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.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
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.
Mass Protests Over Netanyahu Judicial Overhaul Sweep Israel
A demonstration against a proposed judicial overhaul blocked a road to the country’s main airport, near Tel Aviv, disrupting a visit by the U.S. defense secretary.
As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise
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At Least 10 Palestinians Killed During Israeli Raid in West Bank
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Israeli Parliament Votes to Deport Citizens Convicted of Terrorism
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Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Plan Divides Even Israel’s Religious Right
A plan to limit judicial influence set off a rancorous debate, mass protests and even fears of political violence. Now, some among the government’s religious right-wing base are breaking ranks.
At Least 2 Dead as Driver Rams Bus Stop in East Jerusalem
A man drove a car into a group of civilians outside an Israeli settlement in what the police described as a terrorist attack. A 6-year-old was among those killed.
Israeli Raid Kills at Least 5 Palestinians in West Bank
The Israeli Army said the deaths came during an operation to arrest gunmen accused of attempting an attack. Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, said the men were members of its armed wing.