Israel might be heading towards a third election in less than a year, and the continuing political stalemate is doing nothing to heal the divides within Israeli society. Is incitement legitimate in the name of freedom of speech and could it end in another political murder?Prof. Itzhak Galnoor will discuss the current climate and its potentially devastating effect on Israeli society. Prof. Galnoor is Herbert Samuel Professor of […]
Read MoreAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit is expected to announce his decision regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s charges this evening, following months of investigations and amid failed attempts to form a coalition. What will Mandelblit’s decision mean for Netanyahu and his future in Israeli politics? Would he be able to serve as Prime Minister? What effect might […]
Read MoreHead of Blue and White, Benny Gantz’ mandate to form a coalition, expires at midnight, and amid failed attempts to form a unity government, Head of Israel Beiteinu, Avigdor Liberman, held a dramatic conference, in which he stated that Israel is headed towards a third round of elections, blaming both Head of Likud, Netanyahu and Gantz. I.e. Israeli Beiteinu […]
Read MoreThroughout the past decades, Palestinian goods exported to Israel have passed through a thorough security check at the Tarkumia Crossing, before being loaded on to a truck with an Israeli license plate, and then shipped to the Israeli customer. A few months ago, COGAT began operating a pilot program called “Door to Door” in 6 […]
Read MoreDuring Benjamin Netanyahu’s decade as Prime Minister, the call for a reform within the political system was rarely heard from the Israeli public. The current political chaos, resulting in a stagnant economy for almost a year, has researchers, politicians and the Israeli public wonder whether it is the only solution. Dr. Assaf Shapira and Dr. Shany Mor will discuss the […]
Read MorePublications of alleged police misconduct in the interrogation of Nir Hefetz, state witness in Case 4000, raise serious questions regarding the legitimacy of his testimony as well as the case itself. Attorney Eyal Besserglick will discuss the developments and their significance regarding the legitimacy of the legal process as a whole and the admissibility of Hefetz’ testimony […]
Read MoreThe Middle East is going through turmoil, from the US withdrawal from Syria to the recent Iranian attack on Saudi oil tanker. The attack of the Saudi tanker, showed an emboldened Iran, prepared to take new daring risks, based in part on the assessment that President Trump, as well as the Saudis and other Gulf states, […]
Read MoreThe Jordanian Foreign Ministry’s decision to recall its ambassador to Israel in protest against the detention of two Jordanian citizens came amid tension between the two countries, 25 years after they signed the Israeli-Jordanian Peace Treaty. Yesterday, the Jordanian authorities arrested an Israeli citizen for crossing the border. Dr. Oded Eran will address the current crisis and its […]
Read MorePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned the mandate to form a government to President Reuven Rivlin, who will grant it to head of the B&W Alliance, Benny Gantz. This will mark the first time in a decade that someone other than Netanyahu gets the opportunity to form a coalition. Will Gantz be able to form a […]
Read MoreAccording to media reports, President Reuven Rivlin is weighing the option of granting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the mandate to form the coalition, amid the standstill between Likud and Blue and White negotiations, and is considering making the announcement tonight. Tal Schneider, leading diplomatic and political correspondent for Globes Business Newspaper, will analyze the political […]
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