Jerusalem Day, June 2, 2019 “Jerusalem Day,” or “Jerusalem Reunification Day,” is an officially recognized national holiday in Israel which enjoys broad acceptance in the country. It commemorates the liberation …
Israel Election 2.0
Ben Sales in The Times of Israel examines the basic issues of why Israel, for the first time, will have a second election. The new election is scheduled for September. …
News Digest — 5/30/19
Knesset Votes To Disperse, Hold New Elections On September 17 Israel’s Knesset members voted Wednesday night (29th) to dissolve parliament, barely a month after the swearing in of the new …
News Digest — 5/29/19
Israel Reduces Gaza Fishing Zone Again In Response To Balloon Attacks Israel’s military liaison to the Palestinians announced Wednesday (29th) that Israel was reducing the fishing zone off the coast …
News Digest — 5/28/19
IDF Blasts Syrian Missile Battery After It Fired On Israeli Fighter Jet Israel struck a Syrian missile battery after it launched a missile at one of its fighter jets in …
Extra Time to Form Government
Even though Prime Minister Netanyahu won reelection in Israeli politics, he still needs to work with other political parties to form a governing majority. Recently, President Reuven Rivlin extended the …