Articles by March, 2024

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on video with the Republican Senate members on Wednesday, and according to sources in the party - they are discussing the possibility of inviting him to speak at a joint session of Congress, with the House of Representatives

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

The Israeli delegation in Doha, Qatar agreed to the compromise proposed by the Americans regarding the number of terrorist prisoners to be released from prison - and are now awaiting Hamas' answer. The delegation, which is staying in Doha together with the head of the CIA Bill Burns, the prime minister of Qatar and a senior delegation in Egypt, is conducting the negotiations after the cabinet agreed to expand the mandate given to it

Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered a stern rebuke against the Israeli military operation in Rafah, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the densely populated region. In an interview with ABC, Harris asserted that any military action in Rafah would be a grave error, citing the dire circumstances facing the 1.5 million residents trapped in the area

Norwegian Wealth Fund, renowned as one of the world's largest investment bodies with an estimated capital of $1.6 trillion, made headlines by announcing a comprehensive review of its holdings in various international and Israeli companies. This re-evaluation comes in the wake of the recent conflict in Gaza, with the fund citing potential violations of its ethics regulations as the impetus behind this decision

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

The UN Security Council voted today in favor of a proposed resolution that includes a "demand" for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, which will end in about two weeks, and for the "immediate and unconditional release" of the abductees. 14 countries supported the proposed resolution, the United States abstained, as there is no It condemned Hamas - but did not impose a veto

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