Israeli law protecting PM Netanyahu challenged in Supreme Court
Netanyahu’s governing coalition passed a law in March that limits removing a prime minister from office to cases of medical and mental incapacitation.
Israel protests
Israel judicial overhaul petitions to be heard by full Supreme Court in historic first
The law was one of a series of proposed changes to Israel’s judiciary put forward by Netanyahu’s government earlier this year that seek to curb the power of the Supreme Court.
Anti-Netanyahu protests rage as Israel passes judicial bill
The Israel Medical Association ordered doctors to strike for 24 hours around the nation, though not in Jerusalem, which is the scene of escalating confrontations.
U.S. says Israel judicial reform vote ‘unfortunate,’ calls for consensus
The Biden administration reiterated its long-standing concerns after Israel’s Knesset approved an initial bill aimed at curbing the Supreme Court’s powers.
Israel’s parliament starts vote on judicial overhaul as protests erupt
Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has been determined to push back against what it describes as overreach by a Supreme Court that it says has become too politically interventionist.
Israelis continue judicial reform protests amid security concerns
Tens of thousands of Israelis joined protests on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to tighten controls on the Supreme Court.
Biden says he hopes Netanyahu ‘walks away’ from judicial overhaul plan
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rebuffed President Joe Biden’s suggestion that the premier ‘walks away’ from a contentious plan to overhaul the legal system.
Tensions in Israel begin to ease after Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul
Critics say the legislative package would hobble the country’s system of checks and balances. Protesters vowed to intensify their demonstrations.
Israeli diplomats in Canada join strike amid Netanyahu judicial overhaul
The strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers in health, transit and banking, among many other fields, could paralyze Israel’s economy.
Mass strike breaks out in Israel over Netanyahu’s plan for judicial overhaul
The strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers, could paralyze large parts of Israel’s economy.