Revivo tabled another proposal, which was first proposed by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, stating that when a Knesset election leads to an impasse, with no unity or narrow government formed, a direct election for a prime minister would be held. Subsequently, the elected coalition would get an extra 12 lawmakers, divided proportionately between the factions, so that the Knesset would grow to 132 members.
Daily Archives: 8. April 2023
Neue Massenproteste in Israel angekündigt
„Es stellte sich anschließend heraus, dass alle Patienten Touristen waren, die auf dem Fußgängerweg unterwegs waren und leider in einen Terroranschlag geraten sind.“ Bei dem Todesopfer handelt es sich um einen jungen Anwalt aus Rom. Sieben weitere Touristen erlitten leichte bis mittelschwere Verletzungen.
Der Attentäter, ein Familienvater von fünf Töchtern, habe nach einer Waffe gegriffen und sei von einem Polizisten erschossen worden. Die Tageszeitung „Ha‘aretz“ berichtete unter Hinweis auf Polizeikreise, der Mann habe keine Waffe in seinem Fahrzeug gehabt, sondern vielmehr ein Spielzeuggewehr.
One Tourist Killed, Seven Wounded in Tel Aviv Terror Attack, Assailant Shot Dead
(Apr 7, 2023 9:53 pm)
At this point, a police officer and a municipal ranger arrived at the scene, and as they noticed the attacker attempted to reach a rifle-like object that was with him, they shot at him and killed him.
According to a police source, no weapon was found in Jaber‘s vehicle, but rather a toy gun. Tel Aviv District Commander Ami Eshed said that Police are looking into the possibility that this was not a terror attack. The Shin Bet security service are also involved in the investigation.
To Help End the Yemen War, All China Had to Do Was Be Reasonable
On Friday, Al Mayadeen, a generally pro-Houthi Lebanese news outlet, reported optimism from the Houthi side that the deal is real and the war is winding down. Reuters later on Friday matched Al Mayadeen’s reporting, confirming that Saudi envoys will be traveling to Sana’a to discuss the terms of a “permanent ceasefire.”
What’s startling here is the apparent role of China — and complete absence of the U.S. and President Joe Biden — in the deal-making.
CIA director visited Saudi Arabia, aired ‚frustration‘ over Iran, Syria thaw
Saudi Arabia is mulling an invite to Assad to the Arab League summit that Riyadh will host next month.
The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Algeria and Jordan have all resumed diplomatic ties with Assad, whose government remains under heavy US sanctions.
Saudi officials to hold peace talks with Houthis in Yemeni capital: Report
Saudi-led coalition lifts an eight-year-old blockade of imports going to Yemen’s southern ports, as regional tensions thaw
Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to reopen embassies during Beijing talks on resumption of diplomatic ties
(April 6, 2023)
Saudi Arabia’s and Iran’s Foreign Ministers met in Beijing on Thursday to discuss key details in the resumption of their relations following a landmark agreement mediated by China last month.
Despite Military Flare-up, Israelis to Protest Against Netanyahu‘s Judicial Overhaul for 14th Week
This week‘s protests will be held under the shadow of an ongoing security crisis and murder of two Israeli sisters in a West Bank shooting