Tal Schneider
The Times of Israel
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Data firm records show spike in English-language online criticism of legal overhaul
Innovesta's software reveals volume of social media discussion relating to 'danger to democracy' in Israel rose by 556% between November and January → Read More
Battle over municipal funding for Haredi schools foreshadows local election showdown
Prominent ultra-Orthodox MK's threat to mayors could backfire, as factions mobilize to address what some see as a threat to the secular way of life → Read More
With his bogus attack on the attorney general, Ben Gvir is off to a furious start
The new national security minister is carrying on as he did in his rabble-rousing activist days, screaming and hurling insults instead of taking real steps to defeat terrorism → Read More
She exposed China’s crimes against the Uighurs; now she needs the world to save them
When Rushan Abbas spoke out about disappeared in-laws from Xinjiang, Beijing took her sister away, one more person in a system of camps she says has swallowed over 3 million souls → Read More
Does an Israeli tourism expert’s Saudi Arabia trip hint at possibly warming ties?
When Israeli dual-national Joseph Fischer learned a global hospitality summit was being held in Riyadh, he inquired about attending. He wasn't refused → Read More
Ex-Likud minister Meridor bashes Netanyahu for 'paying any price' to return to power
Former justice minister says Likud leader has given in to coalition demands he doesn't support because he needs parties' backing, possibly to wriggle out of legal woes → Read More
Iran closer than ever to weapons-grade uranium, ex-top defense official says
Zohar Palti tells ToI Israel must make 'serious decisions' on whether it is willing to attack Iran’s nuclear plants without US backing, notes issue tangled up with other challenges → Read More
Practicing ‘fringe diplomacy,’ Israeli negotiator secured release of Brittney Griner
Mickey Bergman of the Richardson Center, which specializes in freeing American political prisoners, tells Times of Israel about the talks leading to the basketball player's release → Read More
Ben Gvir claims he's met foreign officials to rehabilitate image; evidence is scant
Otzma Yehudit chief's office refuses to name any diplomats he's been in contact with; missions indicate clear reluctance to meet prospective incoming far-right minister → Read More
All the prime minister's men
As Netanyahu returns, it is his primarily male, religious and nationalist partners who will set the new government's tenor; could they give the left a fresh flag to rally around? → Read More
A Netanyahu-led government would see sharp drop in women in coalition
Current results project 9 female MKs in parties that back the former prime minister, with none among the ultra-Orthodox factions → Read More
Fifth time's a charm? ToI's guide to the 39 parties vying for your vote, again
From Netanyahu supporters to those trying to block his return to power, plus a TikTok star and a Telegrass activist, what you need to know about the parties running on November 1 → Read More
Slew of fake social media accounts posing as Israeli diplomats found around globe
Platforms cooperated with authorities to remove fraudulent accounts; officials concerned fake accounts could be used for hostile activities → Read More
Israel eases restrictions on defense exports but refuses to disclose its customers
Data shows a large jump in exports following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, yet information about the countries purchasing Israeli systems remains largely hidden → Read More
Demonstrators burn Israeli flag in Morocco amid probe into misconduct at mission
Around 100 protestors rally against normalization in wake of recall of top Israeli envoy after allegations; initial investigation suggests sexual and financial improprieties → Read More
Foreign Ministry probes sexual abuse allegations at Israel’s new Morocco mission
Senior officials fly to Rabat to investigate a series of charges of sexual and financial improprieties → Read More
Making inroads: An unlikely 38-hour drive from Dubai to Jerusalem, via Riyadh
Jewish US businessman Bruce Gurfein is on a three-week round-trip between the UAE and Israel to promote partnerships in food and desert technology. He's doing it all in his car → Read More
After years of blooming trade, some see Israel-China relationship start to sour
Data presented at launch of Israel-China Policy Center shows bilateral economic activity has fallen since 2019, when Israel began scrutinizing deals with Beijing under US pressure → Read More
Israel’s leaders can make friends abroad; why can’t they make things work at home?
There is an intolerable, unfathomable gap between Jerusalem's frequently excellent diplomacy and its Knesset, where dysfunction reigns → Read More
At July 4th event, Herzog sends condolences to US after Chicago parade killings
'Unfortunately, we the People of Israel know too well the reality of happy occasions marred by grief,' president says at US Embassy celebration → Read More