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New right-wing government is in the process of repealing a tax on single-use plastics, since ultra-Orthodox, who have large families and use mass quantities of disposable cutlery, say the tax unfairly targets them

On Idit Silman’s first day as Israel’s new environmental protection minister, she handed out soft drinks in disposable plastic cups to hospital patients.

Economist Daniel Kahneman says overhaul marks 'end of Israeli democracy,' warns that in addition to financial harm, it will further isolate nation in academic world

Man suspected of faking position using special computer program to try to scam European diplomats, including ambassadors

Report says High Court's Deri ruling made coalition more determined; Smotrich said pushing to hasten process as questions grow on economic impact; Herzog announces space for dialog

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul

New directive comes after minister alleged a double standard regarding how left-wing protesters in Tel Aviv are treated versus ultra-Orthodox demonstrators in Jerusalem

The gov't aims to hobble the High Court's ability to review legislation. If the judges try to strike down the law that institutes the change, Israel may see a high-stakes showdown

Former Meretz MK Yair Golan vows to bring economy to a halt until coalition drops changes; Black Flag protest group leader says some businesses are preparing for industrial action

The Israeli Prime Minister has made the legal changes the centrepiece of his new government’s agenda.