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PM Netanyahu wants to use financial pressure to fight Arab crime gangs
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
At the meeting, the Project Director reviewed the progress in establishing an oversight mechanism for the transfer of funds to the local authorities. A briefing was also given on the pace of progress regarding the package of expedited legislation for advancing the fight against crime in the
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Tensions high as Israeli Supreme Court convenes on judicial overhaul
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Opponents of the judicial overhaul filed petitions against the “Reasonableness Law” to restrict judges’ use of the “reasonableness” standard.
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Israel moving forward with new ‘Climate Law’
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Knesset holds three different readings of a bill before it can be passed into law. This provides opportunities for Knesset members to raise objections/suggestion etc.
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Knesset delegation visits Azerbaijani Parliament
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
On September 4, Speaker of the National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova met with members of the Israel-Azerbaijan inter-parliamentary friendship group – Evgeni Sova, Osher Shkalim, Tatiana Mazarski and Almog Cohen.
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Moroccan Parliamentary leader to pay historic visit to Israel
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The President of Morocco’s House of Councillors, Enaam Mayara, will pay a historic visit to Israel on Thursday, his office announced.
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Israel moves closer to easing standards on imports
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The first part of a new law regarding the application of European standards of regulation for products imported into Israel was approved by the Knesset with the support of both the coalition and the opposition.
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Israel: Knesset Ethics Panel probing Yair Lapid’s Italian trip
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Knesset Ethics Committee is looking into opposition leader Yair Lapid’s trip this week to Italy, which was reportedly paid for by his Yesh Atid Party.
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Israel approves new LPG gas regulations
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Economy Committee of the Knesset, chaired by MK David Bitan, on Sunday approved the LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) regulations, which concern standards for gas consumer service. Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said the new regulations will offer an improved, reliable and mo
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Israel: High Court ends marathon hearing over Netanyahu Recusal Law
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A five-hour hearing at Israel’s High Court of Justice over the legality of the “Recusal Law” ended on Thursday without the three justice-panel issuing a ruling.
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Israel passes four laws toughening punishments for domestic abuse
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir on Sunday said that his party, “Otzma Yehudit” (Jewish Strength) fulfilled its campaign promise with the passage of four new laws in the Knesset. All four laws deal with fighting against violent crime.
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Israeli protesters stage new nationwide protests after Netanyahu pushes bi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Israeli protesters have staged new nationwide protests days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed the bill to limit the judicial powers, according to Al Jazeera.The bill has been passed despite six months of protest against the shakeup of the court system since the country's foundin
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Israeli Supreme Court sets date to hear petitions against judicial reform
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
While scheduling a hearing, the court did not go as far as to issue an emergency injunction against the law, as several of the seven petitioners had requested.
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