Israel's Supreme Court says it will not block law that limits its power -- for now
Israel's Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will not issue an injunction to temporarily block a controversial new law that curbs its power. The so-called reasonableness law part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to weaken the judiciary, has now entered into force.
2023-07-26 19:45
Israel's Netanyahu down in polls over judicial reform
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a hit in the polls over a judicial
2023-07-26 13:52
NY drug dealer sentenced in overdose death of 'The Wire' actor
By Rich McKay The man who sold a fatal fentanyl-laced bag of heroin to actor Michael K. Williams,
2023-07-26 08:48
Civil unrest, legal appeals and military disobedience: What Israel may face after Supreme Court law change
From escalated protests and possible military disobedience, to attempts by the court to rule the new law as invalid, coming days and weeks will test Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition's readiness to defy public opinion.
2023-07-26 01:52
Moody's warns Israel faces 'significant risk' of political and social tensions that will harm its economy, security
The controversial overhaul of Israel's judicial system risks plunging the country into further turmoil that will hurt its economy and security, Moody's Investors Service warned on Tuesday.
2023-07-26 00:53
Morgan Stanley cuts Israel sovereign credit to "dislike stance" after judiciary changes
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Morgan Stanley cut Israel sovereign credit to a "dislike stance" on Tuesday after the country's
2023-07-25 21:54
Israeli Assets Slump as Investors Mull Judiciary Overhaul
Israeli assets declined Tuesday as investors mulled a law passed in parliament that will weaken the power of
2023-07-25 18:25
Factbox-What is Israel's new judicial law and why is it causing upheaval?
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM Israel's parliament ratified new legislation this week that rolls back some Supreme Court powers,
2023-07-25 17:56
Powerful right-wing radicals are testing democratic checks and balance in both Israel and the US
White House criticism of Israel after its right-wing coalition embarked on a plan to target judicial power is bringing a new kind of turbulence to one of America's oldest friendships.
2023-07-25 12:16
US calls Israeli judicial overhaul vote 'unfortunate'
The Israeli parliament's vote stripping the Supreme Court of certain powers is "unfortunate," the White House says, calling for "consensus" amid major protests.
2023-07-25 00:15
Israeli Shekel Goes to Worst From Best on Judicial Overhaul Bill
Israel’s shekel swung to the world’s biggest loss from the biggest gain on Monday as investors weighed whether
2023-07-24 23:49
What Braves roster moves mean for trade deadline plans, rotation
Let's assess the roster moves the Atlanta Braves have made of late before the trade deadline.With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos appears to be up to something.It may be up-to-something season across baseball, but everybody and...
2023-07-24 22:20