Trudeau would enforce ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant for post-Oct. 7 war crimes in Gaza
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that Canada would abide by any rulings of the International Criminal Court in The Hague if and when comes to carrying out a pair of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country’s former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. Warrants issued Thursday accused the politicians of war crimes […]
Israel declares complete coronavirus lockdown on eve of Passover
Israelis will be under a complete lockdown beginning today through at least Friday to stem the spread of the coronavirus during the Passover holiday.
Gantz says forming a unity government may take more time
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz told Israel’s president in an update of his efforts to form an emergency unity government coalition that he may need to request an extension of his mandate, which is permitted by law.
Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman tests positive for coronavirus
The announcement that Israel’s Health Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus came late last night.
Netanyahu limits gatherings to two people
Gatherings of Israelis are limited to two people except nuclear family members living in the same home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday evening from his home, where he is in self-quarantine.
Melamed: This time there is no Amalek
As we need to find renewed strength to deal with these unprecedented crises – governmental, economic, health, societal – we can already learn one lesson from the coronavirus: Not all of our troubles can be blamed on Amalek.
Benny Gantz takes Knesset speaker post
As his Blue and White party was on the verge of breaking up, its leader, Benny Gantz, was elected speaker of the Israeli Knesset yesterday evening.
Gantz and Netanyahu break off talks for a unity government
The Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz, who has been tasked with assembling a coalition government, said Thursday that it has broken off talks with Likud on a unity government without reaching an agreement.
Steinberg: Israel bounces between election and coronavirus
Despite the hardships, most Israelis are behaving reasonably. Perhaps the experiences provided in past wars prepared the public for this kind of self-discipline.
Netanyahu’s criminal trial delayed due to emergency coronavirus measures
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial will be postponed until May due to emergency measures taken to combat the coronavirus.
