Chaim Levinson is Haaretz's political correspondent.
Previously, he was the Yedioth Ahoronot correspondent for Religious Affairs and the Orthodox communities.
Levinson has a B.A. in Social and Humanities Studies at the Open University and a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Democracy Studies.
The prime minister said he'd like to see the law amended during the current Knesset's term if possible. Opposition and coalition lawmakers alike think chances are small that his conservative government would amend the law
Fishing off Gaza coast to be limited; no imports or exports except humanitarian supplies on case-by-case basis; Hamas slams 'new crime against humanity'
At the weekly meeting of coalition party heads, PM says he is not interested in new elections for now because of the draft law
Prof. Dan Bahat, the man who excavated the Western Wall tunnels, has petitioned against widening the Robinson's Arch section which he says would cause irreversible damage to the site.
Kulanu MK Roy Folkman was responding to prime minister's bid to weaken Supreme Court in letter to party colleagues
The bill has long been at the center of a dispute in the Israeli government, and even threatened to topple it ■ Knesset expected to pass it in first vote today
Likud minister agrees to replace Justice Minister Shaked, who quit ■ Israel's culture minister: 'I've met Reform Jews in Argentina. They were very nice, but here in Israel they should behave'
Dan Bahat, who heads the group, supports the existence of an egalitarian prayer area for Reform Jews, but fears damage to the site
Despite precautionary measures against a targeted attack, the Israel Atomic Energy Commission believes a missile strike could be a propaganda achievement for enemy, but wouldn't endanger Israelis
Miri Regev, who heads the committee in charge of approving plan to construct a site for egalitarian prayer, announced she's resigning from the council
'I see the opposition leadership as essential for the continuation of the partnership,' Livni says following Herzog's appointment as chairman of the Jewish Agency. Gabbay was asked to appoint a new opposition leader
Dispute pits party chairman against rivals Peretz and Cabel over control of Knesset candidates’ list
Amid controversy over plan to hold event in Israel's capital, Finance Ministry official says Tel Aviv hosts the only site meeting requirements
This is the first time in 23 years that the prime minister's choice for the position was rejected
Minister Miri Regev heads the committee responsible for approving construction at the site. Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers deny claim that they aren't opposed
Speaking at a coalition heads meeting which did not include all the major players clashing on the issue, Netanyahu says he seeks agreement and approval for the bill before the end of the current Knesset seat
Sages insist on changing clause calling for economic sanctions against draft-dodging yeshivas, sources say. Netanyahu due to meet faction chief on Sunday
The plan, drawn up by Kulanu MKs Roy Folkman and Meirav Ben-Ari, includes establishing a south Tel Aviv rehabilitation administration
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman wants to reduce state funding for yeshivas if the ultra-Orthodox don’t meet conscription quotas set by the law. But the two ultra-Orthodox parties oppose this
Miri Regev, still facing backlash for her role in the Argentina-Israel soccer fiasco, says Israel has the right to decide where the contest will be held next year