Judicial reform advances in Knesset after heated debate
The bills, which passed its first reading by a vote of 63 to 47, change how judges are selected and prohibit the Supreme Court from weighing in on basic laws.
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Protests continue as gov't pushes forward with judicial reform
The legislation continues to be a source of major contention, with the demonstrators claiming it would turn Israel into a "dictatorship."
Report reveals number of Jews who visited Temple Mount in past 6 months
Seventy-seven couples decide to ascend to the holy site on their wedding day since Rosh Hashana 2022.
President meets with warring sides, renews drive to seek compromise on judicial reform
Isaac Herzog meets with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, State Party chairman Benny Gantz and head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Simcha Rothman in an effort to implement the five principles he presented earlier in the week "to resolve this difficult dispute."
Knesset debate over judicial reforms turns chaotic amid renewed protests
The Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee sends first chapter of the plan to the plenum for a first reading, after a rowdy start to the meeting in which at least three Opposition lawmakers were thrown out forcibly, to shouts of "shame, shame".
'I feel that we are in a moment before a collision,' president says in rare address
Herzog unveils five-point plan for compromise as he urges Netanyahu to slow down legislation on judicial reforms and begin dialogue with his opponents, including the president of the Supreme Court.
'Indescribable grief and agony': Victims of Jerusalem ramming laid to rest
IDF seals home of terrorist Hossein Karaka, who perpetrated the attack, and detains several of his relatives on suspicion of involvement in the ramming.
Left blasts proposal to limit gender education in schools
According to Deputy Minister Avi Maoz's private bill, such education would be postponed until the 9th grade, and would only be conducted onward if several special conditions are met. PM Netanyahu scraps controversial Western Wall bill.
Israel to push forward with settlement expansion despite US call for pause
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the request by the Biden administration, but says ad hoc concessions would be made.
Cybersecurity giant Wiz to transfer funds out of Israel due to judicial overhaul
Wiz is the third company to withdraw holdings from Israel, following in the footsteps of high-tech company Papaya Global and Disruptive Technologies Venture Capital.