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Israeli parliament votes in controversial supreme court changes
Israeli lawmakers approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system despite massive protests.
- by Tia Goldenberg and Isaac Scharf
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Netanyahu recovers in hospital as thousands protest his controversial reforms
The Israeli prime minister was having an emergency procedure to implant a pacemaker, plunging the country deeper into turmoil following widespread protests.
- by Julia Frankel and Josef Federman
Netanyahu presses ahead with Supreme Court curbs, protests rage
The drive by Israel’s ruling nationalist-religious coalition to reform the justice system has led to fears it will “demolish democracy”.
- by Rami Amichay
Cigars, champagne and secrets: Hollywood mogul testifies in Netanyahu case
Prosecutors allege the Israeli leader wrongly received gifts, including champagne and cigars, from Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire James Packer.
- by Maayan Lubell
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‘Israel is in the process of implosion’: Democracy faces massive test
A former deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament says the country is undergoing its greatest crisis – and democracies around the world have a stake in its future.
- by Matthew Knott
Right-wing Israelis come out in force to support plan to overhaul courts
They say the changes are necessary to give more power to voters and their elected representatives and to curb the authority of an unelected judiciary.
- by Isabel Kershner
‘We’re here to stay’: Defiant settlers, hardline ministers march to West Bank outpost
The march to Eviatar, an unauthorised outpost evacuated by the previous Israeli government in 2021, was led by ultranationalist Jewish settlers, among them cabinet ministers.
- by Ilan Ben Zion
‘Not another star in the American flag’: Netanyahu, Biden tensions burst into public view
The US-Israel relationship has come under strain after months of unrest driven by Netanyahu’s controversial plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system.
- by Josef Federman
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‘We are at a dangerous crossroads’: Netanyahu delays controversial judicial overhaul
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to delay his judicial reforms after weeks of protests.
- by Maayan Lubell
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Netanyahu’s coalition plunged into chaos as protests widen
As droves of protesters flooded the streets late, government ministers began indicating willingness to hit the brakes on a controversial judicial overhaul.
- by Ilan Ben Zion
‘Concerned’ Biden calls Netanyahu over plan to limit court powers
The hard-right Israeli government’s drive to limit Supreme Court powers while increasing its own power in selecting judges has caused alarm at home and abroad
- by Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller