Mass Protests Over Government’s Court Plans Sweep Israel
A demonstration against the government’s proposed judicial overhaul blocked a road to Israel’s main airport, disrupting a visit by the U.S. defense secretary.
Courts and the Judiciary
As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise
Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to restrict judicial independence have divided Israel. But a small group of academics has met privately with lawmakers in a search for middle ground.
Police Use Stun Grenades on Israelis Protesting Judicial Overhaul
The Israeli police clashed with protesters who were blocking traffic in central Tel Aviv to oppose the far-right government’s plan to weaken the country’s judicial system.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
Israelis Protest Government Push to Weaken Judicial Power
Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied against the far-right government’s judicial overhaul plan, which would reduce Supreme Court power and give the government more influence over who can be a judge.
In Israel, Netanyahu’s Hard-Right Agenda Gains Steam
Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is pushing to upend the judiciary, entrench Israeli control of the West Bank and strengthen ultraconservative Jews, fueling protests and deepening Israel’s divisions.