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Study reveals what should determine if someone is too old to drive
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (1203+ words) Around the world, there's a hodgepodge of rules determining whether the transportation authorities can extend the driver's license of a senior citizen. Often, the driver needs an eye examination; in other cases, the person's physical and mental health has to…...
Yossi Fuchs says haredi draft bill will pass, coalition to secure majority
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (773+ words) Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs said on Thursday that he believed the coalition would be able to secure a majority to pass the contentious haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft bill, amid mounting opposition within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition from lawmakers warning that…...
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara files indictment against MK Tally Gotliv
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (514+ words) Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara filed an indictment against Likud MK Tally Gotliv on Monday for allegedly disclosing and publishing confidential information in violation of the Shin Bet law, after Gotliv publicized the identity of the partner of protest leader Shikma Bressler,…...
Attorney-General bill advances after first Knesset panel reading
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (517+ words) The contentious bill to split the role of the attorney-general into separate positions, initiated by MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), was approved for advancement to first reading in the Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee. The bill was approved…...
Bezalel Smotrich pushes for West Bank evacuation after being linked with ICC warrant
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (207+ words) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responded to reports that the International Criminal Court is exploring investigating additional Israeli political and military leaders for war crimes by announcing that he will evacuate a Palestinian village in the West Bank during a Tuesday…...
Avi Bluth signs security amendment on terror death penalty bill in West Bank
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (26+ words) Bluth's signing marks the start of a significant policy change within the defense establishment since the October 7 massacre....
Moshe Arbel announces he is leaving Shas
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (34+ words) Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."...
Poll shows Israeli voters favor Benjamin Netanyahu retirement, coalition loses seats
1+ week, 2+ day ago (23+ words) Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority....
Opposition leaders Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz react to Knesset dissolution bill
1+ week, 3+ day ago (22+ words) "This is the beginning of the end of the worst government in Israeli history, and the sooner the better," says Benny Gantz....
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
1+ week, 3+ day ago (32+ words) The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition Leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party....