2023 in Israel
Incumbents
Events
January
- 1 January – The second stage of the reform of Israel's kosher certification system that was scheduled to come into effect allowing the establishment of private kosher certification agencies to issue kosher certification is postponed by the new Shas party Minister of Religious Services, Michael Malchieli.[1][2]
- 3 January – The visit of the Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem sparks protests by Palestinians and the condemnation of several Arab countries.[3]
- 7 January – Start of the 2023 Israeli anti-Judicial reform protests - Thousands of Israelis protest in Habima square.[4]
- 14 January – Over 80,000 Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv against the proposed judicial reform by the new government.[5]
- 16 January – Herzi Halevi becomes the new IDF chief of staff.[6]
- 19 January – The Supreme Court of Israel barres Aryeh Deri from serving in Israel's cabinet due to his previous fraud convictions.[7]
- 22 January – Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses health and interior minister Aryeh Deri from his cabinet after the Supreme Court ruled that Deri was not allowed to hold a position as a cabinet minister due to his conviction for tax offenses.[8]
- 27 January – 2023 East Jerusalem synagogue shooting: Seven Israelis are killed and ten more are injured in a mass shooting at a synagogue in Neve Yaakov, East Jerusalem. The Palestinian perpetrator is killed by police.[9]
- 28 January – Two Israelis are shot and critically injured by a 13-year-old Palestinian in East Jerusalem. The attacker is shot and injured by one of his victims before being arrested.[10]
March
- 1 March – A bill for the death penalty for those who are charged with terrorism offences passes by the Knesset in a preliminary vote of 55-9. The bill was supported and pushed by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Jewish Power party.[11][12][13]
- 17 March – The Jerusalem Marathon takes place.[14]
Scheduled events
- 31 October – Elections for local councils and authorities are scheduled to take place.[15]
Deaths
- 11 January — Shimon Baadani, 94 years old, Orthodox rabbi.[16]
- 11 January — Dan Eytan, 91, architect.[17]
- 8 March — Chaim Topol, 87 years old, actor, singer, and illustrator.
See also
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References
- "First phase of major reform in Israel's kosher certification system enters effect". The Times of Israel. 2022-01-02.
- Gross, Judah Ari (29 December 2022). "New religious services minister delays kashrut reform as coalition looks to nix it". The Times of Israel.
- "Jerusalem: Palestinian anger over far-right Israeli minister's holy site visit". BBC News. 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- Obel, Ash. "Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against new government, judicial overhaul plans". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- Kershner, I., Bergman, R. (14 January 2023), "Thousands in Israel Protest Netanyahu's Plans to Limit Courts", New York Times, retrieved 16 January 2023
- "Herzi Halevi becomes IDF's 23rd chief of staff in handover ceremony". Times of Israel. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- Friling, Yonat (2023-01-18). "Netanyahu government suffers legal defeat as Israeli court bars minister from serving". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- "Israel PM removes top minister over court ruling". France 24. 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- "Terror in Jerusalem: Seven dead in shooting in synagogue in Neve Yaakov neighborhood". Israel National News. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- Fabian, Emanuel. "Two seriously hurt in 2nd Jerusalem terror shooting; 13-year-old attacker shot". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- "Israel passes initial vote approving death penalty against terror offenders".
- "Israel passes initial reading of controversial death penalty bill".
- "I24NEWS".
- "2023". Jerusalem Marathon.
- Elections Supervision Authority: 31 October 2023. "Preparations for Local Authority Elections". www.gov.il (in Hebrew). State of Israel.
- "Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Shimon Baadani passes away at 95". The Jerusalem Post | Jpost.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- "Умер известный израильский архитектор". vesty (in Russian). 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
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