The shocking attack on Justice Noam Sohlberg’s home underlines that extremists view the enlistment battle as a religious crusade, in which there can and will be no compromise
The post The violent ultra-Orthodox fight against the draft is an ostensible holy war against the state appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Open University’s first Blavatnik Award laureate, Paz Biniamini, studies cosmic bursts and neutron stars; says science must 'be done on international level' regardless of politics
The post Bucking boycotts, prizewinning Israeli astrophysicist finds ‘Zen-like’ perspective in space appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Riots on Shabbat Eve, the day of rest, come days after ultra-Orthodox extremists attacked deputy chief justice's home, held other anti-police protests over arrest of draft-dodgers
The post Hundreds of Haredi rioters try to break into Jerusalem police station, attack cops in Beit Shemesh appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Esther Hayut says attacks on justice system constitute violation of democratic principles and rule of law, calls for return to 'sane behavior' as 'our lives depend on it'
The post Ex-chief justice warns Israel sliding to ‘anarchy’ after Haredi riot at judge’s home appeared first on The Times of Israel.
In documentary 'Rita,' which premiered May 27, the mother of two recounts hiding in the rave’s ticket booth as her husband shielded her from Hamas gunfire, and the painful aftermath
The post ‘We were so broken’: Nova survivor Rita Yedid brings story of resilience to the screen appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Petition has urged High Court to strike down election of PM's lawyer Rabello to independent watchdog post, because Likud MKs were reportedly told to document themselves voting for him; Sagit Afik is unconvinced
The post Knesset legal adviser upholds comptroller vote, says opposition hadn’t opposed ballot-filming appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Suspects aged 15 to 17 allegedly hit victim with an iron rod until he fell, stabbed him while he was down, then tried to remove the evidence
The post Four minors charged over killing of 19-year-old Destao Tzakul in Beersheba in April appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Fearing they could be targeted next, dozens of judges reportedly warn that Haredi extremist riot outside deputy chief justice's home could have a chilling effect on judicial system
The post Ex-chief justice Barak: Slippery slope of violence could end in murder of judge, civil war appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Marchers chant 'democracy' while holding ballot boxes, in procession guarded by some 2,000 police officers; partner of soldier killed fighting on Oct. 7 says Israel facing 'fateful' vote
The post ‘Part of a larger struggle’: As elections loom, thousands march to Knesset for Jerusalem Pride appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Request for people to search for images comes as Jerusalem institution prepares 2027 exhibit for 60th anniversary of city's reunification following 1967 Six Day War
The post Tower of David Museum wants your old Western Wall photos appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate
The post Poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning majority; Eisenkot seen as best fit to be PM in separate survey appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Ruslan and Olga Prihodko, parents to a teenager, are now said to have been killed by 17-year-old in dispute over ancient coins; four suspects remain in custody
The post Police backtrack, no longer suspect terror motive in double homicide last month appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Amit vows court system and judges will not bow to violent intimidation; 62 suspects to face custody hearing, some said refusing to cooperate; GroPro cameras and drones seized
The post Supreme Court president: Haredi rampage at justice’s home was attack on rule of law appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Watchdog argues secret ballot necessary to safeguard lawmakers' freedom to vote, in order to preserve status of state comptroller as independent and impartial oversight authority
The post High Court petition filed over state comptroller election after coalition MKs filmed their votes appeared first on The Times of Israel.
By manipulating the Knesset vote to get his personal attorney appointed to the job of independent overseer of the government, PM proved he values personal loyalty over basic democratic norms
The post Netanyahu has turned the state comptroller into a branch of his loyalist court appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Footage shows vehicle on fire near Holon junction; woman reportedly not known to law enforcement
The post Woman killed in car explosion on Ayalon Highway near Tel Aviv; terrorism not suspected appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Sources says premier was not present for PM's wife's conversation with Brig. Gen. Guy Markizeno, and that it was 'not just small talk'
The post Sara Netanyahu took part in interview of PM’s military secretary candidate — reports appeared first on The Times of Israel.
During visit to site, bones, including skull, found by family members of Nirel Zini, whose head was cut off by terrorists during massacre; his body was buried without it
The post Human bones found in Kfar Aza; family hopes they belong to son murdered on Oct. 7 appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Dozens nabbed after attempt to break into Noam Sohlberg's house, with wife likening shattering of windows to Kristallnacht; Herzog decries 'dangerous crossing of red line'
The post ‘A pogrom’: Haredi rioters smash windows, damage home of deputy Supreme Court chief appeared first on The Times of Israel.
"Making Markets" initiative aims to close the gender gap in Israeli finance through direct industry exposure and confidence-building
The post New program brings capital market access to Reichman University’s female students appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Amid wave of mass layoffs, Finance Ministry officials meet with tech reps, insist that government won't directly intervene to stabilize currency and instead look to limit damage
The post Smotrich instructs ministry to build task force to help tech firms with shekel surge appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn contested election
The post Netanyahu forces through election of his lawyer as state comptroller amid tainted vote appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Medics say 4-month-old taken to hospital with signs of serious heatstroke after residents of Kfar Chabad noticed an unconscious child left in a car for an extended period
The post Baby in critical condition after being left in hot car in central Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Three other exchanges sanctioned in addition to Nobitex, which a Reuters report found played a key role in facilitating financial transactions for the IRGC and Iranian central bank
The post US blacklists Iran’s largest crypto exchange for helping Islamic Republic skirt sanctions appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Internal polls have reportedly raised concerns that primaries could elevate candidates popular with the base but less appealing to moderate right-wing voters
The post Likud to hold primaries for its electoral slate by July 28; Netanyahu guaranteed top spot appeared first on The Times of Israel.
At Jerusalem ceremony, Netanyahu says Gofman's mission is to ensure that Iran can no longer pose a threat, vows that Israel will 'help' the Iranian regime fall
The post Roman Gofman sworn in as new Mossad chief after lengthy legal process appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Diaspora Ministry study shows a rise of Jewish identity and pride alongside a declining sense of responsibility for overseas Jews
The post More Israelis now define identity as ‘Jewish first’ amid shifting Diaspora ties, survey finds appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Rioters try to overturn vehicle of Valerie Shoshan, who is the chief medical officer of the Israel Police; 'I felt Elyassaf was with me,' she says of son killed in Gaza fighting
The post Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft mob attacks bereaved mother of IDF soldier in her car appeared first on The Times of Israel.
State comptroller says ruling party has inadequate oversight over membership fees; report finds 10 current parties and 9 defunct parties owe the state a total of some $45 million
The post Ombudsman penalizes Likud, Labor for irregularities in their financial reports for 2024 appeared first on The Times of Israel.
