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PFLP-linked NGO closes Palestinian branch, citing Israel's red tape

Defense for Children International-Palestine announces closure, citing Israeli restrictions, while Israel has long designated the group as linked to the PFLP.

A person wearing the headband of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) attends a march to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in New York City; illustrative.
Coastal cliffs collapse between Hefer Valley and Netanya, December 28, 2025.

Coastal cliffs between Hefer Valley, Netanya collapse due to heavy rainfall from Storm Byron

Women pray at the Western Wall.

Recognized by the rabbinate, Orthodox converts trapped in legal limbo over Israeli citizenship

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

Israel’s Supreme Court blocks automatic citizenship for non-Jewish children of immigrants


Sa'ar calls on Interior Ministry to grant fallen Hebrew Israelite soldier's family citizenship

Sa'ar, who previously served as Interior Minister from 2013-2014, asked the current Minister to consider granting citizenship to Elishai Young's family members.

 Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a special plenum session presenting the new emergency government at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 12, 2023.

French Interior Minister says Jewish citizens' security must be protected

He made the comment during a speech he made about "restoring order to France's streets," and that he references increasing crime rates in France.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau delivers a speech during a handover ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France, September 23, 2024.

After long legal fight, man from Ugandan Jewish community is approved for Israeli citizenship

Israel’s Interior Ministry, which handles applications for citizenship, this month approved the bid of Yosef Kibita, who first applied in 2018.

 Yosef Kibita poses with his new Israeli passport.

Germany bans Islamic Centre Hamburg over radical Islamist ties and extremism

Germany’s interior ministry banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg and its branches for pursuing radical Islamist goals and promoting extremism.

 Pro Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the UN Climate Change Conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Bonn, Germany, June 7, 2024.

Comptroller: Not enough female representation in local municipalities

All gaps between men and women in local municipalities are deeper than they appear, given that women make up such a great proportion of municipal employees, said the report.

 Women hold signs as they protest for women equality, in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2022.

A major change must be made in the administration of the Law of Return - opinion

In anticipation of a large influx of Jews from all over the world, a major change must be made in the administration of the Law of Return.

 OFIR SOFER takes over as aliyah and integration minister from Pnina Tamano-Shata at a ceremony on January 1, 2023, following the inauguration of the new government. Sofer is correct when he says that aliyah is more crucial than ever, says the writer.

Knesset allows transgender people to remove 'dead name' from IDs

"This is another significant step on the way to equal rights for the trans community."

Teudat Zehut, Israeli ID card 370

Israeli municipal tax to jump by 5%, biggest rise in 17 years

Local municipalities can request an exception to the updated rate set by the Interior Ministry, meaning some could charge an even higher rate if they receive approval.

House and calculator [Illustrative].

This is how you will issue a biometric passport without leaving your home

Avoid Ministry of Interior queues: Issue biometric ID cards online now! Details to know before starting the process to get your new passport or ID card without leaving home.

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Population Authority launches new system to request passport extensions online

"We have set a goal of improving service to Israeli citizens." 

 Israeli Interior Minister Rabbi Moshe Arbel (Shas).