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Bismuth Elected Head of Knesset Committee Amidst Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption Crisis
Boaz Bismuth replaced Yuli Edelstein as chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in a 29-4 vote following a coalition crisis over exempting ultra-Orthodox from military service; Prime Minister Netanyahu's support was crucial, and the vote was openly conducted despite some requ...
Bismuth Elected Head of Knesset Committee Amidst Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption Crisis
Boaz Bismuth replaced Yuli Edelstein as chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in a 29-4 vote following a coalition crisis over exempting ultra-Orthodox from military service; Prime Minister Netanyahu's support was crucial, and the vote was openly conducted despite some requ...
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Gender Equality Struggle: Legislative Push for Female Representation
MK Penina Tamanu-Shate advocates for bills mandating 40% female representation in government CEO positions and commemorating Golda Meir, highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality in Israel and the systemic undervaluing of women's contributions.
Israel's Gender Equality Struggle: Legislative Push for Female Representation
MK Penina Tamanu-Shate advocates for bills mandating 40% female representation in government CEO positions and commemorating Golda Meir, highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality in Israel and the systemic undervaluing of women's contributions.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Faces Potential Knesset Dissolution Amidst Haredi Draft Bill Stalemate
Negotiations over a haredi draft bill in Israel's Knesset are ongoing as opposition parties push for a vote to dissolve parliament due to disagreements primarily around sanctions against draft dodgers, creating a potential political crisis with significant implications for the country's military and...
Israel Faces Potential Knesset Dissolution Amidst Haredi Draft Bill Stalemate
Negotiations over a haredi draft bill in Israel's Knesset are ongoing as opposition parties push for a vote to dissolve parliament due to disagreements primarily around sanctions against draft dodgers, creating a potential political crisis with significant implications for the country's military and...
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36% Bias Score
Goldknopf Threatens Knesset Dissolution Over Haredi IDF Service Bill
Israeli Housing Minister Yizhak Goldknopf threatened to dissolve the Knesset to pressure the government into passing a bill regulating haredi service in the IDF, following the failure to meet recruitment goals, with only a small fraction of 24,000 draft orders being followed; the bill proposes annua...
Goldknopf Threatens Knesset Dissolution Over Haredi IDF Service Bill
Israeli Housing Minister Yizhak Goldknopf threatened to dissolve the Knesset to pressure the government into passing a bill regulating haredi service in the IDF, following the failure to meet recruitment goals, with only a small fraction of 24,000 draft orders being followed; the bill proposes annua...
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Haredi Boycott of Knesset Continues; Gantz Proposes Electoral Reform
Three haredi factions are boycotting Knesset plenum voting to pressure the government regarding IDF service; concurrently, Benny Gantz proposed a bill to allow voters to influence party Knesset lists, potentially influenced by internal party dynamics and upcoming elections.
Haredi Boycott of Knesset Continues; Gantz Proposes Electoral Reform
Three haredi factions are boycotting Knesset plenum voting to pressure the government regarding IDF service; concurrently, Benny Gantz proposed a bill to allow voters to influence party Knesset lists, potentially influenced by internal party dynamics and upcoming elections.
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32% Bias Score
Israel to Tax Foreign NGO Funding to Curb Political Influence
Israel is considering a bill to tax up to 80% of donations to Israeli NGOs from foreign political entities, aiming to curb foreign influence on its domestic policy after discovering over NIS 2.4 billion in funding to 485 organizations between 2012 and 2024.
Israel to Tax Foreign NGO Funding to Curb Political Influence
Israel is considering a bill to tax up to 80% of donations to Israeli NGOs from foreign political entities, aiming to curb foreign influence on its domestic policy after discovering over NIS 2.4 billion in funding to 485 organizations between 2012 and 2024.
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68% Bias Score
Knesset Approves Compensation Plan for Operation Sword & Olive Economic Fallout
The Knesset approved a compensation plan for Operation Sword & Olive's economic fallout, offering up to 10 days of unemployment benefits and grants to businesses with revenue declines of at least 25% from May-June 2023 compared to the same period in 2023; claims can be submitted online within 90 day...
Knesset Approves Compensation Plan for Operation Sword & Olive Economic Fallout
The Knesset approved a compensation plan for Operation Sword & Olive's economic fallout, offering up to 10 days of unemployment benefits and grants to businesses with revenue declines of at least 25% from May-June 2023 compared to the same period in 2023; claims can be submitted online within 90 day...
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Fragile Haredi Draft Bill Agreement Weakens Israeli Coalition
Following negotiations, an agreement was reached on a haredi draft bill that includes annual quotas and weak sanctions, but the bill's efficacy is questionable due to the IDF's existing recruitment capacity and internal divisions within the haredi parties, shrinking the coalition to 64-65 members.
Fragile Haredi Draft Bill Agreement Weakens Israeli Coalition
Following negotiations, an agreement was reached on a haredi draft bill that includes annual quotas and weak sanctions, but the bill's efficacy is questionable due to the IDF's existing recruitment capacity and internal divisions within the haredi parties, shrinking the coalition to 64-65 members.
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36% Bias Score
Knesset Hearing Reveals Widespread Ritualistic Child Sexual Abuse, Systemic Failures in Investigations
Multiple women testified in the Knesset about ritualistic sexual abuse suffered as minors, implicating doctors, educators, police, and Knesset members; police investigations have repeatedly failed to yield results, prompting calls for systemic reform.
Knesset Hearing Reveals Widespread Ritualistic Child Sexual Abuse, Systemic Failures in Investigations
Multiple women testified in the Knesset about ritualistic sexual abuse suffered as minors, implicating doctors, educators, police, and Knesset members; police investigations have repeatedly failed to yield results, prompting calls for systemic reform.
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36% Bias Score
Knesset Extends IDF Emergency Powers Despite Opposition Concerns
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee narrowly approved an extension until May 29th for the IDF to use emergency measures to call up reservists, after the opposition argued the government's plan lacked clarity and transparency regarding the Gaza operation, while criticizing the removal o...
Knesset Extends IDF Emergency Powers Despite Opposition Concerns
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee narrowly approved an extension until May 29th for the IDF to use emergency measures to call up reservists, after the opposition argued the government's plan lacked clarity and transparency regarding the Gaza operation, while criticizing the removal o...
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44% Bias Score
Proposed Israeli NGO Tax Sparks Concerns Over Diaspora Relations
An Israeli bill proposing an 80% tax on foreign state donations to NGOs is raising concerns about potential damage to Israel's relations with Diaspora Jewish communities, with some European countries considering retaliatory measures.
Proposed Israeli NGO Tax Sparks Concerns Over Diaspora Relations
An Israeli bill proposing an 80% tax on foreign state donations to NGOs is raising concerns about potential damage to Israel's relations with Diaspora Jewish communities, with some European countries considering retaliatory measures.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Eliminates Rotation Government System
The Knesset approved an amendment eliminating the rotation government system in Israel, effective with the 26th Knesset, after coalition and opposition reached an agreement, aiming to improve governmental efficiency and stability.
Israel Eliminates Rotation Government System
The Knesset approved an amendment eliminating the rotation government system in Israel, effective with the 26th Knesset, after coalition and opposition reached an agreement, aiming to improve governmental efficiency and stability.
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36% Bias Score
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