May 24, 2022
Bennett coalition averts crisis
Israeli-Arab Member of Knesset (MK) Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi returned to the Israeli government after resigning last week. By Erin Viner The defection by the left-wing Meretz party MK had left the…
May 20, 2022
Israeli opposition gains majority
Israel's ruling coalition became a minority in the Knesset following the resignation of Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi of the left-wing Meretz party. By Erin Viner The defection by Member of Knesset…
Apr 07, 2022
Lapid, Gantz brief 80 envoys on diplomatic/security situation
The presentation by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz for the foreign ambassadors serving in the country comes against the backdrop of a wave of terror.…
Apr 06, 2022
Bennett vows to defeat terrorism
“We are not stopping life” and “the secret of our strength is mutual responsibility” in “thwarting many terrorist initiatives,” said Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. By Erin Viner Speaking after…
Feb 01, 2022
IDF salaries rise
“Next week, every soldier who looks at his pay slip will see a significant increase in salary, especially our combat personnel,” announced Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. By Erin Viner…
Dec 22, 2021
Christmas 2021: Christians in Israel
On the eve of Christmas, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released statistics on the Christian population in the country. By Erin Viner About 182,000 Christians live in Israel, compromising…
Nov 10, 2021
Bennett vows to restore calm in Arab sector
“To the Arab citizens of Israel, I want to say: You deserve personal security; therefore, we are here taking action and we will continue to do so,” said Israeli Prime…
Nov 05, 2021
Israeli budget approved after 3.5-year stalemate
Approval of the 2022 national budget bolsters the stability and fiscal responsibility of the diverse, cross-partisan coalition government led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. By Erin Viner The vote of…
Oct 26, 2021
Israel combats Arab sector violence
The Israeli Cabinet has approved a four-year national plan aimed at eradicating escalating violence in the country’s Arab communities. By Erin Viner Crime in the Arab sector “is permeating the…
Sep 07, 2021
Israeli population tops 9.3 million
As is traditional at the start of the Jewish New Year Rosh HaShana, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released the national population figures. By Erin Viner There are now 9,391,000…