Likud proposes law to compel Lapid to hold party primaries

The Likud has proposed a bill that would obligate every party representing at least 15% of the Israeli public, that is, of 18 or more Knesset members, to hold a primary to select its party list at least once every five years. The bill would also compel a party with 18 or more Knesset members […]
Netanyahu Reveals Document Showing Left-Wing Opposition Rivals Trying to Ban Trump from Entering Israel
Yair Netanyahu, the outspoken son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, took to Twitter on Thursday to remind Israeli voters that back in 2015, when Donald Trump was running for president, members of the Prime Minister’s main rival on the left-the Yesh Atid Party, signed a letter to ban Donald Trump from entering Israel.
IDF Kills Head of Jenin Terror Cell, Ringleader in Murder of Rabbi From Samaria

‘It was clear that it was only a matter of time until we got to the head of the cell that murdered Rabbi Shevach,’ said Defense Minister Liberman.
Netanyahu Rival Lapid: Build a Wall to ‘Get Palestinians Out of Our Lives’

Arguing in favor of a two-state solution, MK Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) said on Saturday that Israel should make the Palestinians “disappear” by erecting a wall to separate the two populations completely.
Will Public Transportation Become Available on Sabbath in Israel?
Current Israeli law allows any employee to refuse to work on Shabbat.
Israel Prepares for Super Bowl Sunday – the Israeli way

As millions of Americans prepare to watch the Carolina Panthers face off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday night, a number of Israeli venues are doing the same.
Kiryat Malachi Mayoral Candidate First of Ethiopian Descent

“…one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee…” (Deuteronomy 17:15) Although a mayor is not quite a king, Awake Mengistu wants to show the people of Kiryat Malachi — and of Israel — that he is one of their “brethren.” Mengistu moved to Israel when he was five years old and hopes next […]