A rash of terrorist attacks has spawned criticism of the government from the left and right, and for opposite reasons. But the coalition’s diversity has constrained its options.
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In Life, They Showed Israel’s Breadth. In Death, They Were Victims.
The five victims of Israel’s deadliest terrorist attack in years came from different walks of life, highlighting the complexity of Israeli society.
Palestinian Gunman Kills 5 in Israel’s Fifth Attack in Recent Days
The attack in a Tel Aviv suburb brought the number of people killed in the past two weeks to 11, making it one of the deadliest periods in Israel in several years.
Revered Jewish Sage Buried in One of the Largest Gatherings in Israel’s History
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis shut down large parts of central Israel to attend the funeral of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, an influential spiritual leader.
A #MeToo Moment Shakes Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox
An acclaimed religious children’s author was accused of abusing women and children. Then he killed himself, sending shock waves through the conservative community.
Covid Hastens Exit from Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Community
Nationwide lockdowns and school closings have broken routines and left ultra-Orthodox Jews time for questioning and self-discovery. Some found the examined life worth leaving.
He Is Israel’s ‘Prince of Torah.’ But to Some, He Is the King of Covid.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is the spiritual authority for hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews. But his pronouncements on the virus have made him a villain to many.