Ben-Gvir gets National Guard in exchange for support of judicial reform delayOpponents called it a 'Ben-Gvir law-approved militia.' March 27, 2023
Netanyahu announces halt to judicial reform to ‘prevent civil war’'There cannot be civil war,' the prime minister said, blaming an 'extreme minority.' March 27, 2023
Poll: Two-thirds of religious public religious public oppose halting judicial reforms66% of those surveyed said they believed the legislation should go forward as planned, while 32% called to to stop it. March 27, 2023
Police presence increased: Netanyahu calls for calm ahead of protest, counterprotest in Jerusalem'State of emergency, come to Jerusalem! They will not steal our elections, we must not give up the people’s choice!' March 27, 2023
Israeli embassies join strike against judicial overhaulForeign Ministry workers' union joins Histadrut strike against government's judicial reform. March 27, 2023
Coalition crisis: Will judicial reform be delayed? Justice minister will acquiesce to Netanyahu’s decisionLabor introduces bill to dissolve Knesset, PM reportedly meets with ministers in bid to secure his support for judicial reform pause and avoid fracture in government. March 27, 2023
‘Keep your political opinions to yourselves’: Doctors oppose medical shutdown in Israel amid protestsHundreds of doctors are enraged by the strike ordered by the Israeli medical association, which is against the judicial overhaul. March 27, 2023
‘Historic’ strike: Israel shutting down; flights, medical services, pre-schools canceledNo takeoffs from airport, local authorities and main labor union going on strike, and universities shutting doors are some of the newest anti-government plans. March 27, 2023
Ben-Gvir: Judicial reform pause means government is overBen-Gvir reportedly urged Netanyahu 'not to surrender to [left-wing] terrorisn' and said the prime minister should not give the demonstrators 'a reward for violence.' March 27, 2023
Judicial reform protest gets personal as Netanyahu lawyer threatens to quitBoaz Ben Tzur, who is defending the prime minister in two of his corruption cases, says he’ll stop unless legislation is paused. March 27, 2023
Mass protests roil Israel overnight – ‘Bibi declared civil war’Hundreds of thousands of protesters block Ayalon Highway, light fires, smash police blockade near Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem; Netanyahu expected to announce pause in judicial overhaul legislation. March 27, 2023
ANARCHY: Israel erupts in protest after Gallant firing announcedHundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets following Netanyahu's announcement that he was firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. March 27, 2023
‘Stop the legislation immediately’ – Herzog urges overhaul pause after overnight protests'Wake up now! This is not a political moment; This is a moment for leadership and responsibility,' Herzog said in a statement. March 27, 2023
Netanyahu fires defense minister; ‘Israel will always remain my life’s mission,’ Gallant saysIt came as no surprise that the prime minister dismissed Gallant a day after the minister spoke out openly against the judicial reforms. March 26, 2023
Netanyahu given week to rebut claim he violated conflict of interest dealThe High Court acted on a petition accusing the prime minister of an illegal act for speaking publicly on judicial reform. March 26, 2023
WATCH: IDF chief meets new recruits amid turmoil, reservists’ protestsAmid ongoing protests across the country against the government's judicial overhaul, which has spread to some reservist units in the IDF, Halevi emphasized the unity of the IDF and discipline within the army. March 26, 2023
Terrorists open fire on Israeli town in SamariaShooting in Avnei Hefetz is the fourth terrorist attack in the region in the last three days. March 26, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s judicial reforms explained by think tank behind the planRussell 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 26, 2023
Islamic Jihad and Gallant Agree: IDF is falling apart due to refusalsBoth Hezbollah-affiliated analyst and Defense Minister say should reservists continue their refusal to serve, Israel will be unprepared for a multi-front military conflict in the future. March 26, 2023
‘Dangerous escalation’ – Police clash with Temple Mount rioters, 3 arrestedHamas calls Israeli police clearing Al-Aqsa Mosque a "Zionist attack," tries to incite Palestinians into committing terror attacks. March 26, 2023
Israeli sentenced to death in UAE freed, returned homePresident Isaac Herzog secures release of Fidaa Kiwan, an Arab-Israeli convicted cocaine trafficker on the first day of Ramadan. March 26, 2023
600,000 Israeli protesters take to the streets; ‘Week of paralysis’ planned as Passover approachesProtesters called for a “week of paralysis” starting Sunday to wreak havoc during the days leading up to the Passover holiday. March 26, 2023
Defense Minister Gallant calls to halt judicial reform legislation'The branches need a new balance, which will strengthen public faith. But such sweeping changes cannot occur without dialogue.' March 25, 2023
Ultra-Orthodox girls boast record-breaking 96% pass rate in Israel’s tough CPA exams'Our goal was single-minded: to pass the exam and start working.' March 25, 2023
Attorney General accuses Netanyahu of violating Supreme Court ruling'For our people, and for our country I will do everything to reach a solution,' the prime minister stated. March 24, 2023
Netanyahu, British PM cancel joint press statement amid protests, hostilityHours earlier, the prime minister addressed Israelis on his plans for judicial reform. March 24, 2023
WATCH: Hundreds surround MK’s car, protesting judicial overhaulWhen he exited, they surrounded his car, screaming 'Shame!' Security was present to protect the lawmaker. March 24, 2023
‘FOR OUR BROTHERS’: Ultra-Orthodox community greets Tel Aviv protesters with food, drinkThe Bnei Brak municipality prepared refreshments for the hundreds of protesters who would gather in the ultra-Orthodox city to demonstrate at the home of MK Moshe Gafni. March 24, 2023
‘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 protestKatz 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 workMKs 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 ministerAn anti-government demonstrator attacked Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter during 'Day of Paralysis.' March 23, 2023
‘Day of paralysis’ snarls traffic, dozens arrested in judicial reform protestsDemonstrators block highways and roads, blockade entrance to major port with burning tires. March 23, 2023
Knesset passes Impeachment Law protecting NetanyahuLaw will bar the Supreme Court from forcing prime minister to recuse himself. March 23, 2023
Ramadan tensions: Security forces on high alert in Jerusalem, Judea and SamariaThe 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 defeatedPublic 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 hallThis 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 homesThe 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 studentHuldai 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 – reportJordan, 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 IsraelisThe 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 reformChairman 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 JerusalemTerrorists 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 RamadanThe 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 SamariaRepeal 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: IDFIsraeli 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 officialsPA 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 JerusalemVoice 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 worldSmotrich 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 woundsShot 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 sidesSimcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, was criticized by both sides after proposing a compromise. 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 reformBiden phones Netanyahu, expresses 'concern' over judicial reforms, pressures him to pursue compromise. March 20, 2023
Israel’s NY Consul summoned over anti-judicial reform commentsIsraeli diplomat Asaf Zamir tells Foreign Ministry officials that he 'stands behind' his public remarks criticizing the judicial overhaul. March 20, 2023
