‘I’m taking the reins’: Netanyahu says real danger to democracy is ‘all-powerful court’ "Many in the nation agree that the Supreme Court is run as a closed club for the appointment of judges..." March 23, 2023
‘My life is in danger’: Orthodox journalist mobbed by ‘defenders of democracy’ during protest Katz had invited two lawyers, one in favor of the judicial reform and one against, to debate the matter. March 23, 2023
‘They haven’t left me alone all day’: Protesters flood Knesset aides with calls, messages; unable to work MKs and ministers’ advisers are overwhelmed with phone calls and messages from protesters against judicial overhaul, aimed at preventing them from functioning. March 23, 2023
Lapid rebuffs call to halt protests on Independence Day: ‘We’re not celebrating together’ Protesters against the government’s judicial reform push have launched a 'Day of Paralysis.' March 23, 2023
RED LINE CROSSED: Left-wing protester arrested for striking Israeli minister An anti-government demonstrator attacked Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter during 'Day of Paralysis.' March 23, 2023
Netanyahu halts bill against Christian proselytizing while Jews in Israel are increasingly targeted 'Any attempts to curb evangelizing in the Jewish state, via legislation, is met with international pressure and cries of church persecution and violations of religious freedom.' March 23, 2023
‘Day of paralysis’ snarls traffic, dozens arrested in judicial reform protests Demonstrators block highways and roads, blockade entrance to major port with burning tires. March 23, 2023
Knesset passes Impeachment Law protecting Netanyahu Law will bar the Supreme Court from forcing prime minister to recuse himself. March 23, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s judicial reforms explained by think tank behind the plan Russell Shalev, a researcher at the Kohelet Policy Forum, explains what the reforms are and the motivation to have better representation in the judicial system. March 23, 2023
Ramadan tensions: Security forces on high alert in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria The government has eased entry for thousands of Gazans and Palestinians to visit Israel during Ramadan. March 23, 2023
‘Women will die’ – Opposition’s frenzied attack on Ben-Gvir after electronic tracking bill defeated Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed concerns about men being automatically subjected to electronic tracking, regardless of the validity of the complaint made against them. March 23, 2023
‘Coward’: Netanyahu drops Tel Aviv event as hundreds protest, block traffic outside hall This last-minute change was the third event that the prime minister canceled since the beginning of the protests over judicial reform. March 22, 2023
Despite repeal of Disengagement Law, Netanyahu bans evicted Israelis from returning to their homes The prime minister clarified - after harsh rebuke from the U.S. -that despite the repeal of the Disengagement Law, the destroyed Jewish communities will not be rebuilt. March 22, 2023
‘Your parents can’t afford North Tel Aviv’ – Mayor’s shocking response to student Huldai insults student about his socioeconomic background rather than providing justification for why the municipality doesn't invest in improving dangerous and neglected neighborhoods. March 22, 2023
UAE considering downgrading relations with Israel – report Jordan, Egypt and Morocco are thinking of doing the same after Smotrich denied the existence of a Palestinian people, the report said. March 22, 2023
A new era? US summons Israeli ambassador over Disengagement Law repeal 'We have no problem clarifying to the U.S. in every conversation in which we are invited that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people,' wrote Likud MK Dan Ilouz March 22, 2023
Israeli fighter beats vicious Jew-hating opponent who threatened to ‘burn him like Hitler’ While receiving Jew-hating messages, 'I chose not to react, preferring to respond in the ring,' Israel''s Rafael Aronov said. March 22, 2023
WATCH: National Security Council issues travel warning for Israelis The National Security Council warns Israelis traveling during Ramadan of increased terror attack risk. March 22, 2023
WATCH: US slams Israel’s cancellation of law banning Jews from northern Samaria 'Provocative and counterproductive': State Department spokesman Vedant Patel attacked Israel's cancellation of the 2005 Disengagement Law banning Jews from four communities in northern Samaria. March 21, 2023
‘The gun is on the table’: Lapid slams justice minister for threatening to disobey court ruling 'We legislated and implemented without fear the mandate that the public gave us … We will have a method for appointing judges that is fair, just and includes everyone,' Levin said. March 21, 2023
Israeli rabbi calls for day of fasting and prayer amid rift over judicial reform Chairman of the Tzohar rabbinical organization urges government to pause judicial overhaul plan, calls for national day of fasting and prayer. March 21, 2023
Security forces foil imminent terror attacks in Jerusalem Terrorists from Gaza smuggled weapons to several activists they had recruited in Judea and Samaria. March 21, 2023
Temple Mount rioters and TikTok terror: Israeli police gearing up for Ramadan The Jerusalem police are 'working hand-in-hand' with the IDF and Israeli security agencies to prevent violence and terror during the upcoming Ramadan holiday. March 21, 2023
MKs celebrate final passage of law repealing disengagement from northern Samaria Repeal of the same law for Gush Katif is next, they say, in order to correct the "historical injustice" of forcibly evacuating thousands of Jews from their homes in 2005. March 21, 2023
Roadside bomber who infiltrated Israel from Lebanon used ladder to scale security fence: IDF Israeli security officials won't say how Lebanese terrorist entered Israel undetected, but confirm that he did not use a cross-border tunnel. March 21, 2023
Netanyahu gov’t ‘reviving peace process,’ making concessions to Palestinians – PA officials PA official thrilled by Netanyahu government's willingness to freeze settlement building, because previous prime ministers Lapid and Bennett refused to negotiate with Palestinians. March 21, 2023
Zero tolerance for incitement: Ben-Gvir shuts down PA radio station operating in Jerusalem Voice of Palestine is a 'hostile media channel that broadcasts incitement on behalf of the Palestinian Authority,' the minister said. March 20, 2023
SMOTRICH: Israel must explain its position to the world Smotrich said that the more Israel explains its position to the world, the more support it will get. March 20, 2023
‘Don’t make me angry’ – Diaspora Minister threatens to topple government 'I brought down the last government and I can bring this one down too,' ays Amichai Chikli, in debate with ultra-Orthodox lawmakers over their latest demand. March 20, 2023
Tel Aviv terror victim Or Ashkar succumbs to wounds Shot in the neck during an attack on March 9, Ashkar is the 15th Israeli murdered by a Palestinian terrorist since the beginning of the year. March 20, 2023
MK pushing for judicial overhaul floats compromise, gets flak from both sides Simcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, was criticized by both sides after proposing a compromise. March 20, 2023
WATCH: Israel ranked 4th-happiest country The Jewish state has come out fourth in the 2023 World Happiness Ranking, following Finland, Denmark and Iceland. March 20, 2023
‘If they meet a Jew, they want to kill him,’ says German tourist attacked by Palestinian mob 'I really felt the hate in their eyes, and from the way they were acting...and they were throwing rocks, maybe double the size of my head.' March 20, 2023
‘Frank and candid’: Biden urges Netanyahu to seek compromise on judicial reform Biden phones Netanyahu, expresses 'concern' over judicial reforms, pressures him to pursue compromise. March 20, 2023
Israel’s NY Consul summoned over anti-judicial reform comments Israeli diplomat Asaf Zamir tells Foreign Ministry officials that he 'stands behind' his public remarks criticizing the judicial overhaul. March 20, 2023
Protester arrested for vandalizing Modi’in home of Israeli justice minister The suspect, a resident of the city in his 60s, allegedly spray-painted “Enemy of the People” on a wall outside Justice Minister Yariv Levin's residence. March 19, 2023
GROWING TIES: Muslim-majority country’s new envoy ‘proud’ to serve in Israel Mukhtar Mammadov, Ambassador Designate of Republic of Azerbaijan to Israel, talks about the upcoming opening of the Azeri embassy in Tel Aviv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zMrts6ous... March 19, 2023
Hundreds of reservists from elite IDF units refuse to show up for duty, in protest of judicial reform 'The difference between serving in Putin’s army and serving in the IDF is going to be erased,' reservist protest leader says, adding that they would not return to duty 'until this attempted coup is over.' March 19, 2023
Netanyahu touts elimination of ‘dozens’ of Arab terrorists, vows crackdown on anti-judicial reform ‘anarchy’ Following apparent assassination of senior terrorist in Syria, Netanyahu vows continued crackdown on terror - and on anti-judicial reform protests that spread 'anarchy.' March 19, 2023
Violence during 11th week of anti-government protests Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Jerusalem. March 18, 2023
Hundreds of elite IDF officers plan Sunday walkout over judicial reform The protesters claim the judicial overhaul would end democracy in Israel. The authors of the reforms, among others, including Alan Dershowitz, disagree. March 17, 2023
‘Yariv Levin – Enemy of the People’: Protesters vandalize Israeli justice minister’s home during ‘shiva’ week Levin said he was moving quickly on judicial reform because he feared prosecution. March 17, 2023
WATCH: Deputy mayor kicks off annual Jerusalem Marathon – 40,000 runners Mayor Moshe Lion is among the 40,000 runners participating from Israel and around the world. March 17, 2023
WATCH: Proud Ethiopian-Israeli chef breaks down cultural barriers with coffee Tel-Aviv artist and chef Elazar Tamano has made it his life’s work to break down stigmans about Ethiopian culture and tradition, and it starts with coffee. March 17, 2023
Foiled car-ramming or frustrated driver? Protesters illegally blocking Israel’s roads play victim, get violent Demonstrators illegally blocking roads violently attack drivers, claim that motorist attempting to avoid them was trying to mow them down. March 16, 2023
‘Obstruct evil early on’: Netanyahu visits Berlin Holocaust memorial with German chancellor Netanyahu has threatened military action against Iran’s nuclear program as it enriches uranium closer to weapons-grade levels. March 16, 2023
Ben-Gvir drops IDF immunity law for anti-extortion legislation: report Otzma Yehudit party now focused on law protecting small business owners from extortion, will drop push for security forces to be granted blanket immunity from criminal prosecution. March 16, 2023
‘Escalating resistance’ – Ports, roads blocked in anti-judicial reform protests Reservists from the Israeli Navy blocked the Port of Haifa for the second week in a row, a move which economists have said will potentially cost the State of Israel millions of shekels. March 16, 2023
‘No surprise, no secret’ – Galilee residents say they repeatedly warned IDF about porous border fence After terrorist infiltration and bombings, local politician warns of vulnerabilities to Israel's security fence on Lebanon border. March 16, 2023
Judicial reform protests threaten to undermine IDF, former commanders say “You cannot have an army where people say that if the government doesn’t do what I want, I won’t serve. Today, it will be judicial reform. Tomorrow, it will be removal of settlements,” said Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi. March 16, 2023
‘Giving a prize to violence:’ Herzog’s compromise panned by Netanyahu, coalition members The proposal only worsens the current situation, coalition members warn. March 15, 2023
‘We are on the brink of civil war’: Herzog presents ‘people’s plan’ amid doomsday warnings We are a 'crossroads' between 'a historical crisis or a defining constitutional moment.' March 15, 2023
Jerusalem Arab-Israeli gets minor sentence for 3rd attack on ultra-Orthodox men Besides a shortened prison term, the assailant must pay compensation to three men totalling just over $300. March 15, 2023
Mother gives birth a month after losing 2 sons in car-ramming attack The seriously wounded father was at his wife's side during the delivery. March 15, 2023
DERSHOWITZ: ‘This is not about judicial reform, it’s about overturning the election’ 'This is all about trying to undo the election, this is all about Netanyahu,' says renowned attorney Alan Dershowitz, stressing, however, that 'compromise is essential.' March 15, 2023
HEARTBREAKING: Father wounded in Jerusalem terror attack leaves hospital in ambulance, visits graves of young sons The bereaved father, who was in a coma for about a week, was told later on about their deaths. March 15, 2023
Netanyahu delays trip to Germany for mysterious, unspecified ‘security incidents’ Following situational assessments with the heads of Israel’s security forces, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructs them to continue striving to maintain 'the daily routine of Israeli citizens.' March 15, 2023
WATCH: Think tank behind Israel’s judicial overhaul calls for compromise HonestReporting Executive Director Gil Hoffman says the think tank was under pressure to come out in favor of compromise. March 15, 2023
Netanyahu forbids ministers from meeting with US officials until PM invited to White House 'As long as I don't visit there, no one does,' the prime minister stated. March 14, 2023
Foreign Minister slams EU ‘interference’ in Israel’s affairs, blasts policy chief for comparing Palestinian terrorists to IDF Cohen also accused Borrell of drawing an equivalence between Palestinian terrorism and operations mounted by the IDF. March 14, 2023
