Politician Pins Panicked PM, Preserves Popular Pandemic Penalties Proposal Uri Cohen 01/28/2021
Israel’s embattled Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz, once a promising prospect for the country’s next leader and currently tumbling in the polls ahead of the March elections, notched an impressive win on Thursday, forcing Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu into a rare political defeat. Gantz stubbornly refused demands by Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox lawmakers to water down a proposed bill hiking fines and penalties for individuals and institutions violating coronavirus lockdown instructions. The draft bill, widely supported by the general public, is expected to affect mostly ultra-Orthodox schools and organizations, who over the past few month have repeatedly flouted government shutdown orders. Netanyahu, hoping to retain the support of his ultra-Orthodox political allies, has expressed concern that the bill may alienate those lawmakers and jeopardize his reelection chances. I
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The French foreign ministry on Tuesday released a statement condemning Israel for its planned expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, land conquered by Israel in the 1967 war
As US Grapples With Washington Chaos, Israel’s Protests Continue Uri Cohen
Israeli law enforcement, demonstrators reject comparison to Capitol mob
Following the historic events that transpired Wednesday night at the US Capitol building, Israeli law officials on Thursday told The Media Line that such incidents were not likely to occur in Jerusalem, and that law enforcement is prepared to handle any potential similar situations.
Over the past several months, tens of thousands of protesters have gathered on a weekly basis outside the official residence of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, demanding his resignation over his alleged mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and his standing trial for charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.