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An Iranian Foreign Ministry official blasts U.S. President Joe Biden for “distorting reality” and accuses Washington of “supporting the most murderous regime... and the worst child-killer in the world in Israel.”
Gantz: On too many occasions, the edges and margins have dominated the tone, and the Israeli center has been left without a voice.
Belinda Desoyo Lee Marcelo of the United Arab Emirates was greeted by Israeli Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov and ministry officials.
The agreement is part of a decision to expand and develop bilateral relations made by Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu at their recent meetings in Jerusalem and Ankara.
Golan told reporters he seeks to “fight the messianic and corrupt right.”
Ahmed Shaheed presented a first-of-its-kind anti-Semitism report to the United Nations. Now, he’s looking to move beyond facts and figures with action.
The limitations placed on transitional governments are not based in law but rather based on the personal—and biased—views of an unelected legal fraternity, experts say.
“When the challenges are so great, we can’t let disagreements consume all our strength. In order to create a common good here, we need one another.”
The opposition had sought to hold elections on Oct. 25, when yeshivah students would be on holiday, making it easier for them to vote.
Coalition lawmakers lament Bennett’s resignation and thank him for his service, opposition members rejoice.
Ayelet Shaked has said she would be open to joining Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu in forming a right-wing government.
The bill now returns to committee to be prepared for a third and final reading, where it will require a 61-vote majority to pass.