Israel’s new death penalty law: What does it actually change? The death penalty already existed in Israel before the new law was passed, but has only been used once in the country’s entire history.
Israel’s new budget has Israelis divided: Why is it such a big deal? At the heart of the controversy is a tension that has shaken Israeli society for years: the question of drafting Haredim to the IDF.
Israel narrowly avoided elections: What happened and what happens now? Why did Israel’s government almost collapse this week? A showdown with Haredi parties and debate over IDF enlistment quotas.
Why has Israel banned UNRWA? What happens now? “The call for the closure of UNRWA is a call for justice and for the preservation of our security and shared democratic values,” said MK Dan Ilouz, one of the sponsors of the laws.
Why doesn’t Israel have a constitution? “The very fact that we don’t have acceptable rules of the game is the reason for all the problems.”
10 standout moments from the swearing in of Israel’s new government Israeli parliament voted to confirm the new government, ousting Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years in office.
