Israeli Supreme Court Won’t Immediately Block New Judicial Law
The Israeli Supreme Court won’t block immediate implementation of a new law curbing judicial oversight of government actions.
2023-07-26 20:48
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
UPS reaches deal with union Teamsters to avert strike
The agreement raises starting pay for part-time staff to $21 (£16.31) an hour.
2023-07-26 01:26
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
Sri Lanka aims to complete free trade talks with Thailand by February
COLOMBO Sri Lanka plans to complete free trade talks with Thailand by February and sign an agreement in
2023-07-25 15:27
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