The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft legislation that critics say would damage democracy and the independence of courts. The 73-year-old political veteran, who is on trial for corruption charges that he denies, returned to…

Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft legislation that critics say would damage democracy and the independence of courts.

“The government’s plan is a relentless attack against the judicial system as if it was an enemy that should be defeated."

Journalist Anshel Pfeffer says the Israeli prime minister has a "strange detachment" when it comes to social issues — which opens the door for conservative members of his coalition to make changes.

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Ukraine has expressed its disappointment in sign that the new Israeli government may establish closer ties to Russia.

Former Israeli top legal officials spoke out Thursday against sweeping reforms to the country's justice system planned by the new conservative government, lending their voices to a growing outcry against the proposed overhaul. Seven former attorneys general who have served in the post throughout the last five decades — including…

Former top Israeli legal officials have spoken out against sweeping reforms to the country's justice system planned by the new conservative government

Editorial: Even some on the right are having second thoughts as a government of extremists attacks the country’s institutions