
By Jewish News Reporter
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July 25, 2023, 9:43 pm
Financial fallout of judicial reform overhaul: analysts paint bleak economic picture for Israel
Investment bank Morgan Stanley lowers Israel's credit rating after judicial reform vote
By Michelle Rosenberg
Massive protests against judicial reform in Tel Aviv on 4 March 2023
July 4, 2023, 5:29 pm
Israeli judicial bill passes vote as opposition politicians walk out
The latest progression of a deeply unpopular piece of legislation was met with scenes of shouting and rancour in Israel's parliament
By Jewish News Reporter
May 2, 2023, 8:29 am
‘You’re messing with the wrong generation!’ Hundreds at Highgate demo against Netanyahu coalition
Quoting from the Declaration of Independence, Sir Mick Davis said: “How sad that the words of Israel’s foundational document have become words of protest.”
By Jenni Frazer
Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, left, signs a document in Tel Aviv, Palestine, proclaiming the new Jewish State of Israel in Tel Aviv at midnight on May 14, 1948.
April 21, 2023, 1:30 pm
OPINION: The evolving approach of British Jews to Israel over 75 years
With Israel at a key moment in its history, facing internal chaos and external threats, now is not the time for laments or indecision, says Colin Shindler
By Colin Shindler
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Tel Aviv, March 13, 2023.(Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
March 30, 2023, 1:12 pm
OPINION: It may be the season for jokes, but this is ridiculous
Pardon me? It's President Herzog’s festive invitation to apply for pardons.
By Jenni Frazer
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and and Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, March 2, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
March 3, 2023, 11:05 am
White House refuses to meet with Smotrich when he visits US
Israeli finance minister who called for a Palestinian village to be “wiped out” is visiting the United States next week to meet with leaders of Israel Bonds.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich arrive to a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.
March 2, 2023, 2:44 pm
‘Wipe out’ Palestinian town minister Smotrich to speak at American Jewish event
It will be the first US trip for the minister since the emergence of the new coalition.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
2NRNC57 Hawara, Gaza. 27th Feb, 2023. A view of a building and cars burned by Israeli settlers in a revenge attack after two Israeli brothers were killed yesterday by a Palestinian gunman in Hawara, in the West Bank, on Monday, February 27, 2023. Photo by Debbie Hill/ Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News
March 1, 2023, 6:30 pm
OPINION: After Hawara, the fight is now for Israel’s future
The occupied territories have come to Israel writes Richard Miron, former spokesperson for the UN Secretary General’s Middle East envoy.
By Richard Miron
Demonstrators against the judicial overhaul outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, Feb. 13, 2023 (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
February 17, 2023, 1:16 pm
OPINION: How can British Jews make their voices heard at this crucial moment?
Dr. Yizhar Hess, vice chairman of the World Zionist Organization, responds to Jewish News' poll published this week on British Jews’ opinions on Israel 's political direction.
Thousands take to the streets of Tel Aviv to celebrate Pride (Image: UK in Israel)
January 18, 2023, 10:53 am
Israel is an LGBTQ haven in the Middle East. Its new government could change that
With new diaspora minister calling Pride parades 'vulgar' and the finance minister proclaiming himself a 'proud homophobe', what next for gay rights in Israel?
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
The EU banned single-use plastics in July 2021.
January 10, 2023, 11:37 am
England bans single-use plastics… just as Israel removes tax on them
London announcement is at odds with Jerusalem where plastic disposables became much cheaper last week
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli Knesset members during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Israeli parliament the 25th Knesset in Jerusalem, November 15, 2022. Abir Sultan/Pool via REUTERS
January 4, 2023, 12:43 pm
OPINION; Lies, damned lies and the leaders we deserve
Jenni Frazer on the depths modern politicians plummet to secure votes.
By Jenni Frazer
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