Israel readies new death penalty law

The Knesset has granted preliminary approval of legislation to impose the death sentence terrorists who kill Israeli citizens. By Erin Viner Historically, Israel adopted capital punishment upon the founding of…

Political earthquake in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced a joint decision to dissolve the 24th Knesset and hold early elections. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Israeli…

Netanyahu tasked with forming government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been tasked with forming the country’s 36th government. President Reuven Rivlin announced his appointment of Netanyahu after concluding consultations with representatives of all the13…