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Dov Lipman

Dov Lipman

Dov Lipman was elected to the 19th Knesset in January 2013, making him the first American born MK in 30 years. He holds a masters degree from Johns Hopkins University and is the author of seven books about Israel and Judaism.

Those in the “anti-Netanyahu” camp have begun the process of trying to pass legislation that would ban a Knesset member who has been indicted from being tasked with forming a government and becoming prime minister.
Even after two other elections, the numbers remain tight, and other issues loom on the horizon—namely, the March 17 trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“We are working hard to make sure that these elections will be the last in this cycle,” Knesset member Boaz Toporovksy told JNS as the March 2 elections approach.
Israel is dedicated to “full integration” of Ethiopian Israeli community, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu • Attorney general opposes move, arguing it can be seen as election ploy.
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of the Yamina Party told JNS: “We are in a historic moment for the State of Israel.” Then she proceeded to cast doubt on points related to the initiative.
The Israeli prime minister is now banking that all eyes are on the newly released Mideast initiative, and that the public sees him as the only one who can lead the country to the historic opportunities presented by the peace plan.
While any peace deal is likely to be controversial, its project release is coming under added scrutiny. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political opponents believe that he stands to benefit from the outcome just five weeks’ away from national elections.
Ya’alon, who now is No. 3 in Blue and White, told JNS that “the Jordan Valley is the eastern border of the State of Israel forever,” and that this has always been Blue and White’s platform and belief.
Gathering of heads of state in Jerusalem to mark 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz to be “largest diplomatic event in Israel’s history,” according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry • Yad Vashem chair: Resurgence of worldwide anti-Semitism makes event more important than ever.
There have been relatively few political shifts, with most of the major parties submitting nearly identical candidate lists as the previous election in September.
Nearly all political leaders in Israel from left to right exhibit unity concerning national security, especially when it comes to Iran, which is viewed as an existential threat to the Jewish state.
Amid rising global anti-Semitism, Jews from all backgrounds throught the world gathered on Jan. 1 to celebrate the conclusion of the 13th seven-and-a-half-year cycle of Talmud study.