Protesters Block Roads as Rallies Nationwide Demand Hostage Deal and Urge Elections

Protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv amid nationwide demonstrations Saturday evening, February 10, demanded the release of hostages held by the Hamas, called for elections, while some in mayor cities were against the war in Gaza. Demonstrations were held in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, Rehovot, Ra’anana, Kfar Sava, Karkur Junction, Caesarea, Mitzpe Ramon, Eilat…

From an Exchange of Abductees and Prisoners to Peace

 An agreement on the exchange of the abductees is not yet within reach. Unfortunately, the abducted will continue to languish in captivity. The agreement is a real dilemma. In logic, a “dilemma” refers to a situation in which there are two equally important alternatives that cannot be achieved together – despite the difficulty, one must…

Knesset to Debate MK Cassif Impeachment on February 19

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (Likud) announced on Sunday, February 4, that the debate in the Knesset plenum on the proposal to impeach MK Ofer Cassif (Hadash) will be held on February 19. The far-right message comes six days after members of the Knesset House Committee overwhelmingly supported a motion to expel lawmaker Cassif, voting 14-2…