Legislation
US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority
The decision allows efforts to collect the money to continue while the PA and PLO prepare another appeal, but it does not mean the Supreme Court has ruled on that appeal itself.
For the first time: Israeli law recognizes a Family Memorial Day as a protected leave day
Government delays October 7 inquiry bill, tells High Court legislation will wait until elections
Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds
Israel's Knesset committee approves EU import reform
This move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of living in Israel and create a structural change in the Israeli market.
It’s time to support the Senate's Israel aid bill - opinion
As leaders of the largest Jewish communal organization in the world, the Jewish Federations of North America, we respectfully and prayerfully urge a yes vote.
Israel to fund 'replacement salaries' for Gaza hostages
There are currently 136 hostages in Gaza, including 32 believed to be dead.
Israel could permit sale of wine in Israel after 11 p.m. on Thursdays
The new legislation will ease Shabbat and holiday preparations for consumers, particularly those who are busy working and studying.
Burundi's president says gay people should be stoned
"If you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality," Ndayishimiye said.
Knesset Health Committee approves law to make it easier to identify bodies
This amendment will permit public health funds and hospitals to expedite the release of medical information, streamlining the identification of corpses and body parts.
New law makes it illegal to fire evacuees, hostages, and their families
A new Knesset legislation passed prevents employees from firing those unable to work because they are evacuees or families of hostages.
Knesset to pass bill to allow economic extensions for Israelis affected by war
The people mentioned in the bill will now have an extra month to make certain payments to protect them economically from the effects of Israel's war with Hamas.
Netanyahu: We'll advance law to change judicial selection committee
Proponents of the legislation say it restores balance to the branches of government, while those against say it removes checks on government powers.
Arkansas legislature names ‘Judea and Samaria’ as ‘Israel’s biblical heartland’ in resolution
The resolution, which is non-binding, is the latest instance of Republican support for Israeli territorial claims in the West Bank.
