The legal concept of “reasonableness,” which has allowed the Supreme Court to strike down ministerial appointments, among other things, is at the center of a domestic crisis gripping the country.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul
Tens of thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.
Biden Invites Netanyahu to United States, Easing Tensions
President Isaac Herzog will meet with President Biden this week and address Congress. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he also got a presidential invitation.
Netanyahu Says He’s ‘Very Well’ After Being Rushed to Hospital
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he was feeling better on Saturday after feeling dizzy and rushing to the hospital. Mr. Netanyahu, 73, is currently facing one of the most testing phases of his political career.
Israel Judicial Overhaul: Unions and Reservists Renew Opposition
Labor groups helped delay earlier efforts to limit the top court’s power. As the government revives its plan, powerful social movements are again voicing their opposition and threatening strikes.
Protests Erupt in Israel at Move to Rein In Supreme Court
Tens of thousands of demonstrators across the country caused widespread disruption after the governing coalition pushed forward with plans to limit the power of the Supreme Court.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul: What to Know
In a first reading of a bill that would limit the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down decisions by elected officials, lawmakers voted to pass the provision early Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
Israel Settlers Attack Palestinian Towns
A day after Palestinian gunmen killed four people, Israelis set fires in Palestinian areas and their government hastened plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian Gunmen Kill 4 Israeli Civilians in Occupied West Bank
Two Hamas members carried out the attack outside Eli, a settlement in the northern West Bank, before being shot dead themselves.
Israel’s Judicial Crisis Enters New Phase After Move by Netanyahu
A bitter dispute over a planned judicial overhaul had calmed as political leaders negotiated. But talks were postponed on Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved to disrupt a vote.