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Israel bans entry of those denying October 7 massacre or working with ICC
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The legislation, which was approved without opposition, builds on a 2017 amendment that barred providing visas and travel permits to individuals or organizations advocating boycotts of Israel.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate enforcement of UNRWA law
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday instructed the immediate enforcement of the UNRWA law, which was passed by the Knesset with broad support.
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Knesset opposition leader promises Netanyahu his support for hostage relea
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Leader of the opposition in the Knesset Yair Lapid responded to the threat made by a coalition party to quit the government should it approve the proposed deal for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by promising to support the government in this matter.
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Israeli lawmakers split on ceasefire deal, hostage release terms
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Knesset members were divided over an emerging ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas on Tuesday. Supporters insisted it was necessary to bring the captives home as soon as possible while critics said the deal threatened Israeli security.
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Israeli families face rising taxes and prices in 2025
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chairwoman MK Naama Lazimi warned of the severe burden on young families, driven by increasing property taxes, electricity, water, and public transport costs, alongside declining incomes.
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Israel's National Security Minister Ben-Gvir apologizes for forcing Netany
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Ben-Gvir also apologized for forcing Likud MK Boaz Bismuth, who had to interrupt his week of mourning for his mother to cast his vote.
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Israel: Sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant quits Parliament, cites disag
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israel's sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that he has submitted his letter of resignation to the Parliament. Gallant further expressed his concerns regarding conscription law that he believes is contrary to the security of Israel.
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Chag Sameach!: LS speaker Om Birla extends Hanukkah greetings to Israeli c
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on the occasion of Hanukkah on Wednesday, extended his greeting to his Israeli counterpart, the speaker at the Knesset, Amir Ohana.
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Israel "closer than ever" to close hostage deal with Hamas: Report
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Katz's comments to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee were reportedly made in a closed-door meeting, but leaks of his remarks were reported widely in the Hebrew press.
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Israeli Justice Minister threatens to renew contentious judicial overhaul
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Raising the spectre of a constitutional crisis, Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatened to renew a judicial overhaul stalled by war, accusing the High Court of Justice of overstepping its authority by undermining the Knesset's legislative and the government's executive powers in a le
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Paraguayan President: No 'Heart and Soul' to relations without Embassy in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Visiting Paraguayan President Santiago Pena received a standing ovation at the Knesset, telling lawmakers on Wednesday he fully supported Israel's war against Hamas and insisted that opening an embassy in Jerusalem was vital to bilateral ties.
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Israel cracking down on organised crime influence in construction
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following Prime Minister Netanyahu's directive, the Knesset approved a bill that will combat the phenomenon of criminal organisations infiltrating the construction contractor sector.
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