TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. Israel needed to pass a budget before April 1 in order to avoid triggering early elections. Netanyahu still reserves the right to call … Read more
Israeli Politician’s Remarks Spark Outrage JERUSALEM – May 17, 2024 – Israeli politician Yair Golan’s inflammatory remarks, alleging that israel “kills babies for a hobby,” have triggered a major political firestorm. The controversial statement, made during a radio interview, promptly drew sharp criticism from both government and opposition figures, who decried the comments as incitement. … Read more
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has rejected US President Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, but said he would support Palestinians leaving the occupied territory “if they want to”, according to Israeli media. Trump last week outlined a highly controversial plan for post-war Gaza, condemned across the world, which would involve the US taking over … Read more