Tal Shalev

Tel Aviv

Political Correspondent at Walla!

Political correspondent @wallanews כתבת פוליטית Basically, a political junkie RT NOT endorsements

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Articles

PM Netanyahu’s bodyguards wear masks at ceremonies fearing arrests abroad

1 month ago | jpost.com | Tal Shalev

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bodyguards, members of the Shin Bet VIP protection unit, were seen on Thursday wearing masks in public in order to maintain anonymity and prevent arrests abroad. Israel’s 77th Independence Day was different from previous years, not only because of extreme weather conditions, but also due to growing precautions to protect IDF soldiers from legal risks overseas.
Police investigate threatening letters sent to Knesset members

2 months ago | jpost.com | Efrat Forsher |Tal Shalev

The cyber unit of Lahav 433 of Israel Police has opened an investigation into anonymous threat letters than have been sent to several members of Knesset over the last few days. The envelopes have been sent for examination. Last year, the group known as "The Israeli Avengers" sent threatening letters to coalition MKs and their family members.
Smotrich calls on Netanyahu to boycott Ronen Bar despite interim injunction

2 months ago | jpost.com | Tal Shalev

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday to boycott Ronen Bar, despite the interim injunction that was issued. "As far as I'm concerned, starting from the 10th of the month, Ronen Bar will be the head of the Shin Bet in title and on his payslip - by virtue of the High Court's interim order. And that's it. Nothing more," Smotrich said.
Netanyahu removes Nevatim Airport bill from agenda after opposition from security forces

2 months ago | jpost.com | Tal Shalev

A vote to approve a proposal establishing an international airport in Nevatim was postponed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request. Israeli security forces have opposed the construction of an airport in that area because of its proximity to the area's national air force base.
Two grenades found by technician in elevator of Jerusalem residential building

2 months ago | jpost.com | Efrat Forsher |Eli Ashkenazi |Tal Shalev |Yoav Etiel

Two fragmentation grenades were found in the elevator of a residential building in the Pisgat Ze’ev neighborhood of northern Jerusalem on Wednesday. Police forces were called to the scene and an investigation has been opened.
IAF intercepts rocket fired from Gaza, another falls in open area

2 months ago | jpost.com | Eli Ashkenazi |Tal Shalev |Yoav Etiel

Following sirens that sounded at 12:03 in the Gaza border communities, two rockets were identified crossing into Israeli territory from the central Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Wednesday. One rocket was successfully intercepted by the IAF and one rocket fell in the area of Zimrat. The details are under review.
Stef Wertheimer, billionaire industrialist and former MK, dies at 99

2 months ago | jpost.com | Eli Ashkenazi |Tal Shalev |Yoav Etiel

Israeli billionaire industrialist and former MK, Stef Wertheimer, passed away at the age of 99 on Wednesday. Wertheimer served in the British Army during World War II, and later in the Palmach and the IDF during Israel’s War of Independence. He was involved in initiatives in the fields of education, economy, and government integrity, and also served as a Knesset member on behalf of the Democratic Movement for Change.
Netanyahu to interview two candidates for Shin Bet chief

2 months ago | jpost.com | Tal Shalev |Yoav Etiel

BREAKING NEWS Following High Court approval of the dismissal of Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will interview Eyal Tsir Cohen and Shalom Ben Hanan for the role of Shin Bet chief on Wednesday, Israeli media reported.
Greek PM to meet Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem on March 30, Greek sources say

2 months ago | jpost.com | Tal Shalev |Yoav Etiel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Jerusalem on Sunday, two Greek sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The agenda of the talks was expected to be extensive, one of the sources said.
Shin Bet head to appear before Knesset after urgent discussion was demanded

2 months ago | jpost.com | Tal Shalev

Shin Bet head Ronen Bar will appear before the Knesset on Wednesday for a closed session of the Intelligence and Secret Services Subcommittee after an urgent discussion was demanded by the opposition members of the panel, led by MK Gadi Eisenkot. Bar was invited via a letter to the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Yuli, Edelsteinwritten by subcommittee members Gadi Esienkot, Sharon Nir, and Ram Ben Barak, "We cannot ignore the grave letter from the head of the Shin Bet.