Israel’s spy veterans take on their government over judiciary overhaul
By Jonathan Saul HERZLIYA, Israel Every morning Amir sets up a protest stand to warn passersby that Israeli
2023-08-01 12:23
All 15 Israel Supreme Court judges to hear judicial overhaul petitions
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's Supreme Court on Monday said all 15 judges in a historic first would take part in a
2023-08-01 02:23
Judi Dench says she can't see on movie sets anymore
Oscar-winning actor Judi Dench says that a degenerative eye condition has left her unable to read scripts or see on set.
2023-07-31 20:22
Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu after judicial turmoil
JERUSALEM Thousands of flag-waving Israelis renewed their protests nationwide after sundown on Saturday, capping a week of turmoil
2023-07-30 01:24
Israel air chief warns of security threat after judicial reform vote
By Henriette Chacar JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The head of Israel's air force said on Friday the country's enemies might exploit a
2023-07-28 16:56
Netanyahu won't commit to abiding by ruling if Supreme Court strikes down controversial law
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to say if he would abide by any potential Supreme Court ruling striking down his controversial judicial reform law, as Israelis agonize over a looming showdown between their government and the court.
2023-07-28 16:19
Israel president urges calm amid plans for further protest at judicial overhaul
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's president urged both sides of a dispute over moves to overhaul the judiciary to
2023-07-27 19:23
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
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
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
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