Israel, Gaza exchange fire after deadly West Bank raid, sparking concerns of escalation
The rocket launches from Gaza marked the first such attack from the militant Hamas-ruled territory since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power.
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Bank of Israel governor warns Netanyahu that judicial overhaul could hurt economy – reports
Amir Yaron said to have warned PM that erasing democratic checks and balances could deter crucial foreign investmentThe governor of the Bank of Israel has warned Benjamin Netanyahu that his new government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform could …
Israel envoy to Canada hints at resignation over Netanyahu’s controversial new plans
Israel’s ambassador to Canada says he intends to leave his post early after a change in government back at home as protests mount in Tel Aviv over controversial new policies.
Huge crowds protest in Israel over rightwing government’s judicial reforms
Estimated 100,000 people took to streets in Tel Aviv in what protesters described as ‘fight for Israel’s destiny’An estimated 100,000 people took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night in what protestors described as a “fight for Israel’s destiny…
‘Attack on freedom’: Israel moves to claw back state funds from critical films
Culture minister’s attack on two documentaries set in Palestinian territories part of campaign to silence dissent, film-makers sayIsrael’s culture minister is attempting to revoke state funding from two documentary films dealing with the occupation of …
Netanyahu told by Israel’s supreme court he must fire key ally from cabinet
Prime minister’s coalition in jeopardy after Aryeh Deri ruled ineligible for government due to tax offencesIsrael’s supreme court has ruled that the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, must fire a key ally from the country’s new cabinet, presenting the…
Tensions are rising again between Israel and Palestine. Will violence increase?
Violence in the occupied West Bank was rising before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power with a far-right government, which is fanning the flames.
Abbas allies fear new Israeli government intends to destroy Palestinian Authority
Minister says ultranationalists in coalition want to dismantle body and create ‘new reality in the West Bank’Senior allies of the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, have expressed fears that Benjamin Netanyahu’s new ultranationalist coalition in Isr…
Israel security minister bans Palestinian flag-flying in public
Itamar Ben-Gvir’s order follows series of punitive steps against Palestinians since Israel’s hardline government took officeIsrael’s national security minister has ordered police to ban Palestinian flags from public places in the latest crackdown by th…
Protest in Israel erupts opposing new government’s policies
The protesters gathered in the central city of Tel Aviv days after the most right-wing and religiously conservative government in the country’s 74-year history was sworn in.