Politics and Knesset
The biggest need, Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer told JNS, is integrating professionals into the workforce in Israel and getting jobs that reflect their level in the United States.
“Every delay comes at a price—in security, legitimacy and our national future. This is the time to decide,” the Likud lawmakers wrote to the Israeli premier.
“We must finish the job and defeat” the terrorist group in Gaza, the Israeli prime minister told his Cabinet.
From protests at symbolic 6:29 a.m. to evening rallies in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square,” millions of Israelis are expected to participate in the largest coordinated demonstration since the war began.
The incident at Yariv Levin’s home came after the minister changed the locks on an office shared with outgoing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
“It is important that everyone out there who helps Israel in various ways knows that, when the time comes, Israel will assist them,” the victims’ attorneys said.
“The office is the office of the minister, not of the attorney Baharav-Miara,” stated Levin. Israel Bar Association head Amit Becher urged Levin’s arrest over the move, calling him an “existential threat” to the state.
JNS has learned that Sharren Haskel is also expected to visit South Sudan in the first official Israeli delegation to the country.
Local police arrested suspects, the embassy announced.
“With what authority, and by what right, do you wish to intervene in the discretion of the government of Israel in conducting the war in Gaza?” the Justice Minister asked.
The first through fifth Knesset sessions were held in Frumin House at 24 King George Street in Jerusalem.
Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria constitute some 5.35% of Israel’s population.
