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The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

Israel: Herzog Calls on Arabs to Participate in Dialogue on Judicial Reforms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will not seek to further advance a bill that is personally related to him. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged Arab parties' representatives to participate in the dialogue on judicial reforms, similar to other Israeli political parties. Netanyahu spoke confidently on Wednesday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2023

Azerbaijan Opens Embassy in Israel amid Tension with Iran

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov inaugurated Wednesday his country’s embassy in Tel Aviv. Azerbaijan appointed its first ever ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions with its large southern neighbor Iran. The step could worsen the trust crisis between Baku and its southern neighbor Tehran. Bayramov arrived Wednesday morning…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2023

What's at stake as protests rock Israel: 3 essential reads on democracy, security and human rights

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, after 12 weeks of growing protest against his proposed judicial reforms, said he will order a temporary halt to the changes that aimed to rein in the power of Israel’s judiciary and grant virtually unaccountable power to politicians.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

Israel’s ‘Fired’ Defense Chief Hangs on as Netanyahu Hits Pause

The Israeli defense chief whose dismissal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought the country's political crisis to a climax is remaining in office until further notice, aides said on Tuesday, suggesting government indecision on how to proceed. Beset by unprecedented nationwide protests at his nationalist-religious coalition's signature plan to overhaul…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul

Israel’s political factions opposed to embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are setting up negotiating teams after he called for dialogue and paused his controversial judicial overhaul plan that had set off unprecedented mass street protests and a spiraling domestic crisis

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Analysis: Israel’s protests, Netanyahu and the crisis his government unleashed

WASHINGTON — Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is a legendary master of political survival. For once, he may have overplayed his hand.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2023

Timeline: Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan and reaction

Israel's politics has been thrown into turmoil by plans proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his new, hard-right government to overhaul the judicial system, a move which has prompted protests at home and concern among allies abroad.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Pressure’s on Netanyahu over judicial reforms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has been plunged into chaos over its bitterly contested plans to overhaul the judiciary.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2023

Israel’s judicial crisis: How did we get here?

Israelis have been protesting for months against Netanyahu’s proposed judicial changes.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023