Israel

Israeli diplomats buy 600 pounds of tahini to back Arab-Israeli businesswoman hit by boycott

Some in the Arab community called for a boycott of the popular Al Arz brand after owner Julia Zahar gave to an Israeli LGBTQ rights group.

Israel’s government coalition teeters after vote to ban gay conversion therapy

Blue and White and Labor, which are part of the coalition government, voted with the opposition in favor of the legislation, angering their haredi Orthodox coalition partners.

Netanyahu plans to bring down the government for new elections in November, Haaretz reports

The prime minister is taking a political gamble so he does not have to turn over the office to Blue and White leader Benny Gantz in November 2021.

Thousands protest Netanyahu in Jerusalem — including a topless woman

Son of millionaire US businessman makes $75 million bid for major stake in El Al Airlines

Israel accused of airstrike on Damascus that killed 5 Iran-backed fighters

Adelsons give $25 million to Republican super PAC controlled by Mitch McConnell

Israel’s schools will open on time even with rise in coronavirus cases, education minister asserts

Israel’s nurses strike to protest extra load due to the coronavirus

Iran executes translator convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad and the CIA

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