Politics


Category: Politics
In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has secured a resounding victory in the British elections, marking their return to power after 14 years. According to a sample released by the Ipsos Institute, Labour has won 410 out of 650 seats in Parliament, surpassing the required 326 for an absolute majority. This landslide victory is the largest since the 1834 elections, dealing a severe blow to the Conservative Party, which secured only 131 seats under the leadership of Rishi Sunak
Jul 4, 2024

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On Saturday night, thousands of demonstrators gathered across Israel to demand a swift resolution for the release of abducted individuals and to express frustration with the government's handling of the situation. Led by families of the abductees, marches originating from Tel Aviv culminated in a gathering outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. Simultaneous protests took place in prominent locations including the Azrieli Junction, Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Caesarea, and other northern regions
Jul 12, 2024

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Six pro-Palestinian activists were arrested after breaking into the Elbit Systems company in Bristol with a large vehicle just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday. During the confrontation, two police officers were injured, with one being taken to the hospital for back injuries and later released, while the other received on-site medical treatment for leg injuries
Aug 6, 2024

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A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt late last night (between Monday and Tuesday) across northern and central Israel, with residents in cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv reporting strong tremors that shook their homes. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Institute (EMSC) identified the quake's epicenter as being in Syria, approximately 20 kilometers east of the city of Hama. The earthquake's intensity was measured at 5.1, with a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface
Aug 13, 2024

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a press conference Monday evening at the Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, summarizing his brief visit to Israel amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations and efforts to secure a hostage deal. In his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken stated that Netanyahu confirmed Israel's acceptance of the US mediation proposal discussed at the recent Doha summit, urging Hamas to reciprocate
Aug 19, 2024

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The European Union's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Borrell, has announced his intention to request a joint decision from EU member states to impose sanctions on Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. Borrell's proposal requires the unanimous approval of all 27 EU countries, a challenging prospect given the political diversity within the Union. However, the mere discussion of such sanctions marks a significant shift in international approaches to dealing with extreme right-wing figures in Israel
Aug 27, 2024

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In a landmark ruling today, the Israeli Labor Court decisively ended the Histadrut’s strike, declaring it illegal because it was politically motivated. The decision, handed down by Judge Hadas Yahlom, has profound implications for the role of the Histadrut, the country’s largest labor federation, in future labor disputes and political matters
Sep 2, 2024

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The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of six abductees murdered by Hamas during captivity, has allowed the publication of a psychological terror video released by the militant group. The video, published last night (between Thursday and Friday), shows Hersh addressing his family with a heartbreaking message, despite the likelihood that parts of it were dictated to him
Sep 5, 2024

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Chairman of the State Right Party, MK Gideon Sa'ar, has informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his decision to decline the position of Minister of Defense, citing the current situation with Hezbollah. This marks the first time Sa'ar publicly acknowledged that the offer was extended, despite previous denials from the Prime Minister’s Office
Sep 21, 2024