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Israel’s parliament passes law to expand control over judge appointments

Israel’s government reshapes judiciary, triggering renewed protests and amplifying concerns over democratic erosion.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025

Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general

Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2025

Tens of thousands take part in antigovernment protests in Israel

Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest antigovernment protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2024

Factbox: What is 'Jerusalem Day' and why is it an Israeli-Palestinian flashpoint?

Israeli nationalists marking the 1967 capture of East Jerusalem were to march through the Muslim quarter of the Old City on Thursday in an annual parade that Palestinians see as a provocation.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Israel OKs Ben-Gvir's 'national guard' but hedges on his powers

Israel authorised on Sunday a national guard sought by far-right security chief Itamar Ben-Gvir to focus on Arab unrest, but held off on giving him direct command after political rivals voiced concern the force could become a sectarian "militia."

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023

Christians celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, striving to maintain presence

Christians celebrated Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, facing an increasing struggle to maintain their status in the Holy City in the face of the expansion of Jewish settlements and repeated acts of violence.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023

Israelis continue protests over judicial overhaul plans

Demonstrators take to the streets days after Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to freeze the controversial proposal.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2023

Israeli protests over judicial overhaul continue despite Netanyahu's pause

Protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul showed no sign of abating on Saturday, despite its suspension by the embattled premier this week, as tens of thousands took to the streets to demand it be scrapped entirely.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2023

Netanyahu summons Israeli defence minister as judicial overhaul strains coalition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his defence chief on Thursday after reports the minister wanted to halt the government's judicial overhaul plans, as cracks opened in the ruling coalition over the bitterly disputed project.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Israel Finance Minister officials warn of economic backlash over judicial overhaul

Senior officials at Israel's Finance Ministry warned that the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary could significantly harm the economy, according to documents seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023