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Israel wants to deport 300 refugees to one of the world’s most dangerous countries
Israel’s 300 Congolese asylum seekers have been living in the country for well over a decade. Now the Israeli government is trying to deport them back to their home country, considered one of the most dangerous in the world. By Ben Toren It was nine years ago that Julie Wabiwa Juliette narrowly fled her home…
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February 17, 2019
Safe from deportations, asylum seekers in Israel still living in fear
2018 began with the Israeli government attempting to deport 35,000 asylum seekers to countries where they would face persecution and possible death. The tireless work of activists stopped the government in its tracks — yet asylum seekers in Israel continue to face an uncertain future.
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Oren Ziv
December 30, 2018
The Netanyahu government went off the rails this weekend
In under 24 hours, Netanyahu and his cronies attacked left-wing NGOs, tried to shut down Israel’s public broadcaster, and starting advancing a law that would give the prime minister immunity for corruption charges. By Yossi Dahan What transpired in the Israeli government over a 24-hour period this past weekend is nothing short of nauseating. It began…
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October 17, 2017
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Netanyahu calls September elections, expected to win again
At least two new parties could enter the next Knesset, but polls show that the most important figure – the split between the two major blocs – is surprisingly static. It’s official: The coalition has decided to call early elections, which are to take place on September 4, 2012. The final confirmation of the date…
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Noam Sheizaf
May 3, 2012
Five comments on the (troubling) situation
What does the appointment of Home Front Defense Minister Matan Vilna’i to ambassador of China really mean? Why is Yair Lapid whining? Which is the most interesting political teaming-up so far? What is one of the main goals of the war on Iran campaign? And what do we know of Netanyahu’s crime solving abilities? Ni…
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Ami Kaufman
February 13, 2012
Could ultra-Orthodox Shas, Arab parties be next peacemakers?
Signs that the ultra-Orthodox Shas party might return to its dovishness of the 1990s could mean a moderate partner in a right-wing coalition. A left-wing coalition is possible only if Arab parties are finally brought in. By Daniel Easterman A few weeks ago, listeners of the popular Kol Rega radio station heard the startling revelation…
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February 3, 2012
Triumphant over flotilla, Netanyahu is stronger than ever
With no threat from his political rivals and no pressure from Washington, the Israeli PM is enjoying the best weeks of his career. Yet his rightwing politics are likely to bring a much bigger change than his supporters care to imagine If Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu could have one wish, I guess it would be…
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Noam Sheizaf
July 2, 2011
Legendary Shas leader returning to politics, vows to promote peace
A game changer? Former Shas leader Aryeh Deri has announced his return to politics tonight. Speaking at the Presidential Conference in Jerusalem, Deri said: “In the State of Israel, one can make no contribution without political power, and I therefore decided to establish a movement. I’m coming back and I wish to use political power…
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Noam Sheizaf
June 22, 2011
Popular Israeli news anchor denies he’s entering politics
The Israeli newsrooms and blogosphere were sent into turmoil yesterday, due to a tweet from Judy Shalom Nir Mozes, the wife of Silvan Shalom – former Foreign Minister and today Minister for the Development of the Negev and the Galilee. Mozes, whose family owns the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot, tweeted this morning: “A very strong…
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Ami Kaufman
June 22, 2011
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