Advancing NGO bill, Israel’s Cabinet fires another shot at its critics
Jewish Journal
December 29, 2015
Its backers call it a victory for transparency. Opponents say it smacks of dictatorship.
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Haredi Orthodox Knesset members skip swearing-in of gay lawmaker
Jewish Journal
December 29, 2015
Haredi Orthodox lawmakers skipped the Knesset swearing-in of Amir Ohana, the first openly gay lawmaker from the Likud party.
Proposed Israeli NGO law is hypocritical attack on left
Jewish Journal
December 29, 2015
Yet again the Israeli Knesset is considering legislation to single out and punish progressive nongovernmental organizations, particularly the human rights groups that are such a thorn in the side of those who favor the continued occupation of the West Bank.
Knesset passes law opponents say will benefit illegal West Bank outposts
Jewish Journal
December 25, 2015
Israel’s Knesset passed a controversial law that requires greater transparency from the World Zionist Organization’s Settlement Division, but which opponents claim will funnel money to illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Oren: Jews, Israelis must be first to condemn Trump
Jewish Journal
December 8, 2015
Jews and Israelis must be the first to condemn Donald Trump’s comments against Muslims, Israeli Knesset Member and former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Oren said Tuesday.
Jewish Home lawmaker quitting Knesset over sexual assault allegations
Jewish Journal
November 30, 2015
An Israeli lawmaker from the Jewish Home party will resign from the Knesset over sexual assault allegations.
Israel’s Christian schools reopen after month of strike
Jewish Journal
October 7, 2015
On Sept. 28, one of the longest academic strikes in Israel’s history finally came to an amicable close when students enrolled in Israel’s Christian school system belatedly began their school year after 27 days of protests by teachers, administrators, parents and students.
Israel’s Knesset approves controversial natural gas deal
Jewish Journal
September 8, 2015
Israel’s Knesset voted to endorse a natural gas deal with a consortium of companies that will allow the development of several offshore natural gas fields to go forward.
Israeli lawmaker’s email leaked from Ashley Madison cheating site
Jewish Journal
August 19, 2015
The government email address of Knesset Member Taleb Abu Arrar was one of millions leaked from AshleyMadison.com, a website for people seeking extramarital affairs.
Israeli lawmakers approve tougher law against rock throwers
Jewish Journal
July 21, 2015
Israeli lawmakers voted to impose longer jail terms on people caught throwing rocks at civilian cars and roads.
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