Politics and Knesset
Hadash Party’s Aida Touma-Sliman says “our Palestinian nation bids farewell to its martyrs” after IDF kills Lions’ Den members in a firefight.
In his brief time away from Israel’s top office, Benjamin Netanyahu has been feverishly working on his memoir, “Bibi: My Story.” However, his greatest hope is seemingly that there are still several chapters to be written. Netanyahu sat for a wide-ranging interview with JNS to discuss his memoir, upcoming elections and current events.
The Israeli prime minister also reiterates his support for Palestinian statehood, and says he will work to maintain the religious “status quo” on the Temple Mount.
The veteran politician and diplomat will soon be back in the Knesset after stints at the U.N. and as chairman of World Likud.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) recently departed from convention through their comments on Member of Knesset Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit party.
The right-wing MK spoke after Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) warned his inclusion in government would harm relations with Washington.
Even individual Anglo representation is a rarity in the Knesset, says Dov Lipman, who was the Israeli parliament’s first American-born member in 30 years.
The Balad Party’s split with Hadash and Ta’al may boost the right-wing coalition to 61 seats ahead of the November elections, as the Arab party is not expected to cross the electoral threshold.
Israeli Foreign Ministry says it recognizes Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty; 20 injured Ukrainian soldiers receiving Israeli medical care.
According to the nation’s bureau of statistics, Israel currently has 9,593,000 residents, with that number expected to cross 10 million at the end of 2024 and 15 million at the end of 2048.
Following the event, Israel summoned Mexico’s ambassador in Tel Aviv to seek clarification.
The Jewish state will be home to 10 million people by 2024, 15 million by 2048 and 20 million by the end of 2065, according to official data.
