The move could bring about a sea change in Swiss funding for scores of anti-Israel NGOs operating in Israel and in the disputed territories.

Netanyahu has been stalked over the years by accusations of misuse of public funds on numerous occasions corresponding to colorful affair titles like “Bedgate” and “Bottlegate.”

‘There is no longer any point in pursuing justice,’ group says

The deal includes an allocation of nearly NIS 1.5 billion for pensions for disadvantaged retirees.

“What is today happening in Syria and Iraq is a deep-seated US-Zionist conspiracy that has triggered war in Muslim territories."

Under heavy police and military surveillance, religious officials and some fifty guests laid candles below a plate commemorating the victims.

Grammy award-winning American musician Pharrell Williams to perform on July 21 at Live Park in Rishon Lezion.

Opposition blasts signing of a new coalition deal that brings the far-right Yisrael Beytenu party into the government.