JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In the wake of the huge public outcry over the proposed judicial reforms in the Israeli government’s constitutional system, the coalition agreed Sunday evening to modify some of the reforms and to delay many of them until after Israel’s 75th Independence Day, which falls soon after Pesach. The heads of the parties […]

(Yaakov M / VINnews) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held a phone call, following a meeting in Egypt between Israeli and Palestinian officials in which they pledged to take steps to lower tensions. Both the Biden administration and Netanyahu’s office released official readouts of the conversation, however both versions […]

WASHINGTON (VINnews) — A Democrat Senator from Connecticut has joined the ranks of prominent U.S. politicians demanding answers from the State Dept over passports. In recent weeks, Americans living in Israel have been roiled over the ongoing difficulties in obtaining passports, which has created a crisis as Pesach approaches. Wait times for appointments at the […]

NEW YORK (VINnews) — BDE: In a horrific road accident which took place near Antwerp at 3:30 AM Sunday, a Jewish driver from Britain was killed and eighteen other people were injured, including one child in serious condition. The passengers were on the way back from a Shabbos spent with the Admor of Pshevorsk in […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In the face of huge public and international pressure opposing the proposed judicial reforms in the Knesset, the Israeli coalition is considering modifying some of the legislative bills making up the reforms. Despite this, the coalition is currently advancing the legislation in the Knesset prior to the Pesach vacation. The chairman of […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Hundreds of members of IDF reserve units from the special operations division and the cyber warfare unit did not show up for their service Sunday, according to a report by the Reshet Bet radio outlet. Major N., a member of one of the special operations division, said that “we are 450 reservists […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A resident of the Sharon region was arrested on charges of making threats and inciting after he was documented on social media sites calling to murder the prime minister and his family and expressing hatred towards chareidim. Petah Tikva police received notice of the 70-year-old man’s statements and arrested him for interrogation. […]

THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Friday that it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine. It was the first time the global court has issued a warrant against a leader of one of […]

OLD CITY (VINnews) — On Friday, Ivanka Trump posted photos of her family davening sunrise prayers (vasikin) at the Kosel on Instagram. She posted a photo of herself praying (in addition to other family members), and posted the caption “Sunrise prayers at the Western Wall.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Hundreds of people including government ministers, coalition MKS and other dignitaries visited the tomb of Yosef Hatzadik early Wednesday morning. The worshipers were secured by large IDF forces, which were attacked by Palestinians near the tomb and returned fire. There were no injuries reported to IDF soldiers. Minister of Culture and Sport […]