Politics

El Al Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its aircraft fleet with the signing of a deal with Boeing, the American aerospace giant. The deal, valued between $650 million to $730 million, involves the purchase of three 787-9 Dreamliners. These new aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030

Ministry of Finance has issued a scathing critique of the government's proposed draft exemption law, asserting that its implementation lacks crucial components necessary for success. The ministry's analysis, signed by legal advisor Esi Messing and intended for the Prime Minister's Office, highlights significant concerns regarding the economic and security implications of the proposed legislation

Hundreds of people demonstrated on Tuesday evening together with family members of abductees, blocking the Begin road outside the Kriya base in Tel Aviv, while they are inside cages. The demonstrators shout, among other things: "All the people demand now - every abductee return home" and "All the people stand up - give us back our hearts". 4 protesters who blocked the road were arrested by the police, with two of them being relatives of 9-year-old Ohad Monder, who was released from Hamas captivity in the first step of the hostage deal

In Tel Aviv last night one of the most stormy demonstrations took place since the outbreak of the war. In a dramatic move, families of abductees announced during the weekly rally they held in the abductees' square in Tel Aviv, that they decided to intensify the struggle - and went on a march. Some of the families gathered in front of the Kariya, on Begin Road and then blocked the Ayalon lanes - while others marched on Dizengoff Street

Thousands of people, including families of abductees, demonstrated on Tuesday evening in front of the Knesset building, demanding the release of the abductees and the holding of elections immediately. At the end of the rally, hundreds of demonstrators marched with torches towards the Prime Minister's House and the President's House, and clashes broke out with the police at both locations. The police forcibly evicted protesters who broke through barriers and approached Netanyahu's house, and sprayed skunk liquid on other protesters. At least five protesters were arrested throughout the evening

Recent anti-Semitic demonstrations across US universities have sparked widespread concern and prompted a stern response from authorities. In response to escalating violence, police have taken decisive action, leading to the arrest of over 20 protesters at the University of Texas. Footage shared by the University of Southern California depicts police using batons against demonstrators who reportedly engaged in excessive violence. Similarly, at the University of Texas, numerous arrests were made following anti-Semitic protests

In a late-night session, the Knesset approved, by a majority of 63 consecutive legal application votes, the draft law for the security service, effectively endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for an exemption from conscription. The vote saw Defense Minister Galant opposing the proposal, drawing applause from the opposition

Four individuals were arrested on Friday evening in Caesarea during a demonstration near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence. The arrests, made in a public area behind the residence, were based on suspicions of disrupting public order

At an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Bnei Brak, Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf of Torah Judaism sharply criticized the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for what he perceives as reluctance to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews, contrasting his views with those of Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Hertzi Halevi