Protests over Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan rock Israeli military Hundreds of reservists say they will not serve if the plan to weaken Israel's Supreme Court is implemented. Axios · Mar 8, 2023
Israeli President Announces A Close Agreement To Judicial Reform As Lawmakers Seek Common Ground Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday told a gathering of some 100 municipal officials that a compromise judicial reform Zenger · Mar 7, 2023
Israel President Says Judicial Compromise ‘Closer’ as Protests Escalate Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday said a compromise in the government's judicial overhaul plan could be imminent even as protests against the reform continued to spread. Local media circulated a letter by 10 former air force chiefs to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of the "grave and tangible" threat… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2023
Israeli Attorney General Authorizes A Law Enforcement Investigation Against A Knesset Member. Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has given the green light for a police investigation of Zvika Fogel Zenger · Mar 3, 2023
Israel President Urges Consensus after Judicial Changes Pass Israel's president on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to seek dialogue and compromise after it pushed ahead with controversial judicial overhaul in a turbulent parliamentary session overnight. Isaac Herzog said it was a "difficult morning" following the late-night parliamentary vote that saw two contentious pieces of legislation… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023
Israel president pleads for unity after controversial legal changes: ‘Many are fearful’ Israel’s president has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to seek dialogue and compromise after it pushed ahead with controversial judicial overhaul The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Israel president urges consensus after judicial changes pass Israel’s president has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to seek dialogue and compromise after it pushed ahead with controversial judicial overhaul in a turbulent parliamentary session overnight The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
What you need to know about Israel’s judicial reforms A plan by Netanyahu’s government to weaken the Supreme Court has triggered weeks of mass protests. Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023
At OurCrowd Summit In Jerusalem, An Explosion Of Innovation An expo of innovation that ranged from green hydrogen to digital avatars to 3D shopping that is the making of virtual reality. Zenger · Feb 17, 2023
Schumer expected to visit Israel as Bibi faces criticism over judicial overhaul plan Democrats in Congress are increasingly voicing their concerns over Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul plan. Axios · Feb 15, 2023
Former Israeli Prime Minister Calls For War To Stop Judicial Reform Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday called for the protest movement against the government's judicial reform. Zenger · Feb 15, 2023
Israel enters a dangerous period – public protests swell over Netanyahu's plan to limit the power of the Israeli Supreme Court Proposals by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government to radically diminish the power and independence of Israel’s judiciary sparked demonstrations across the country starting in January 2023. An estimated 200,000 Israelis took part in protests on Feb. 11 and another 100,000 in front of the Parliament on Feb. 13, the… The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023
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Tens of thousands of Israelis protest Netanyahu’s controversial court reforms Demonstrators shout ‘Shame! Shame!’ and ‘Israel will not be a dictatorship!’ over what they see as an attack on the country's democratic institutions The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023 Major Israeli protests against judicial overhaul threaten unrest Tens of thousands of Israelis protested against government plans to reduce the power of the judiciary, hours after President Isaac Herzog warned the country is on the verge of “constitutional and social collapse.”
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 Protests and strikes in Israel as plans for judicial overhaul move forward Tens of thousands gather for rally and workers in several sectors strike over rightwing government’s proposals
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2023 Israelis stage protests near parliament against judicial reforms Thousands protest outside parliament against the proposed amendments that critics say will weaken democracy.
Reuters · Feb 13, 2023 Israeli parliament in uproar over Netanyahu plans for judiciary Israeli lawmakers engaged in a shouting match on Monday in a parliamentary committee deciding on government plans to overhaul the judiciary, a move President Isaac Herzog has warned risks tipping the country into "constitutional collapse".
Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023 Israel president warns of ‘constitutional and social collapse’ President Isaac Herzog of Israel warned in a rare prime-time speech on Sunday that the country is on the verge of “constitutional and social collapse” over a government plan to reduce the power of the judiciary.
Axios · Feb 12, 2023 Israeli president: "Powder keg about to explode" over judicial overhaul plan President Isaac Herzog presented a five-point plan to start talks on judicial reforms that he hopes will garner broad consensus.
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023 Israel's president urges Netanyahu to delay legal overhaul Israel’s president has appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system and instead seek a compromise with his political opponents
Reuters · Feb 5, 2023 Israeli judicial reform legislation won't be halted, justice minister says Israel's justice minister said on Sunday he would not freeze "for even a minute" the legislative process for proposed judicial reforms that have drawn widespread condemnation both domestically and globally.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2023 Israel Urges NATO to Confront Iran’s Threat Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday urged the NATO military alliance to toughen its approach to Iran, as Tehran supplies drones to Russia for its war on Ukraine. "The crisis there goes beyond the boundaries of Ukraine, with the Iranian threat now at Europe's doorstep," Herzog said on a visit…
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Israel’s Herzog urges EU to fight resurgent antisemitism Israeli President Isaac Herzog says antisemitism is on the rise in the Western world and he is urging the European Union to ensure that Jews can live safely on the continent where the Holocaust took place
Axios · Jan 25, 2023 Netanyahu's chaotic first month Mass protests. International condemnation. The sacking of one of his most trusted ministers.