The Latest Breaking News from Simcha Rothman

Israeli Minister Cancels Prayer Service Amidst Tensions In Tel Aviv

Organizers move mixed-gender prayers to avoid confrontation with counterdemonstrators

Zenger · Sep 28, 2023

Ben-Gvir’s Protest Plans Criticized As Tensions Rise In Tel Aviv

Israeli PM Netanyahu Urges Calm Amidst Tensions Over Segregated Prayer

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

Israeli Lawmakers Tour Illegal Palestinian City Threatening Gush Etzion

Knesset members visit disputed area in Judean Desert, urging government intervention

Zenger · Sep 24, 2023

Israeli Supporters Rally For Judicial Reform Amidst Controversy

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to show support for Netanyahu's proposed reform, sparking debate over checks and balances.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli Committee Approves Bill To Limit Supreme Court’s Use Of Reasonableness

Opposition mounts as critics argue it erodes checks and balances and grants excessive power to politicians.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli protesters rally at airport to stop judicial overhaul

Police arrest dozens in Tel Aviv as demonstrators mass at Ben Gurion Airport and in Jerusalem against gov’t legislation.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

Knesset Set To Vote On Judicial Reform Bill

The Knesset will vote Monday evening on a bill to restrict the use of the "reasonableness" standard by the Supreme Court

Zenger · Jul 10, 2023

Israeli Committee Advances Bill To Limit Supreme Court’s Power

Opposition protests as coalition-led push for judicial reform gains momentum.

Zenger · Jul 4, 2023

Israeli Opposition Issues Ultimatum Over Reform Talks

As judicial reform negotiations resumed and will only continue talks if the government convenes the Judicial Selection Committee.

Zenger · Jun 1, 2023

The Land of Hope and Fear review: vivid portrait of Israel in ferment

Isabel Kershner of the New York Times has written an absorbing account of a country at war with itself

The Guardian - US · May 28, 2023