Justices criticize government for wishing to reopen closed cases over changed policy, adding that the state had not provided the kind of extraordinary circumstances that would force revisiting a court verdict.
The Haredi parties may well find themselves in the opposition after the upcoming election. They hope to use 'enemies' like Yair Lapid and Avigdor Lieberman to unify the camp.
Upon Shin Bet recommendation, defense minister and IDF Chief of Staff decide to demolish homes of the terrorists' families, according to Army Radio; issue passed to Knesset legal advisor for approval.
Former Kadima chief, who lost her party's chair in March to Shaul Mofaz, says she is leaving the Knesset, but cares too much about the State of Israel to retire from public life
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday looked set to call early elections in a bid to strengthen his position before a potential fight over austerity measures and US elections in November.
Benzion Netanyahu, father of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a prominent historian, died at his home in Jerusalem early on Monday, the premier's bureau said. He was 102.
Israel’s President Shimon Peres on Thursday distanced himself from the Israeli premier's comparison between the Holocaust and the threat posed by Iran's nuclear programme.
Jerusalem hosts Mount Herzl torch-lighting ceremony; Rivlin: Don't take Jewish state for granted; police prevent left-wing protest action in Tel Aviv, arrest 3.
