Politics

In a dramatic turn of events, the Minister of Education's decision to backtrack on canceling the Israel Awards ceremony has sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for his resignation. The announcement of the Minister's withdrawal from his initial decision was met with mixed reactions, as citizens expressed outrage over the possibility of him presiding over the ceremony. Critics argue that his presence would tarnish the event's integrity, given his alleged role in undermining institutional integrity

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

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

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

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

In May, the basic unemployment rate in the economy rose to 3.3%, which is 149.6 thousand women and men who remained without work. This is an increase of about 14 thousand women and men compared to the month of April, when the basic unemployment rate was 3.0%, an extremely low rate. We will remind you that since the beginning of the year there has been a gradual decrease in the unemployment figures after the spike with the outbreak of the war

In a scathing report released by a committee investigating the submarines and vessels affair, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces severe criticism for his alleged mishandling of national security and governance, sparking renewed controversy over his leadership legacy