Politics
Amichai Chikli resigns from post of Minister of Social Equality
Amichai Chikli (Likud) resigned as Minister of Social Equality to reduce government spending.
IDF Officer withdraws from elections, stays in reserves
According to IDF data, there are presently 2,346 candidates in the active reserve, with 70 vying for the positions of mayor or head of council.
Malawi embassy to open in Israel next week
The Republic of Malawi is scheduled to open its embassy in Israel next week, becoming the 99th state to establish a diplomatic presence in the Jewish state.
IDF Mobilizes 70 Mayoral Candidates for Service
Israeli mayoral candidates have to choose between fulfilling their military duties vs. conducting a political campaign.
A third of reservists running for elections can't be released
Reservists call for a balance between military duty, defense of the country, and the right to vote and run for office, proposing a postponement of the elections.
Government to decide municipal elections fate by December 31
On December 31, the government will decide whether the 2,189 candidates running for local government elections can be released from service.