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Netanyahu judicial overhaul will be "fatal blow" to Israel's democracy, top judge says

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

Axios

Netanyahu: Claims Judicial Reform Plans Will End Israel’s Democracy Are ‘baseless’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected as "baseless" claims by critics that his government proposed judicial reforms.

Zenger

Far-right threat to Israeli democracy

Netanyahu government is coalition of the most extreme right-wing and religious parties in the history of the state

Salon

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Israel’s Justice Minister Announces Sweeping Plan For Judicial Reform

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced a far-reaching program for judicial reform with an emphasis on the Supreme Court.

Zenger

4 ways Netanyahu's new far-right government threatens Israeli democracy

Democracy is not just about holding elections. It is a set of institutions, ideas and practices that allow citizens a continuous, decisive voice in shaping their government and its policies.

The Conversation

Israel swears in most right-wing government in its history

Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister again.

Axios

Benjamin Netanyahu returns as PM of Israel’s most far-right gov’t

The new government seeks to expand illegal settlements in occupied West Bank and pursue other anti-Palestinian policies.

Al Jazeera

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Israel's Netanyahu returns with hard-right cabinet set to expand settlements

Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's prime minister on Thursday in a comeback at the head of a hard-right cabinet that promises to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and pursue other policies criticised at home and abroad.

Reuters

On eve of Israel's new government, far-rightists offer reassurances

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu finalised coalition deals on Wednesday as his prospective far-right partners offered reassurances that they would serve all Israelis and not radically shift strategy in the conflict with the Palestinians.

Reuters

Israeli Zionist Party Sparks Controversy Among American Jews

CJV representing over 2,000 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, said the letter had "unrestrained hypocrisy."

Zenger

Netanyahu rebukes far-right ally for anti-LGBTQ comments

Designated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a rare rebuke of his presumed coalition allies for saying they would advance laws allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people, pledging there would be no harm to their rights by his new government

The Independent UK

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever to hold office. Netanyahu made the announcement in a phone call to President Isaac Herzog moments…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What role will ‘Religious Zionism’ have in the next Israeli govt?

Religious Zionism is a growing force in Israel, and will have a strong presence in the next Israeli government.

Al Jazeera

Israel's Netanyahu forms right-wing coalition government

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The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has successfully formed a new coalition to govern Israel

Salon

Israel veers into far-right extremism

If this racist and ultra-nationalist government is as bad as it looks, a deadly third intifada is coming soon

WEKU

'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies

Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office, even while on trial for corruption charges. He spoke with Morning Edition about his comeback and controversial coalition.

Al Jazeera

Israel chooses Knesset speaker as forming new government looms

Yariv Levin, a senior member of Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, was chosen on Tuesday to replace Mickey Levy.

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The Guardian - UK

Israel’s Knesset elects Netanyahu ally temporary speaker in unusual move

Likud party decision to install Yariv Levin makes it possible to change laws before government sworn in

Reuters

U.S. jurist Alan Dershowitz troubled by proposed Israel court reforms

A U.S. legal scholar who has advised several Israeli leaders opposes judicial reforms sought by members of Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's incoming hard-right government, warning the country's democratic credentials could suffer.

Reuters

Netanyahu secures parliament majority, seeks more time to form government

Israel's incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed up enough parties for a coalition with a parliamentary majority on Thursday but requested more time to present the new government, citing a need to agree on roles for his designated partners.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Israel’s threat within: rightwing extremism in government

Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is playing with fire by giving racist politicians control over the police and the occupied territories

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel’s Netanyahu Needs One More Party for Coalition, May Seek More Time

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu was still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority on Wednesday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming. The deal with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), announced late on Tuesday, promised Netanyahu control of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel’s Ben-Gvir Squabbles with Military Chief about Ethics

An Israeli far-right politician set to take a key security post in Benjamin Netanyahu's emerging government traded barbs on Wednesday with the military chief over the jailing of a soldier who had taunted leftist activists in the occupied West Bank.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Far-Right Ben-Gvir to Be Israel’s National Security Minister

Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel's next minister of national security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. Likud announced the agreement with Ben-Gvir's…

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