Jews in the Diaspora “should have some sort of say” in the Israeli government’s affairs and even a “semi-citizenship”, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister said.Jews in the Diaspora “should have some sort of say” in the Israeli government’s affairs and even a “semi-citizenship”, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister said.

Critics say if changes aren’t made to the bill now, they will have to be made at a later date and impossible to implement.

European Parliament President Martin Schultz on Thursday defended his speech in the Knesset which caused an uproar and saw several members of the Israeli parliament from the Bayit Yehudi (Jewish Home) party walking out when the EU leader accused Israel of discriminating against Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) when allocating water resources and criticized the blockade of the Gaza Strip.

As a delegation of top American Jewish leaders are visiting Spain, Spanish Justice Minister announced that the country will pass a law that will make it easier for the descendants of Jews expelled from Spain in 1492 to obtain Spanish citizenship.

No injuries reported in attacks on Hof Ashkelon, Eshkol Regional Council; IDF fires, injures Palestinians protesting near border on second day of increased violence.

Group of suspects enter closed security zone and begin sabotaging security fence.

The export control branch monitors Israeli companies to ensure they comply with Israel's arms sales rules.

The rabbi will be indicted for allegedly bribing police officer Cmdr. Menashe Arbiv in return for information regarding a secret police investigation.

The full text of the speech to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, by Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliamenton Wednesday 12 February 2014.

18,500 legally recognized Holocaust survivors will be able to receive an annual grant of NIS 4,750 and a monthly stipend of NIS 1850.