U.S. Confronts Tight but Turbulent Relationship With Israel
President Biden has cautioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against pursuing a proposal to rein in Israel’s judiciary, a plan that has deeply divided Israeli society.
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Israel’s Identity Hangs in the Balance Over a Judicial Overhaul
Lawmakers are set to vote Monday on whether to limit the Supreme Court’s power as one element of a government plan to overhaul judicial authority. It is part of a profound rift over Israel’s nature and future.
Huge Protest March Reaches Jerusalem After 5-Day Trek From Tel Aviv
Tens of thousands of protesters reached Jerusalem on Saturday, some having walked 40 miles from Tel Aviv. The march highlighted the depth of opposition to a government plan to restrain the judiciary.
Netanyahu Fitted With Heart Pacemaker as Israel’s Turmoil Intensifies
Doctors said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “doing very well” after the unexpected procedure early Sunday. But the news only compounded the chaos over a government plan to limit judicial power.
Israel Is Divided by a Debate Over the Supreme Court’s Reach
The legal concept of “reasonableness,” which has allowed the Supreme Court to strike down ministerial appointments, among other things, is at the center of a domestic crisis gripping the country.
Morocco Invites Netanyahu to Visit, in a Possible Opening to Deeper Ties
The invitation came in a letter from King Mohammed VI to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel thanking him for recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Protests Simmer in Israel as Country’s President Prepares to Address Congress
The small protests reflect the broad nature of popular opposition to plans by Israel’s government to overhaul the judiciary, and seemed timed to coincide with the speech by President Isaac Herzog.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul
Thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.
Herzog of Israel Meets With Biden Amid U.S. Unease With Netanyahu
President Biden’s meeting with Isaac Herzog and accompanying declarations of support for Israel have masked strains between the White House and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Your Tuesday Briefing: China Engages as Its Economy Sputters
Also, an attack on a bridge between Russia and Crimea.