Knesset committee to US ambassador: Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria ‘should continue’
The chair of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee told U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides that settlement expansion would continue, despite Washington’s objections. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein, the former Knesset speaker who now heads the pivotal committee, held an introductory meeting with Nides on Wednesday. “I expressed to the ambassador my clear position […]
Viral Apathy in Israel
Gone is the refrain: “We’re all in this together.” In its place is: “Why are only some sectors allowed the privilege of congregating in close quarters?”
Christian Declaration of Tisha B’Av Atrocities Against Jews Presented at Knesset
16 Christian and Jewish delegates met in the chambers of Yuli Edelstein, Speaker of the Knesset, and presented him with a declaration signed by 1,500 Christians in which they expressed a desire to comfort the Jewish people for crimes done to them.
Jewish ‘Red Army’ Veterans Mark Victory Over Nazi Germany at Knesset
The annual march, which has been held in Jerusalem since the late ‘90’s, took place at the Knesset for the first time.
Newly Inaugurated Democracy Pavilion Celebrates Events that Shaped Israeli Democracy
The pavilion, a large geodesic, is situated a few hundred meters from Independence Hall.
Israel Marks Memorial Day With Sirens and Ceremonies
Approximately 1.5 million people are expected to visit military ceremonies throughout the country on Wednesday to pay their respects to fallen soldiers.
Knesset Hosts International Conference to Shore Up Ties Between Parliaments
‘We are trying to position the Knesset as international leaders” in areas such as enhancing cooperation between parliaments,’ said the Knesset’s director general.
Israeli Soldier Commemorated in Race From Gaza to Knesset
Lieutenant Goldin was 23 when he was killed in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2014 during Operation Protective Edge.
Israel to Host 50 Parliamentary Officials at Forum in Knesset
‘They are coming from all ends of the earth to discuss the development of the world’s parliaments,’ said Knesset Speaker Edelstein.
Terror Victim In Ariel Stabbing Attack Laid to Rest in Samaria
‘He headed an exemplary family and had a deep love for the Land of Israel and a connection to the Jewish people,’ said Knesset Speaker Edelstein.
