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Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers

A 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 Netanyahu

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The Supreme Court sits during a hearing in Jerusalem on July 13, 2026 (Flash90)

Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's second goal in last night's semi-final (Shaun Botterill/Getty)

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Israeli ministers cheering on Argentina and crowing over England’s defeat made me cringe

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Israeli security forces attempt to disperse strictly Orthodox Jews trying to block the entrance to the Abu Kabir holding facility in Tel Aviv in protest against the arrests of Charedi draft dodgers on June 10, 2026. (Image: Getty Images)

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If Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is easier to enlist than the Charedim, Israel has a problem

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Orthodox rabbis cast ethical spotlight on Israel at London conference

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US President Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 (Getty Images)

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Netanyahu to travel to Washington for Graham funeral as US-Iran conflict escalates

By Melanie Swan

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Israeli city set to implement gender-segregated streets

By Daniel Ben-David

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Former hostage Noa Argamani reunites with rescuer at Entebbe commemoration

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Mother whose son’s body was taken to Gaza by Unrwa worker says extra £23m UK funds for agency is ‘disappointing’

Ayelet Samerano said that Western governments don’t understand the agency’s links with Hamas

By Florit Shoihet

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Mother whose son’s body was taken to Gaza by Unrwa worker says extra £23m UK funds for agency is ‘disappointing’

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Israel’s true friend Senator Graham leaves a legacy of rare grace and dignity

The gentleman from South Carolina was a man who cared very deeply about his country and believed profoundly in the possibility of practising politics for the common good

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July 14, 2026 16:59

US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks during a press conference on August 28, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel (Image: Getty Image)

IDF ‘will not sign mass exemptions’, warns army chief amid freeze on Charedi draft dodge arrests

Prime 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 narrowly

By Melanie Swan

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July 14, 2026 16:20

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli government drops plans for free TV app after Charedi objections over Shabbat broadcasting

The bill would also restrict content featuring violence, sexual activity and religious conversion on cable and satellite channels

By Jacob Jaffa

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Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi during a plenum session of the Knesset on July 13, 2026 (Flash90)

Chief Rabbi condemns ‘shameful’ Church of England Israel motion

Archbishop of Canterbury says that to ‘hear’ Palestinian Christian document that accuses Israel of genocide does not mean the Church agrees with everything in it

By Simon Rocker

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July 13, 2026 17:25

The archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, speaking at the Synod debate on Kairos II (Church of England/Sam Atkin)

Church of England leaders support ‘engagement’ with Israel ‘genocide’ document despite Chief Rabbi’s warning

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the document, which alleges a ‘Zionist project to seize all of Palestine’, could ‘only harm the cause of peace’

By Simon Rocker

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July 13, 2026 11:18

Dame Sarah Mullally, the archbishop of Canterbury, addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

Coalition confirms date for 2026 Israeli elections

Prime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed he will run for office again, but faces a stern challenge from Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett

By Melanie Swan

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July 13, 2026 11:08

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu attends a cornerstone laying ceremony for the Atarot Heritage Center at an abandoned airport in East Jerusalem on July 5, 2026 (Getty Images)

Hearing loss hope after breakthrough by Israeli scientists

Discovery raises possibility that damaged hair cells can be regrown – a process previously thought to be impossible

By Daniel Ben-David

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July 12, 2026 13:47

By Stephen Pollard

Burnham’s pandering to antizionists will unleash a torrent of antisemitism

The prime minister-in-waiting has apologised for Labour’s stance on Gaza. But when you give a bigot what he wants you don’t sate his hunger; you create an even bigger appetite for bigotry

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July 10, 2026 12:17

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Israel

Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers

Israeli ministers cheering on Argentina and crowing over England’s defeat made me cringe

If Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is easier to enlist than the Charedim, Israel has a problem

Orthodox rabbis cast ethical spotlight on Israel at London conference

Netanyahu to travel to Washington for Graham funeral as US-Iran conflict escalates

Israeli city set to implement gender-segregated streets

Former hostage Noa Argamani reunites with rescuer at Entebbe commemoration

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