EU Cancels Event over Ben-Gvir

Today’s slated celebration of “Europe Day” was called off over the planned participation of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. By Erin Viner "Regrettably, this year we have decided to…

Cabinet approves new Nat’l Guard

The controversial move came as part of a deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made last week, reportedly to prevent National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from quitting the government. By Erin…

Ongoing Protests Despite Reform Halt

Organizers said that 450,000 people demonstrated at more than 150 locations throughout the country, while others estimated somewhat lower numbers of participants. By Erin Viner The Saturday night nationwide rallies…

Netanyahu submits to Ben-Gvir demand

The move came as part of agreement to stall the Israeli government’s contested judicial reform plan. By Erin Viner National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was reportedly the last hold-out amid…

Israeli anti-gov’t protests resume

Citizens opposed to the government’s controversial judicial reform specifically congregated around the Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv today. By Erin Viner Tens of thousands of protesters have taken…

Ben-Gvir must be fired, say ex-police chiefs

The retired senior Israeli officials called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avert the potential outbreak of a third Palestinian intifada (Arabic for “uprising”) with the immediate dismissal of National…

Israel holds national elections

Israelis are voting in their fifth election in four years, in a tight race that pits centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid against right-wing former premier Benjamin Netanyahu. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner…

Netanyahu unwell on Yom Kippur

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized after falling ill during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement. By Erin Viner The former Prime reportedly collapsed during his fast on…

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…