The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Azerbaijani Police Thwart Attack On Israeli Embassy In Baku

An Afghan citizen is arrested for planning a terrorist attack on an unspecified foreign embassy.

Zenger · Jul 11, 2023

Israel expels Sub Labans from their home in Jerusalem’s Old City

The family fought settler attempts to take their home for about 45 years. On Monday night, security forces evicted them.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

Israeli authorities evict Palestinian family from Jerusalem home after decades-long legal battle

Israeli authorities have evicted a Palestinian family from their contested apartment in Jerusalem’s Old City after a yearslong legal battle, the family said

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

AP Month in Pictures: Middle East

Violence continued in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip between Israeli security forces and Palestinian militants. The gallery also shows how people coped with the heat wave around the region and during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia; poverty in Pakistan; and the Pride party in…

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

‘It speaks to life today’: controversial play revived in Israel after 50 years

Palestinian performers say musical satire Queen of a Bathtub is more relevant than ever

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

UN told Israel turns Palestinian territory into outdoor prison

UN expert says some 800,000 Palestinians, including children as young as 12, detained by Israel since 1967 occupation.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

Israeli parliament gives initial OK to piece of contentious judicial overhaul, protests planned

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s parliamentary coalition has given initial approval to a contentious bill to limit the Supreme Court’s oversight powers

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

US and Israel start joint military exercise

The training, which includes midair refueling and ‘long range strategic striking’, comes amid tensions with Iran.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023

A 2007 Debate Provoked by Richard Posner Illuminates the Current Clash Over Judicial Power in Israel

The appeals court judge argued that the Israeli Supreme Court had usurped the role of legislators.

Reason · Jul 10, 2023

Israeli parliament gives initial approval to court overhaul bill

Anti-government protesters are trying to stop a bill from passing that would limit the power of Israel’s Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023