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Rula Daood addresses supporters at the launch of the new Jewish-Arab political party, A Place for Us All, ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. Photo Credit: Inas Osrof Abu Seif
June 16, 2026, 4:04 pm
New Jewish-Arab party launches bid for Knesset with call for peace and equality
Co-leaders say new movement aims to unite Jewish and Arab voters ahead of next Israeli election
By Annabel Sinclair
Attendees wave flags at the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance, 4 June, 2026. (Theia Chatelle)
June 5, 2026, 9:43 am
Jerusalem Pride march turns toward the Knesset as LGBTQ Israelis eye pivotal election
Opposition leader Yair Lapid spoke at the rally, which drew 10,000 participants and 2,000 police officers
By Theia Chatelle
Hamas fighters surround hostage Arbel Yehud during her release in January
May 12, 2026, 2:45 pm
Israel passes law paving way for death penalty trials for 7 October attackers
New military tribunal system will publicly try Hamas terrorists accused of murder, rape and hostage-taking
By Annabel Sinclair
UJS Leadership Fellows at the Kotel in 2024
April 27, 2026, 4:45 pm
The passing of the Kotel Bill through Knesset should worry us all
Some moments call for diaspora Jews to take a firm, united stand. This article is the third in UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign series. This weeks’ value is Tiferet, harmony.
By Louis Danker
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a wreath during a ceremony marking Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026. (Ilia Yefimovich / Pool / AFP via Getty Images via JTA)
April 22, 2026, 9:40 am
Netanyahu heckled at Israel’s official Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families grasp for comfort
A different skirmish also broke out at a ceremony at Tel Aviv’s military cemetery
By Deborah Danan (JTA)
Itamar Ben-Gvir toasts the passing of a death penalty bill in the Knesset
March 31, 2026, 2:49 pm
Knesset’s death penalty vote is a betrayal of Jewish wisdom
Two thousand years ago, our sages knew a society that institutes the death penalty was morally coarsening itself - as shown by this week's celebration by Itamar Ben-Gvir and his supporters
By Daniel Sugarman
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 31, 2026, 12:41 pm
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks against Israelis
The law, which was long lobbied for by Israel’s far right, quickly drew a legal challenge
By Grace Gilson (JTA) and JN Reporter
Photo credit: The Western Wall Heritage Foundation
February 26, 2026, 1:21 pm
UK rabbis warn Western Wall bill could shut out non-Orthodox Jews
Knesset backs plan giving Chief Rabbinate control over Kotel prayer, prompting alarm from UK Progressive leaders
By Annabel Sinclair
January 26, 2026, 4:48 pm
Guinness lifts ban on Israeli record attempts as 2,000 kidney donors break record in Jerusalem
The Matnat Chaim charity brought together donors at an event addressed by Israel's president
By Daniel Sugarman
The leaders of the four parties celebrate following the agreement to revive the Joint List
January 23, 2026, 12:50 pm
Israeli-Arab Joint List coalition is revived ahead of country’s general election
Leaders of the four key Israeli-Arab parties - Hadash, Ta'al, Balad and Ra'am - signed an agreement during a visit to the city of Sakhnin
By JN Reporter
Tzachi Braverman
January 22, 2026, 12:05 pm
Knesset Member urges pause on London ambassador role amid police investigation
Naama Lazimi writes to UK Jewish leaders as Israelis in London also warn over proposed appointment
By Annabel Sinclair
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. JINI via Xinhua ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-NETANYAHU-PRE
December 3, 2025, 3:45 pm
The genius and moral rot of Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli Prime Minister's request for a pardon for a sake of unity reveals the full extent of his cynicism, political mastery and moral bankruptcy
By Gary Cohen
Rabbi Dweck at the BOD plenary Sunday 30 November 2025
December 2, 2025, 11:37 am
Board of Deputies welcomes three new organisations
Jewish Blind and Disabled, Nottingham Jewish Care and Hadassah UK voted in as members
By Michelle Rosenberg
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in a courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, Oct. 15, 2025. (Reuven Kastro/Pool/Flash90)
November 14, 2025, 12:08 pm
Trump formally requests pardon in Israeli legal system for Benjamin Netanyahu
Trump’s letter represents a once-unusual insertion of the White House in Israeli domestic politics
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir holds a placard in the Knesset chamber during the debate on the death penalty bill, 10 November 2025. Credit: Knesset Channel 99 / Screenshot
November 11, 2025, 1:12 pm
Knesset erupts as lawmakers back death penalty bill for terrorist killers
Three Arab MKs removed amid clashes as Ben-Gvir backed proposal clears first hurdle
By Annabel Sinclair
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