None of the constraints on the court taken for granted elsewhere exist in Israel. Those who hysterically argue against any limitation on judicial review are actually trying to create a juristocracy.

Habayit Hayehudi leader Rafi Peretz: I plan to be everyone’s education minister. National Union chief Bezalel Smotrich: The importance of entering the government at this time lies with the declaration of intent on the coalition partnership going forward.

The appointments of Rafi Peretz and Bezalel Smotrich to head the education and transportation ministries were intended to debunk the false impression that Likud's alliance with the religious-Zionist camp is falling apart.

Jordan's royal family, which sees its continued stewardship of Al-Aqsa Mosque as the key to its survival, is willing to align itself with almost any faction to ensure that it isn't pushed out by the Saudis.

Felony criminal threats and gun possession charges have been filed against Concord resident Ross Anthony Farca after he allegedly posted a series of threats against Jews on Steam, a popular video game platform.