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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to leading the opposition, a top Likud MK said Monday night, hours after the ruling party faced a stinging defeat in the vote on appointing the heads of a key Knesset committee. Likud’s Miki Zohar told the first meeting of the Arrangements Committee he understands losing the vote means the Likud is on its way to the opposition. When asked by MK Ahmed Tibi from the Arab Joint List party asked who would serve as leader of the opposition, Zohar answered “Benjamin Netanyahu.” We know we are going to the opposition and @netanyahu will head the opposition, Likud faction whip @zoharm7 tells the Arrangements Cmte — Gil Hoffman (@Gil_Hoffman) April 19, 2021 “We understand and are internalizing that we are heading to the opposition,” Zohar said. “You think we don’t know what the opposition is like? We do. You need me to remind you of the days of [Menachem] Begin before he came to power?” “We will go with our heads held high.” … [Read more...] about Netanyahu on Way to Opposition, Leading MK Declares

Prominent far-left senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren called on the U.S. to restrict aid to Israel, sparking outrage from the Republican Jewish Coalition, who slammed Warren’s comments as “disgusting.” Speaking at a virtual conference hosted by the leftwing J Street, Warren said: “We should talk about the elephant in the room: America’s military assistance to Israel. I said earlier that I am committed to Israel’s security and I am; I support military assistance to Israel. But if we’re serious about arresting settlement expansion and helping move the parties toward a two-state solution, then it would be irresponsible not to consider all of the tools we have at our disposal.” “One of those is restricting military aid from being used in the occupied territories. By continuing to provide military aid without restriction, we provide no incentive for Israel to adjust course,” she added. Joe Biden expressed his opposition to Israel’s plans to extend Israeli law over parts … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Call on Joe Biden to ‘Restrict’ Aid to Israel, Sparking Outrage

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The 2021 NFL draft is on the horizon, and the Minnesota Vikings have plenty of work to do. Here’s your all-in-one guide to the Vikings’ 2021 draft. WHEN IS THE 2021 NFL DRAFT? READ MORE: Vikings Cornerback Jeff Gladney Surrenders To Police In Texas, Charged With Felony Family Violence Assault The draft is scheduled for Thursday, April 29 through Saturday, May 1. The first round will take place Thursday starting at 7 p.m., with rounds two and three following on Friday at 6 p.m.. The final four rounds will happen Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. The draft will take place in Cleveland. HOW MANY PICKS DO THE VIKINGS HAVE? The Vikings currently have 10 total picks in the draft. They started the offseason with 10, earned two more compensatory picks from the league, then forfeited their seventh-rounder due to a salary cap violation and traded a sixth-rounder to the Arizona Cardinals for offensive lineman Mason Cole. Here are the picks as they stand … [Read more...] about All-In-One Guide To The 2021 Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft