The Latest Breaking News from Tel Aviv

UK warns Benjamin Netanyahu to preserve ‘independence of Israel’s judiciary’ as he curbs Supreme Court powers

Thousands pour onto the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as parliament approves the first major law in Israeli PM’s plan to overhaul the country’s justice system

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023

‘Emergency’ in Israel amid last-ditch talks on judicial overhaul

Israeli president urges government, opposition to compromise as protesters rally for and against judicial changes.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Israeli parliament approves measure limiting Supreme Court's curbs on government

Israeli lawmakers on Monday approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system despite massive protests that have exposed unprecedented fissures in Israeli society.

France 24 · Jul 24, 2023

Hundreds of thousands march in Israel against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul

Tens of thousands of protesters marched into Jerusalem and hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv and other cities.

WEKU · Jul 22, 2023

Thousands march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to protest Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan

A protest march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is growing as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to forge ahead on a controversial overhaul of Israel’s judiciary

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 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

Defiant Netanyahu vows to press ahead with key vote on contentious judicial reform

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to press ahead with his contentious judicial overhaul, despite unprecedented mass protests at home, growing defections by military reservists and appeals from the U.S. president to put the plan on hold.

France 24 · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli Chef Naifa Mulla Brings Druze Cuisine To Tel Aviv

Naifa Mulla opens her eponymous restaurant, showcasing contemporary takes on traditional Druze dishes.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Republicans refuse to applaud as Israeli president praises LGBTQ+ parade in Tel Aviv

Comes as Republicans have tried to criticise Democrats for antisemitism

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli military reservists at centre of anti-government protests

Israeli government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary has led to months of protests, including from within the military.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023