Ash Obel
Israel's 75th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on April 25. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
April 27, 2023, 9:52 am
A fractured nation mourns and celebrates
Israel at 75: Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut
By TOI STAFF, Emanuel Fabian, Ash Obel and MICHAEL HOROVITZ
Students protesting against the judicial overhaul in Jerusalem on March 23. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
April 26, 2023, 6:55 am
Judicial overhaul negotiations tackle judge picks
"There is much to work on, but there are also partners to work with. The optimism I voiced after the previous discussion still stands, believe it or not."
By Michael Bachner, Ash Obel, SHARON WROBEL  and TOI STAFF
An Israeli soldier places flags, flowers and candles on graves of fallen soldiers at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 23, 2023, ahead of Memorial Day. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 24, 2023, 8:12 pm
Coalition ministers withdraw from Memorial Day events amid protests
Amid inflamed social divisions some bereaved family members have publicly called for government members who did not serve in the IDF to avoid attending the events.
By Ash Obel
President Isaac Herzog hosts delegations from Likud, Yesh Atid and National Unity for judicial negotiations at his residence in Jerusalem. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO
March 29, 2023, 3:02 pm
Coalition, opposition representatives hold first talks on judicial overhaul
PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to pause the legislation after his firing of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant sparked impromptu protests and strikes across the country
By Ash Obel and Jacob Magid
Simcha Rothman leads a committee meeting at the Knesset on February 6. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
February 12, 2023, 6:38 am
Knesset to begin votes on judicial overhaul legislation
Speaking to Channel 13, Levin said the legislation would not be halted "even for a minute".
By JEREMY SHARON and Ash Obel
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian activists burn an Israeli flag outside the Israeli embassy in central London on May 22, 2021. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP
January 20, 2023, 8:00 am
‘Shocking’ antisemitism found in UK student union
Reports found that that Jewish students were bullied in the UK's National Union of Students.
By Ash Obel
Israelis protest against Israel's new government in Tel Aviv. Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90
January 12, 2023, 10:37 am
Judicial overhaul to be passed by end of March
Once there is general agreement among the different coalition parties, the legislation will be submitted.
By JEREMY SHARON, TOI STAFF and Ash Obel
Sharren Haskel cutting her hair in solidarity with the Iranian protest movement. Photo: Screenshot/Channel 12
October 24, 2022, 11:16 am
MK Haskel cuts hair on stage in show of solidarity
'As a sign of solidarity, I am joining the protest that began with Mahsa Amini... Women. Life. Freedom.'
By Ash Obel
Sara Netanyahu in 2021. Photo: Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90
September 29, 2022, 10:29 am
Witness: Sara sketched jewellery she wanted
The witness, Hadas Klein, a personal assistant to Australian billionaire James Packer, said Sara Netanyahu would give her the drawings so she could go out to buy them.
By Ash Obel
Jonah Hill, recipient of the CinemaCon Vanguard award in Las Vegas, 2018. Photo: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
August 22, 2022, 9:48 am
Jonah Hill will no longer promote his films
In open letter, Hill reveals his 20-year struggle with anxiety, telling fans he is stepping away from ‘media appearances and public facing events’
By Ash Obel
Homer Simpson speaks with an Israeli farmer named Nehorai in an episode of The Simpsons. Photo: Screenshot/20th Century Fox
August 9, 2022, 2:46 pm
Picturesque Israeli kibbutz features in The Simpsons
A recent episode of The Simpsons includes an aerial image of the northern community, leaving viewers to speculate over its inclusion.
By Ash Obel
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