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0 shares German prosecutors say police in Berlin arrested two men suspected of involvement in a series of far-right attacks. Authorities are investigating fire-bombings and dozens of other attacks between 2013 and 2019 that were directed at anti-fascist groups and politicians in Berlin’s southern district of Neukoelln. “At last! The neo-Nazis Sebastian T. and Tilo P. have been arrested as suspects in the right-wing firebombing series in Neukoelln,” Left party lawmaker Martina Renner...

0 shares Police are accusing four settler youths whose car overturned during a police chase of manslaughter, the Kan public broadcaster reports. The crash during the pursuit led to the death of one of the passengers, Ahuvia Sandak. The four were lightly injured in the crash when fleeing from police after allegedly throwing rocks at Palestinians in the central West Bank, police said. The vehicle belonging to so-called hilltop youth flipped over near the Michmash Junction, killing 16-year-...

2 shares Despite the political enmity between them, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz have decided to raise the issue of regulating unauthorized West Bank outposts and Bedouin towns at the cabinet meeting today, they say in a joint statement. Both the outposts and Bedouin areas are seeking government recognition and the supply of utilities. Settlers at the newly-established wildcast Maale Shai outpost, named for slain Rabbi Shai Ohayon, in footage handed b...

The full cabinet meeting on imposing a lockdown begins. Among the disagreements that are expected to rise during the meeting is when the closure should begin. Channel 12 says the Health Ministry recommends it start Sunday, but Blue and White will only back the plan if it’s implemented from the middle of next week. Im proud to work at The Times of Israel I’ll tell you the truth: Life here in Israel isn’t always easy. But its full of beauty and meaning. Im proud to work at The Times ...

0 shares During the virtual cabinet meeting on imposing a third lockdown, Education Minister Yoav Gallant is informed he was exposed to a virus carrier and must enter quarantine, the Kan public broadcaster reports. Education Minister Yoav Gallant holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, August 6, 2020. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90) Im proud to work at The Times of Israel I’ll tell you the truth: Life here in Israel isn’t always easy. But its full of beauty and meaning. Im proud to wo...

0 shares President Reuven Rivlin, speaking at an Air Force graduation ceremony, terms the upcoming elections — Israel’s fourth in two years — “our shame.” “Recently, I heard your commander, the commander of us all, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, say words that are important to quote here. ‘Since its creation, the IDF has played a significant role in Israeli society as the people’s army. There is no other army like it in the world, that takes the best of its country’s peopl...

0 shares Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn of the Blue and White party may be tapped to lead the Labor party after Amir Peretz vacates the position, according to the Ynet news site. Nissenkorn was offered the position by senior officials, with the center-left party set to be named the “New Labor,” the report says. Nissenkorn, the former Histadrut labor union chief, is also being courted by Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai, who is seeking to form a party ahead of the March 2021 elections, accor...

0 shares Starting tonight at 10 p.m., Israelis entering the country will be required to self-isolate in a state-run hotel. But the Health Ministry says exceptions will be made, allowing some to quarantine at home. A committee will be set up at Ben Gurion Airport to debate “humanitarian” requests, says the ministry. Those allowed to isolate at home include: the elderly, minors who were traveling alone, women in advanced stages of pregnancy, people who require special treatment, and mor...

0 shares Yamina leader Naftali Bennett will hold a press conference later this evening, where he is expected to announce he’s running for prime minister. His right-wing rival, Gideon Sa’ar, will also make a statement to reporters — 10 minutes later. Im proud to work at The Times of Israel I’ll tell you the truth: Life here in Israel isn’t always easy. But its full of beauty and meaning. Im proud to work at The Times of Israel alongside colleagues who pour their hearts int...

0 shares Gideon Sa’ar is expected to announce that a senior Likud MK is defecting to his New Hope party during tonight’s press conference, according to Channel 12. Likud MKs Yifat Shasha-Biton, Michal Shir and Sharren Haskel have announced they’re leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party to join Sa’ar. Gideon Sa’ar visiting Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem on December 16, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Im proud to work at The Times of Israel I’ll tell...