Israel’s Supreme Court struck down the appointment of a minister who is a critical ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, dealing an early challenge to the stability of the newly sworn-in coalition government. The judges found the appointment of Shas leader Aryeh Deri as a minister “extremely unreasonable” in light of his conviction last year […]
Read MoreNetanyahu far-right government takes power
Already dogged by criticism at home and abroad, a new Israeli government is set to be sworn in – the final stroke in Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu’s political comeback. The veteran leader, 73 and on trial for corruption charges he denies, has had to calm concerns for the fate of civil liberties, diplomacy and clean […]
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Israel must be strong One can argue ad nauseam regarding Israel’s conservative political parties and their idiosyncracies (“Netanyahu must steer ship of state”, 28/12). Despite national opposition, past Israeli governments have returned strategically important regional areas to Arab overlords. The result has been catastrophic, militarily, with many Israeli lives lost. Until at least one influential […]
Read More“World’s oldest hatred”: Rabbi Shmuley claims people who attack Israel hate Jews
Author Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says when people claim they hate Israel but love Jewish people, they are “dyed in the wool liars” and anti-Semites. He said Jewish people are not hated because of “Israeli aggression”, but rather Israel is hated because of anti-Semitism. “The reason why people attack Israel is they don’t care about Arab […]
Read MoreNetanyahu must steer ship of state
After weeks of political horse trading after his clear victory in Israel’s November 1 election, Benjamin Netanyahu at last has been able to advise President Isaac Herzog that he has the numbers to secure his return as prime minister. That reflects a remarkable comeback by Mr Netanyahu, 73, who appeared headed for political oblivion when […]
Read MorePalestinians ‘weren’t there at all’– Netanyahu tells credulous Jordan Peterson
Palestinians ‘weren’t there at all’– Netanyahu tells credulous Jordan Peterson BY PHILIP WEISS DECEMBER 14, 2022 ( https://mondoweiss.net/2022/12/palestinians-werent-there-at-all-netanyahu-tells-credulous-jordan-peterson/ ) Conservative scholar/media star Jordan Peterson turned over a new leaf this fall by touring Israel with the ideologue Ben Shapiro and dining with Benjamin Netanyahu. Now Peterson has published an interview with Netanyahu titled “Does Israel Have a Right […]
Read MoreIsraelis have put Benjamin Netayahu back in power. Palestinians will likely pay the price
Israelis Have Put Benjamin Netanyahu Back in Power. Palestinians Will Likely Pay the Price. Dec. 13, 2022, 5:05 a.m. ET Top of Form Bottom of Form By Diana Buttu (New York Times) Ms. Buttu is a lawyer and former adviser to the negotiating team of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert […]
Read MorePolice slap ketchup ban on Balfour protester
Police slap ketchup ban on Balfour protester Kit Klarenberg and David Cronin The Electronic Intifada 16 November 2022 https://electronicintifada.net/content/police-slap-ketchup-ban-balfour-protester/36686 London’s police force has imposed bizarre restrictions on a woman who spoke out against Britain’s role in the colonization of Palestine. On 12 November, two protesters glued themselves to the plinth of a statue dedicated to Arthur James […]
Read MoreAs Netanyahu nears power, the Far Right wants to oversee the Army
As Netanyahu Nears Power, the Far Right Wants to Oversee the Army Bezalel Smotrich is an ultranationalist who opposes Palestinian sovereignty and wants to govern Israel by Jewish law. He seeks the Defense Ministry in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/16/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-bezalel- smotrich.html By Patrick Kingsley Nov. 16, 2022, 11:18 a.m. ET (New York Times) KEDUMIM, West Bank — As […]
Read MoreConcern Over New Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu has launched negotiations with his ultra-Orthodox and far-right allies on forming what could be the most right-wing government in Israel’s history, raising concerns at home and abroad.
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