IsraelKnesset restores Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over Kashrut certificationThe bill was a key part of an unofficial pact between the coalition and the Charedi parties, assuring mutual support for key legislative prioritiesBy Arthur Popivker1 min read
Israeli PoliticsKnesset approves bill heavily weakening role of attorney generalThe coalition-backed law will also give the government more say in the law officer’s appointment, following a long-running attempt by ministers to sack the incumbentBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
Israeli PoliticsIsrael's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgersA Likud MK who resigned over the issue said his party had been ‘hijacked’ and claimed that a significant chunk of its lawmakers supported a move to oust Prime Minister NetanyahuBy Melanie Swan3 min read
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu to travel to Washington for Graham funeral as US-Iran conflict escalatesThe prime minister is expected to present President Trump with Israeli intelligence regarding the Islamic Republic during the tripBy Melanie Swan1 min read
Noa ArgamaniFormer hostage Noa Argamani reunites with rescuer at Entebbe commemorationArgamani, whose kidnapping became one of the enduring images of October 7, shared an emotional moment with a Border Police officer who helped free herBy JC Reporter4 min read
IDFIDF ‘will not sign mass exemptions’, warns army chief amid freeze on Charedi draft dodge arrestsPrime Minister Netanyahu was heckled in the Knesset during the debate on the contentious bill and was not present for the final vote, which saw it pass narrowlyBy Melanie Swan1 min read
IsraelIsraeli government drops plans for free TV app after Charedi objections over Shabbat broadcastingThe bill would also restrict content featuring violence, sexual activity and religious conversion on cable and satellite channelsBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
MedicineIsraeli doctors rebuild man’s face in 22-hour operation ‘at limits’ of modern surgeryThe patient, Roman, 50, has now returned home and is breathing, eating and drinking independentlyBy JC Reporter3 min read
ReligionMajor constitutional shift as Israel passes law making Torah study a ‘foundation’ of the stateIsrael’s parliament night gave final approval to a new Basic Law on Monday nightBy JC Reporter1 min read
WimbledonIsraeli paralympian retains Wimbledon quad doubles crown‘I’m glad I have a wonderful partner, and I think we complement each other as a pair,’ Guy Sasson of his Dutch teammate, Niels Vink, after their championship victoryBy JC Reporter1 min read
Maccabiah GamesGolden oldie: 93-year-old swimmer reveals how he stays fit after Maccabiah Games triple victoryIzhak Zak is still making a splash at the ‘Jewish Olympics’, 76 years on from his first appearance in the competitionBy Ben Conway1 min read
Israeli electionsCoalition confirms date for 2026 Israeli electionsPrime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed he will run for office again, but faces a stern challenge from Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali BennettBy Melanie Swan1 min read
economyLord Austin welcomes Israel’s rise to eighth-largest European and regional investor in the UKReport shows 19 companies from the startup nation either established or expanded operations in Britain from 2024-2025By JC Reporter3 min read
GazaGaza peacekeeping force delayed as international support faltersRegional instability and logistical setbacks mean the planned international deployment may not be in place for monthsBy Melanie Swan1 min read
IsraelIsrael and Jordan to negotiate energy for water deal at UAE summitThe meeting could revive a historic cooperation agreement between the two nationsBy Melanie Swan1 min read
GazaThousands of cigarettes found hidden inside Gaza pineapple shipmentThe discovery was made at the Lachish Crossing in southern Israel during a routine inspection.By Pesach Benson1 min read
