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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...

0 shares Likud minister Ze’ev Elkin will leave Benjamin Netanyahu’s party and join Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope ahead of the March 2021 elections, Channel 12 reports. Ze’ev Elkin, at the time leaving his position as environmental protection minister, speaks at a ceremony at the Ministry of Environmental in Jerusalem on May 18, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/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 ...

0 shares Joint List MK Ahmad Tibi says there’s “no way” his party would recommend that New Hope leader Gideon Sa’ar be tasked with forming the next coalition following the March 2021 elections. After the vote, the president consults with all political parties and gathers their recommendations for the next prime minister. The Joint List recommended Benny Gantz after the previous election, only to see the centrist former IDF chief join Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Illustrative...