Israeli Politics
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Could fasting be a tool for political healing in Israel?
The head of an Orthodox Jewish group had called for fasting in response to the polarisation in Israeli society over judicial reforms.
Khinvraj Jangid
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For Israel, 2021 was a turning point as it emerged from Netanyahu’s shadow
The country’s government with three right-wing parties, two centrist parties, two left-wing parties and one Arab party is one of its most representative ones.
Khinvraj Jangid
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Netanyahu has gone but Israel’s hard-line foreign policies will remain
His dark legacy includes undermining Palestinian statehood and bolstering his country’s military.
David Mednicoff, The Conversation
Trending
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’, to die
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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‘One of the greatest statesmen’: When Canada celebrated an Indian prime minister’s visit
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Why Israel’s new government does not give Palestinians much hope
The country is comfortable with the current situation and is under no pressure to make concessions to the Palestinians.
Ian Parmeter, The Conversation
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As Israel holds its fourth election in two years, Netanyahu’s contentious record divides his nation
To some, he is Mr Security. Others note that he is on trial for bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Khinvraj Jangid
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Why a bill requiring ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews to join the army triggered re-elections in Israel
The proposed law and the resultant protests reveal the struggle over Jewishness in Israel.
Joyce Dalsheim, The Conversation
Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Israeli elections: The generals who challenged Netanyahu ran a campaign largely devoid of substance
This election was a missed opportunity for the opposition to present a distinct alternative security agenda.
Guy Ziv, The Conversation
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Israel’s Parliament votes to dissolve, will hold elections on April 9
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced that he was disbanding his coalition earlier this week.
Scroll Staff
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Israel passes controversial law that says the country is the ‘nation-state’ of Jewish people
The law also downgrades Arabic as an official language and says that promoting Jewish settlement is in national interest.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Why Israel is trying to expand power in Africa
Benjamin Netanyahu is courting African nations with Muslim minority populations to overcome a longstanding bloc of opposition at the United Nations
Raluca Besliu
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Israeli minister wants Al Jazeera’s offices in Jerusalem closed
Communications Minister Ayoub Kara said he wants credentials of the network’s journalists to be revoked.
Scroll Staff
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Arab parties emerge as electoral force in the Jewish state
The emergence of the Joint List as the third-largest party is evidence of both Israeli democracy and a growing awareness among the nation's Arab citizens of their power to influence its direction.
Danny Ben-Moshe, The Conversation
The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds