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A person stands in front of an Israeli police water cannon being used to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
July 26, 2023, 2:51 pm
OPINION: Reasonableness has passed… so what could happen next?
Will Israel's government now re-appoint Shas leader Aryeh Deri or cancel the Supreme Court's ability to override legislation?
By Richard Pater
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, January 3, 2023. Credit: Twitter
January 25, 2023, 1:28 pm
OPINION: Seeing theocrats and bigots enter government is an affront to our Jewish souls
Sir Mick Davis, who voted in the recent Israeli election as a new citizen, urges the diaspora not to self-censor when it comes to opposing the country's far-right government
By Sir Mick Davis
President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut and Supreme Court Justices arrive for a court hearing in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2023 . Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
January 16, 2023, 2:19 pm
OPINION: Israeli government policy is no business of British Jews
Chairman of National Jewish Assembly Gary Mond argues that British Jews have no right to comment on Israel's plans for its judiciary.
By Gary Mond
Plan B backer Moti Kahana, who moved to the US in 1991
December 23, 2022, 11:59 am
We’re leaving! Israel facing new exodus amid far-right government concerns
Adherents of what has become known as “Plan B” — the answer to a perceived collapse of Israeli democracy — include the Israeli-American philanthropist and businessman Moti Kahana.
By Jenni Frazer
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters from a truck at a campaign event in the run up to Israel's election.
December 22, 2022, 10:10 am
Who’s who in Israel’s new far-right government, and why it matters
As the new government is formally sealed, here’s what you need to know about who’s set to take power in Israel.
By Andrew Lapin (JTA)
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Joe Biden from his office in Jerusalem, Nov. 7, 2022. (Office of Benjamin Netanyahu.)
December 21, 2022, 11:51 am
OPINION: Be careful what you wish for in Netanyahu’s trials
Barrister David Wolchover urges Israelis to remain cognisant of wider consequences in relentless legal fight against Israel's prime minister in waiting.
By David Wolchover
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Joe Biden from his office in Jerusalem, Nov. 7, 2022. (Office of Benjamin Netanyahu.)
December 16, 2022, 10:55 am
‘They’re joining me, I’m not joining them’ – Netanyahu defends far-right coalition
Netanyahu specifically defended his expected decision to bestow Itamar Ben-Gvir with the newly-created title of national security minister.
By Andrew Lapin (JTA)
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