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Israel’s High Court of Justice
July 26, 2023, 11:55 am
INTERVIEW: Judicial reform architect to UK: Allies shouldn’t interfere with Israeli politics
In an exclusive interview with Jewish News, Religious Zionism lawmaker Simcha Rhotman discusses the newly-passed judicial reform and its divisive implications.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
July 25, 2023, 5:27 pm
Former Israeli prime minister warns Netanyahu is ‘close to a nervous breakdown’
In a no-holds-barred interview with Jewish News, Ehud Olmert also warned Israel is on the verge of a civil war following the passing of the judicial reform.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
July 25, 2023, 9:30 am
Netanyahu calls for ‘consensus’ on remaining reforms as opposition mourns for end of democracy
'The government of extremists and messianists cannot tear apart our democracy at noon, and in the evening send Netanyahu to say that he is proposing dialogue,' Yair Lapid said.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
July 24, 2023, 5:52 pm
In Jerusalem, defiance and despair among protesters on fateful day for judicial reform
Protesters around the Knesset faced water cannons and mounted police, while others marched from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem ahead of Monday's vote on the judicial reform.
By
Ben Sales (JTA)
July 24, 2023, 5:40 pm
Mass protests erupt in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa following judicial reform
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Israeli police "not to hurt" protestors.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
July 24, 2023, 1:45 pm
Knesset passes first judicial reform weakening High Court’s power
Senior Yesh Atid lawmaker, Ram Ben-Barak, told Jewish News that the law was passed by "extremists" and will "damage" Israel's democracy.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
July 24, 2023, 8:26 am
Protestors clash with police outside Knesset ahead of crucial judicial reform vote
'Given the range of threats and challenges confronting Israel right now, it doesn’t make sense for Israeli leaders to rush this,' U.S. President Biden warned ahead of the vote.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
June 29, 2023, 9:53 am
Netanyahu on key element of controversial judicial reform: ‘It’s out’
'It's out', Prime Minister Netanyahu said about the 'override clause', which would allow Knesset to override High Court decisions.
By
Jotam Confino
June 19, 2023, 1:08 pm
Netanyahu vows to move ahead with controversial judicial reforms ‘this week’
"If Netanyahu goes for unilateral legislation and again takes same aggressive and steamrolling actions, he will harm democracy and security," Benny Gantz said in response.
By
Jotam Confino
June 14, 2023, 5:22 pm
Opposition MK elected to powerful judicial committee following dramatic Knesset vote
The result is seen as a victory for the opposition, which has fought to keep the current makeup of the committee that elects judges to the High Court of Justice.
By
Jotam Confino
June 7, 2023, 12:59 pm
Israeli FM lashes out at Kamala Harris for urging Israel to preserve independent judiciary
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen claimed U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris 'hasn't read the law' after her thinly-veiled remarks about the controversial judicial reforms.
By
Jotam Confino
May 25, 2023, 10:58 am
World Zionist Congress passes resolutions ‘firmly’ rejecting Netanyahu’s ‘illiberal’ agenda
'Faced with the most extreme government in Israel’s history, world Jewry has gone on record: Israel must remain a liberal, Jewish and democratic state,' WZO vice chairman said.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
May 23, 2023, 12:06 pm
Poll: 60% of Israelis blame government for high cost of living
Around two-thirds of Israelis cite the food prices as the most significant factor in the high cost of living.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
May 11, 2023, 9:58 am
International Monetary Fund: Judicial reforms pose risk to Israel’s economy
Top economists, Bank of Israel and the high-tech sector have all warned in recent months that the government's judicial reforms would significantly damage Israel's economy.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
April 19, 2023, 12:15 pm
El Al pilot links Israel’s judicial reform to Holocaust – over in-flight intercom
“Things like the Holocaust are potentially to be occurring in a dictatorship, and we are fighting in Israel to remain a democratic country," the pilot said.
By
Jacob Henry (New York Jewish Week/JTA)
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