Sep 19, 2022
Israeli election cycle kicks off
Political parties have submitted final lists of candidates for the unprecedented fifth national polling in four years. By Erin Viner Voters will head to the ballot boxes yet again on…
Jun 27, 2022
Israel ups Palestinian work quota
Thousands more Arab residents of the Palestinian Authority and Gaza Strip will be permitted to enter Israel for employment opportunities. By Erin Viner The Coordination of Government Activities in the…
Jun 21, 2022
Political earthquake in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced a joint decision to dissolve the 24th Knesset and hold early elections. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Israeli…
Feb 15, 2022
OECD: Israeli economy ‘remarkable, inspirational’
The Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighted Israel’s economic prowess during a visit to Jerusalem. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner “Since Israel joined…
Feb 11, 2022
Israel lowers taxes
The move is part of an economic plan to reduce the cost of living presented by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Minister of Finance Avigdor Liberman and Minister of Economy Orna…
Dec 04, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protests resume
Hundreds of Israelis protested against continued rule by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across the country last night. The anti-Netanyahu demonstrations have been ongoing for 24 consecutive weeks, over his indictment…
Dec 03, 2020
Netanyahu: Gantz needs to put on brakes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling on his coalition partner, Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, to reverse course to avoid the prospect of new elections. Gantz and…
Dec 02, 2020
Is Israel facing 4th elections in 2 years?
The grim prospect of heading to the polls for the fourth time in two years looms, as the 23rd Israeli Knesset passed a preliminary vote of no-confidence in the government…
Oct 27, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protests enter 18th week
Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Saturday (October 24) for the 18th consecutive week. Hundreds of major demonstrations were held in the largest cities…