Biden’s Defense of Global Democracies Is Tested by Political Turmoil
The administration’s Summit for Democracy begins this week amid crises in several countries allied with the United States, including Israel.
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A Win for Israel’s Protesters
Demonstrations forced Israel’s prime minister to delay a judicial overhaul.
Inside the U.S. Pressure Campaign Over Israel’s Judicial Overhaul
President Biden and his advisers bombarded the Israeli government with warnings that the country’s image as the sole democracy in the Middle East was at stake.
Netanyahu Delays Bid to Overhaul Israel’s Judiciary as Protests Rage
The Israeli prime minister called for dialogue as civil unrest and work stoppages reached a crisis point, grinding the country to a halt.
Netanyahu Attempts Another Juggling Act, Maybe His Toughest Yet
Israel’s prime minister, who has long thrived by pitting one force against another, is caught between his far-right coalition and public anger over the government’s plan to weaken the judiciary.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Netanyahu Shifts Course
Also, a Taiwanese ex-president’s trip to China and U.S. diplomacy in Africa.
Netanyahu Delays Plan to Overhaul Israel’s Judicial System
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel’s contentious judicial overhaul plan has sparked civil unrest throughout the country.
Who Is Itamar Ben-Gvir?
The influence of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a rising far-right lawmaker, was underscored when he said he would agree to a delay of the divisive judicial overhaul.
Israeli Government’s Plan to Overhaul the Judiciary Sets Off a Crisis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government contends the Supreme Court has unchecked power.