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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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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India to South Africa: How two activists defied their family legacies to challenge injustice
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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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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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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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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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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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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage
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Badminton, Thailand Open, as it happened: Satwik-Chirag win second men’s doubles title of the season
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India