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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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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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: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Eco India, Episode 258: Is repurposing waste saving the environment from further degradation?
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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: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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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: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju – inexperienced, expected to fail, but the chosen Candidate
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest winner in history of Candidates tournament
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ISL 2024: Vikram Partap Singh bounced back from tragedy to reach great heights in breakthrough year