"The KKL-JNF photo archive serves as a captivating testament to the Jewish people's presence in the Land of Israel in the early 20th century," director of the archives, Efrat Sinai, says.
Approved with a majority of 64, the vote gives Netanyahu up to two years of quiet after weeks of tense negotiations with his Coalition partners.
New immigrants will now receive ID cards upon arrival.
The national security minister visits the holy site for the second time as a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. This is “a provocative step that is condemned, and a dangerous and unacceptable escalation," Jordan's Foreign Ministry says
"Entire generations of children will be denied basic studies of mathematics, science, and languages," educators write in a letter to Education Minister Yoav Kisch.
Flag march takes place amid heightened tensions with Palestinians, on the heels of recent flare-up. Angi Walch, a staunch supporter of Israel who is a leading advocate for the Jewish state in Germany, arrived in Israel just so she could take part in the annual flag march for the first time. Yotam came with his friends who study with him at a yeshiva in Dimona.
Israeli-American Council, local consulate honor the Israel Hayom publisher alongside actress Gal Gadot and other prominent Israelis for their contribution to society.
“We are going to deal harshly with anyone who tries to disturb the peace,” Israel Police says ahead of traditional flag march through the old city, two years after terrorist provocations during event led to Operation Guardian of the Walls. Hamas urges Palestinians to “clash with the occupation.”
Data shows that while in 2016, only one such case was recorded, by 2022, the figure increased to 63.
Together with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Gallant also weighs possibility of giving legal status to the local yeshiva – which currently sits on contested land – by relocating it.