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Moderate ultra-Orthodox lawmaker, who served as both health and interior minister in current government, to be replaced by former MK Erez Malul The post Former Shas minister Moshe Arbel resigns from Knesset ahead of election appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Finance minister insists 'issue not on the agenda,' though officials say it remains part of a long-term economic contingency plan ready for use when needed The post Smotrich denies bid to hike retirement age to 70 as Treasury drafts multi-year plan appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Amid growing public anger over Hezbollah drone toll, Netanyahu claims he warned of the danger six years ago, but doesn't say why it wasn't addressed The post 4 IDF troops wounded, one severely, by roadside bomb in south Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Remotely piloted aircraft allow enthusiasts to cast rods hundreds of meters out to sea, where larger creatures such as sea turtles roam The post In boon for marine life, Agriculture Ministry bans fishing drones appeared first on The Times of Israel.

PM to speak with Trump, who warns of 'calm before the storm'; drone strikes UAE nuclear power station, sparking a fire; Iran media says US offered no concrete concessions in talks The post Netanyahu convenes security cabinet amid reports Israel, US preparing Iran strikes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

PM confirms to cabinet the IDF is pushing past the Yellow Line demarcating the 53% of Gaza that Israel retained under US-brokered truce; IDF strikes in Strip said to kill 4 The post ‘Now 60%’: Netanyahu admits Israel taking more territory in Gaza, despite ceasefire appeared first on The Times of Israel.

For 1st time, Israel didn't win 'rest of the world' vote and it received fewer top rankings from nations' voters than last year, but picked up jury points from 22 of 34 countries The post Defying predictions, Eurovision juries gave Israel a boost amid voting reforms appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Renewal of deliberations 'just an attempt to delay the election date,' says senior Haredi political official. Lapid accuses PM of 'selling out Israel’s security' The post As coalition collapses around him, Netanyahu revives Haredi draft exemption bill appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Millionaire Yasser Abbas expected to get seat on party's powerful Central Committee, as will Zakaria Zubeidi, ex-head of Fatah terror group who was behind dozens of attacks The post Early results in Fatah leadership vote show Abbas’s son, intelligence chief elected appeared first on The Times of Israel.

NY correspondent Luke Tress discusses New York Times protest, New School's attempt to defund Hillel, anti-Israel demonstration in Jewish neighborhood and swastikas around the city The post Daily Briefing May 17: Pro-Israel groups protest NYT sexual abuse op-ed, say it foments hatred appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Haaretz says three additional warrants issued for unnamed politician and military officials; court reportedly sought ministers' arrest over West Bank settlements last year The post ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it issued warrants for Smotrich and Ben Gvir appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Agriculture Ministry publishes new figures ahead of Shavuot and in wake of Knesset Committee okay to expand Dairy Council powers, despite Treasury opposition The post Milking it: New figures show Israelis consuming more dairy products and alternatives appeared first on The Times of Israel.

We discuss how the political center and left can rethink their approach, and what they can learn from the long-term vision and strategic persistence of the settler movement. The post What the Left can learn from settlers- Shannie Reichman appeared first on The Times of Israel.

How did an ancient story of mass suicide become the cornerstone of Israeli national identity? The post Masada: The Making of a Myth appeared first on The Times of Israel.

America has enjoyed a golden age of Jewish comedy. But with antisemitism on the rise and Israel becoming more divisive than ever, can Jewish comedians still thrive? The post What’s so funny about antisemitism? with Raanan Hershberg appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Authorities aiming to send all passengers from 20 countries home by Monday; UK army medics parachute onto remote island where resident has suspected case The post Passengers on hantavirus-hit cruise ship begin to disembark on Spain’s Canary Islands appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Political correspondents Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel discuss the opposition parties' mergers and defections, and a blitz of new legislation as the Knesset goes back to work The post Daily Briefing May 10: Political parties form new constellations ahead of elections appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Family of pizzeria worker killed on Independence Day decries decision to not file murder charges against all involved, says prosecution 'enabling the next murder' The post Teen indicted for negligent murder in Yemanu Zelka’s killing; 15 minors charged for assault appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Zohar says Sinwar planned onslaught when he saw 'weakness'; Bennett accuses government of campaign to 'evade responsibility,' promises state inquiry; Lapid: Government should be 'ashamed' The post Likud minister claims Hamas ‘hatched’ Oct. 7 attack during Bennett-Lapid government appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Country has already seen 11 violent attacks this year, surpassing the total for all of 2025: 'A crisis of antisemitism that has spiraled out of control' The post 2026 ‘most violent year in recent memory’ for Canada’s Jews, B’nai Brith warns appeared first on The Times of Israel.