After days of turmoil, lawmakers began tentative efforts to find common ground on a government plan to overhaul the judiciary that has divided Israelis.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Netanyahu Attempts Another Juggling Act, Maybe His Toughest Yet
Israel’s prime minister, who has long thrived by pitting one force against another, is caught between his far-right coalition and public anger over the government’s plan to weaken the judiciary.
Who Is Itamar Ben-Gvir?
The influence of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a rising far-right lawmaker, was underscored when he said he would agree to a delay of the divisive judicial overhaul.
Israel’s Defense Minister Says Government Should Halt Contentious Judicial Plan
Yoav Gallant, who oversees Israel’s military, is the first minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to criticize a plan to weaken the judiciary. His comments follow fears that weeks of unrest have undermined military capacity.
Israel’s Army Fears Effect of Judicial Crisis on Battlefield Readiness
A judicial overhaul has prompted many military reservists to avoid volunteer duty. Military leaders have privately warned that this might require scaling back operations.
Israel’s Leaders Advance Key Part of Judicial Overhaul but Delay Rest
The government vowed to press on with a plan to take more control over appointing judges. But other changes were postponed in a move that was presented as a concession.
An Effort to Resolve Israel’s Impasse Stalls on How to Pick Judges
Mediators say the government and its opponents agree on some changes to a judiciary overhaul plan that has divided the country. But the process of appointing new judges remains a major obstacle.
The Tech Worker With a 4-Hour Commute From the West Bank to Tel Aviv
Moha Alshawamreh is among the few Palestinians who work in Israel’s tech industry. His commute shows both the inequities of life in the West Bank and an exception to them.
Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu
Israel had long hoped to isolate Iran and seal ties with Saudi Arabia. A thaw between Riyadh and Tehran has complicated that goal — and was perceived as politically damaging to the prime minister.
Israel Judicial Overhaul: What Led to Protests of Netanyahu’s Plan
Israeli society is locked in a deep dispute over the future of its judiciary and democracy. The conflict is rooted in shifts of the last three decades.