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Israel: self-proclaimed ‘racist’ politician nominated as New York consul general

May Golan has insulted Africans in Israel and disparaged the Reform movement, the largest Jewish denomination in the US

The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2023

Netanyahu taps far-right minister for New York consul post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated a minister known for inflammatory statements and for waging a grassroots campaign against African migrants for the post of consul general in New York

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Netanyahu reverses decision to fire Israel defence minister after protests

Dismissal of Yoav Gallant triggered unprecedented surge of protest against plan to disempower judiciary

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Judicial overhaul chaos threatens to unravel Bibi's legacy

The prime minister's approval rating plunged this week,

Axios · Mar 29, 2023

Israel protests: Netanyahu delays judicial reforms over fears of 'civil war' – but deep fault-lines threaten future of democracy

Despite Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to delay the planned judicial reforms that have so destabilised Israeli society, the country’s crisis of democracy is far from over.

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2023

Israel’s identity crisis goes far beyond Netanyahu’s plans for the judiciary – clashes will keep happening

The country’s politics are deeply polarised, with little chance of that changing soon, writes Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Israel’s master contortionist Netanyahu tests political limits

Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to pull off political escape acts and outmaneuver rivals is a legend in Israel. Even a collection of scandals didn’t block him from winning office.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

Israel 'on fire' as protesters light bonfires and flights cancelled in country

The strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers in health, transit and banking, among many other fields, could paralyse large parts of Israel's economy

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Here’s Israel’s judicial proposal that drew people to protest

Reports indicate PM Netanyahu will halt his plans, after weeks of protest and the sacking of his defence minister.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023

Israeli PM Netanyahu says he is ‘not ready to divide the nation in pieces’ after mass protests over judicial overhaul – as it happened

Israeli prime minister confirms he will delay controversial measure for several weeks after tens of thousands protested

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023