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Blow to Netanyahu: On Israeli Supreme Court’s verdict and limiting the judiciary’s powers

Any attempt to the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to press ahead with the judicial overhaul plan would only weaken his government further

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Israeli public figures accuse judiciary of ignoring incitement to genocide in Gaza

Letter to attorney general and state prosecutor demands action to stop ‘explicit calls to commit atrocious crimes’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024

What’s next for Netanyahu after top court ruling against judicial overhaul?

After months of protests, the Supreme Court nullifies a law that aimed to curb its powers and give parliament more sway.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024

What would Israel look like under a new leader – and who would benefit?

Israelis are politically divided, but there’s widespread agreement that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government needs to go

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

This War Won’t Solve the Israel-Palestine Conflict

After all the death and destruction, the situation will be no closer to a resolution than it was before Oct. 7.

Foreign Policy · Nov 11, 2023

‘Now isn’t the time’: Israel’s left conflicted on future after Hamas attack

From politicians to regular citizens, Israel’s left faces an identity crisis amid hypercharged nationalism.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2023

From outrage to hate: In the wake of October 7, Israel's far right seeks to extend its influence

Ministers from Israel’s extreme right have been making increasingly controversial statements since the Hamas attacks on October 7 in a game of one-upmanship that has seen the right wing seek to extend its influence over Israel’s government and beyond.

France 24 · Nov 8, 2023

Israeli parliament bill criminalises ‘consumption of terrorist materials’

Human rights groups say the amendment to Israel’s counterterrorism law is tantamount to thought policing.

Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023

‘We are all grieving’: Israel falls silent to mark a month since Hamas attack

Outpouring of grief, anger and community as vigils held to remember the 1,400 killed and the hostages held in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

‘Israel Faces The Worst Mental Health Crisis In Its History’, Health Minister Uriel Busso Says.

Israeli Health Minister Uriel Busso took office about a week after Hamas's Oct

Zenger · Nov 7, 2023