“In fact the term ‘Knesset’ is merely a corruption of an indigenous Arabic name for the region, Knish.” Jerusalem, September 7 – Joint Arab List Member of Knesset Jamal Zahalka laced into lawmakers from the Labor Party this afternoon, saying ...
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“For too long, the reins have been held by a small group of people representing the majority of voting Israelis.” Jerusalem, September 2 – Opposition leader Isaac Herzog laced into the government’s proposed budget today, saving his most vociferous criticism for ...
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“Mahmoud Abbas might be Meretz’s ideal candidate, embodying everything they’ve ever campaigned for, but that doesn’t mean they don’t like their jobs. If something happens, expect a fight.” Ramallah, August 29 – Sources close to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas say his ...
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“It makes sense to harness the enduring appeal of MySpace for that purpose.” Savyon, Israel, August 24 – Just a day after the release of recordings supposedly revealing the last-minute abortion of three strikes on Iran while he served as ...
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Corbyn will need more than slogans, and more than simple association with the lowest dregs of British humanity. Tel Aviv, August 20 – A growing dissatisfaction with the tepid stewarship of party chairman Isaac Herzog has the rank-and-file of Israel’s Labor ...
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The political left, the study notes, holds a monopoly on proper ideology, policy, and advocacy. Jerusalem, August 16 – A study of Israeli political trends has revealed that political figures who unequivocally support right-wing causes and ideologies become, by some ...
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“Bibi and his cronies have done precious little to bring the number of men anywhere near the number of women in this popular field.” Tel Aviv, August 10 – A group of Opposition lawmakers from Labor held a conference today ...
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Not even the ascension of the right wing under Menachem Begin in 1977 could get the Ministry of Apartheid to perform properly. Jerusalem, August 6 – The government body in charge of developing and implementing ways to disenfranchise and institutionalize discrimination ...
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“Our goal is to bring the spirit of acceptance and sensitivity to places where it seldom gets the chance to shine.” Jerusalem, August 2 – On the heels of nationwide protests against hate and violence, the organizers of those rallies ...
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D-10 units might be considered for the position, as well, but only qualified candidates would merit serious attention. Jerusalem, July 29 – Leaders of the nationalist Jewish Home Party want an armored bulldozer on the committee that appoints judges to ...
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