Israel

Kenneth Roth was recruited by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy to become a fellow. This has led to criticism due to his statements on Israel.

Budget issues have stalled the creation of the new force, but National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is examining new models that include removing most of the Border Guard from the auspices of the police.

Ten of 11 judges on the high court found that Aryeh Deri's appointment as health minister was in violation of his recent plea bargain surrounding tax offenses. The much-anticipated ruling comes as Israel is being roiled by a dispute over sweeping changes to the country’s legal system.

Head of the Knesset's Aliyah and Integration Committee calls for reform to the system, saying it must be brought "into the 21st century" by combining face-to-face and online studies.

Move comes in wake of Israel Hayom report on the dire shortage of teachers, which has led to a 6-month waiting list of 3,600 olim.

"I will ensure that outside pressures – political, legal, and others – stop with me and do not reach the gates of the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)," Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said at the appointment ceremony for the new IDF top general, Herzi Halevi.

"Israel’s economy is getting stronger; we will outpace the US, and we have already outpaced Europe,” Netanyahu says at cabinet meeting, adding that Israel "cannot safeguard Zionism by fencing it in or by restricting citizens’ movements.”

According to preliminary findings, the soldiers brought the ordnance into their room after finding it at a firing zone – contrary to regulations.

"I am now focused on two critical roles that I believe I bear as president at this hour: averting a historic constitutional crisis and stopping the continued rift within our nation," Herzog says.