The Last 7 Days In Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu just extended the head of the Mossad's term by another 6 months, so I think we can reasonably expect a continuation of Israel putting Iran in its place.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
A nationwide lockdown is being considered, but in the meantime it was decided to lockdown only charedi areas because the courts won't protect them like they would other places.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Unlike in the States, now right-wing protesters are starting to show up to counter (read: fight) the leftists.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
As of now, if a budget of some kind is not passed by the end of August, the government will be dismantled and new elections called for November.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Hezbollah is doing everything it can to conceal this information. Not since O.J. Simpson has a party appeared more guilty and yet claimed it wasn’t.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
In truth, it's been known for a while that Israel and the UAE did things together, quietly. UAE even has a small, but active, Jewish community.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
After the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was announced, it was rumored that other Muslim countries were on the brink of following suit. That hasn't happened yet.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Now Trump Administration officials, including Ambassador Friedman, are regulars at the Wall. Visiting such a revered place should never have been a question, much less prohibited.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Malawi announced plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem. It would be the first African country to do so.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Ironically, the signings took place very close to the anniversary of the signing of the Oslo Accords – possibly the worst agreement since… ever… like in the history of the world.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Everyone agrees that these numbers are up, but that's pretty much where agreement ends. Will the lockdown decrease the numbers?
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Reports continue that Israel will establish relations with at least Sudan and Oman in the next few weeks. President Trump has said the number could be as high as nine countries.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
It's not uncommon for Bennett to do very well in the polls and then not perform on election day.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Restrictions on outdoor weddings and protests have been lifted. While it's unclear how many people can protest at a wedding, 20 people are allowed at weddings and 20 million people are allowed at protests.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Five thousand proposed residential units were advanced in the respective planning meetings. That's a very large number, but the overall number is not what's nearly the most important part – it’s where they are!
The Last 7 Days in Israel
As his detention has continued without charges being filed, the terrorist went on a hunger strike. He has now been on that hunger strike for over 90 days!
The Last 7 Days in Israel
One of the issues that has led to the political turbulence of the past few years is the draft. The Supreme Court previously ruled that the current law that exempts yeshiva students from military service is illegal.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Retail stores have reopened this week in Israel and active corona cases continue to decrease – there are now about 8,000 active cases.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
All of these conflicts between mostly Muslim countries further serve to fragment the Islamic world and could potentially push more countries to seek and benefit from the strength and relative stability of Israel.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Quebec's attempt to use historical anti-Semitism to regain its former historical importance is similar in certain ways to the majority of the population of Quebec: ugly and stupid.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
For his part, Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to call for "unity" and the preservation of the current coalition government.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
At this point, it seems the jack is out of the box and new elections are a done deal. Folks are already starting to maneuver.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
It’s still unclear when the country will be opened to foreign tourists, but the spring seems like a good bet, maybe even Pesach.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Naftali Bennett of the Yamina Party has declared his desire to be prime minister. Him being elected to that position in March is about as likely as me growing taller.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Meanwhile, Saar announced some of his party's platform, such as a term limit for being prime minister, regional representation in the Knesset and… who cares, none of this stuff is going to happen.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Israel is experiencing two dramatic trends – lots of vaccinations administered and lots of new cases of Covid-19.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Betzalel Smotrich of the National Union party announced that he would be launching a new party to run in the upcoming elections and would not partner with Naphtali Bennett's "New Right" Party.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
Meanwhile, illegal construction by Arabs remained rampant. And there were no changes in the status of endangered Jewish religious sites or politically significant areas.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
The enforcement of the lockdown regulations also continues to be quite contentious, particularly since it's only done in charedi areas.