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Israel's Right-Wing Parties' Leaders Happy with Seeming Trump Victory
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
While the final results of the American elections are yet to be revealed, the leaders of Israel's right-wing joint Knesset list "Religious Zionism" have made it clear that they expect a Donald Trump victory and are happy about it.
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UAE condemns Israeli parliament's decision to ban UNRWA's activities
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli parliament (Knesset) approval of two laws prohibiting the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and preventing UNRWA from conducting its essential work in the Occupied P
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Israel passes law banning UNRWA operations in country
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Notably, UNRWA has faced ongoing criticism from Israel, especially following the October 7 attack by Hamas last year.
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UNRWA is out: Knesset Committee moves to curb UNRWA activities in Israel
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee unanimously approved two legislative proposals on Sunday aimed at curbing the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within Israel. The committee's decision marks a significa
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Israel moves forward with food importation reforms
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Health said it welcomes the approval of the food and spices reforms passed by the Knesset. They will will come into force on January 1, 2025.
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Israel increases library budget by millions
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that Israel's new library bill passed into law in the Knesset. The law regulates the budgetary obligations of the state and the local authority to finance the services and activities of libraries.
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Israel moves forward with food importation reforms
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Health said it welcomes the approval of the food and spices reforms passed by the Knesset. They will will come into force on January 1, 2025.
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Israeli Opposition moves to cancel Knesset's summer recess
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Israel's National Unity party submitted a bill on Tuesday to cancel the Knesset's three-month summer recess because of the war.
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Netanyahu scolds his coalition members
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday issued a statement made to his coalition partners, telling them to "get a hold of themselves."
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Tens of thousands of protesters gather in front of Knesset, urge early ele
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) demanding early elections and the release of hostages in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.
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Israel's parliament approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill des
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious 'ultra-Orthodox' enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students.
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Knesset advances legislation labelling UNRWA as 'terror organisation'
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Specifically, the legislation authorizes the Foreign Ministry to make the final determination on the terror designation. The agency would then be stripped of its diplomatic immunity, tax-exempt status, and other legal benefits.
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