Stop the war against Iran – before it begins

Intervention in the 18th General Assembly of World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) by the Young Communist League of Israel (YCLI) Dear Comrades, The Young Communist League of Israel thanks the JCP for hosting this assembly. Today’s assembly convenes at a time of great political unrest in the Middle East region. There are increasing signs…

Archaeologists criticize new bill

The Knesset passed a bill in first reading on Wednesday that would abolish a rule requiring the chairman of the Israel Antiquities Authority to be a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The bill, which will now go to committee for further discussion, passed by a vote of 30-1. The sole vote…

Peace Now official’s home vandalized by fascists

The phrases ” ” and “Rabin is waiting for you” were spray-painted overnight Tuesday near the residence of Peace Now official Hagit Ofran in Jerusalem. Tuesday evening marks the Jewish anniversary of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination. The fascist vandals also wrote “Hagit Ofran – z”l (of blessed memory)” and “Givat Assaf” – an illegal…

Labor Court limits general strike to four hours

Israel was hit by a general strike on Monday that closed hospitals, banks, ports, universities, public transports and the country’s main international airport. The decision to let the strike go ahead on a limited basis from 6:00 am was taken by the National Labor Court which debated the issue through the night following the collapse…

Bill on Kafr Qasim Massacre voted down

The Knesset voted Wednesday to reject a bill that would have required the government to accept moral, political and social responsibility for the Kafr Qasim (Kfar Kassem) massacre. The law, proposed by Hadash (Democratic Front for Peace and Equality – Communist Party of Israel) would also have required the government to fund an organization dedicated…

Tens of thousands of Israelis joined protests

Tens of thousands of Israelis joined protests Saturday evening, reviving their summer campaign against the high cost of living in Israel.  An estimated 50,000 people joined the demonstration in Tel Aviv. The broadcaster Channel 10 reported 45,000 had shown up.  In Jerusalem, 5,000 protestors joined the demonstration. The most applauded speaker at the Tel-Aviv rally…