Israeli Politics
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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
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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
Trending
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The unsolved mystery of the fake PMO officer in Kashmir
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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Here’s why so many people believe in astrology despite the mountains of evidence against it
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
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How India’s renewable energy ambitions have wedded Bhutan to hydropower
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: British policeman dances with Indians outside Indian High Commission in London
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Watch: Musician Yashraj Mukhate hilariously reimagines ‘Breakup Song’ in 1990s’ Hindi music style
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Watch: Scenes from Gudi Padwa festivities across Maharashtra, from lezim dances to motorbike rallies
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Watch: Singer Taylor Swift dives into a pit and appears to swim beneath the stage during a concert
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Watch: Carnival ride with people on it crashes to the ground in Ajmer, Rajasthan, several injured
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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
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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
The Reel
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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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
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Bridge-burning Netanyahu can't walk back his election rhetoric
Israel's triumphant prime minister has always made a habit of testing alliances to breaking point. Has he gone too far this time?
Jacob Eriksson, The Conversation
The Field
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Swiss Open Super 300: Prannoy beats Shi; Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu progress too but Sen bows out
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Watch, India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav dimisses Alex Carey with a superb delivery in Chennai ODI
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Sarabjot Singh wins men’s 10m air pistol gold, Vinod Tomar earns bronze
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Nitu, Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety assure medals for India
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IND vs AUS, third ODI: Indian batting crumbles as Zampa, Agar spin Australia to series-clinching win