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Netanyahu faces major blow as Shas quits cabinet over military draft exemp
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Shas, a key ultra-Orthodox party in Israeli PM Netanyahu's coalition, has quit the cabinet over a row on military draft exemptions for religious students, Al Jazeera reported. The move follows a similar exit by UTJ and may leave Netanyahu with a minority in parliament.
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Israel: 'Historic' new law gives municipal police more powers
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Knesset passed into law a bill that transforms the municipal policing system into a local policing system established by law, with increased enforcement authority.
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Israel: Police complete investigation into Knesset Opposition leader
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Kariv is an opposition member of the Knesset from the "Democrats," who was previously elected to the Knesset from that party's Labor Faction.
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Israeli military sending out 54,000 draft orders to Haredim
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said it will begin sending draft summonses this week to complete the recruitment processes for members of the Haredi (ultra-orthodox) community whose status as yeshiva students is no longer valid. A Supreme Court ruling nullified the military deferments yeshiv
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Nearly 40 pc of Israeli hostage families suffer mental health crisis
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Officials also reported widespread struggles with navigating the medical system, while 36 per cent of family members reportedly forgo care due to emotional distress.
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Israel: Knesset committees to tackle smoking reforms
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Finance Committee will discuss cancelling the tax exemption on duty-free tobacco, while the Economy Committee will review regulations mandating graphic health warnings on cigarette packs.
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One in five Israeli children face obesity as lawmakers sound alarm
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Israel is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, with nearly one in five children aged 6-9 suffering from obesity and close to a third of the country's youth classified as overweight according to data presented to the Knesset Health Committee on Wednesday.
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Israel's Knesset approves USD 1.3 billion for Gaza Border region's rehabil
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Under the terms of the law, which passed its final reading in the Knesset plenum by a vote of 37-0, the government will lead an accelerated seven-year recovery plan, reinforcing the Takuma Directorate's role in regional restoration.
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Knesset approves USD 206 billion budget, largest in Israeli history
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the Knesset plenum before the voting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the budget "will support growth and allow the Israeli economy to maintain its strength and continue to prosper."
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Israel: New national carrier for wastewater
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel's national carrier for wastewater is launching with an investment of 3.5 billion Shekels (USD 950 million).
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Israel: New Negev Airport plans move forward, promising economic boost
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The airport would be built in Moshav Nevatim within seven years, handle up to 15 million passengers, and lift the Negev region's economy, according to the legislation's explanatory notes.
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Knesset sessions halted as Israel mourns Bibas family
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Lawmakers in Israel's Knesset observed moments of silence across multiple committees on Wednesday ahead of the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir, and Ariel
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