At least 155 Arab citizens have died this year in violence largely attributed to organized crime. Some say the government has not done enough to stop the killing.
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A Sense of Mission at Risk as Israeli Reservists Resign to Protest New Law
Military reservists are key to Israel’s defense capacity and a shared sense of national mission. But scores of reservists have resigned over a new law curbing judicial power, reflecting a widening rift in Israeli society.
Defiant Netanyahu Defends Judicial Overhaul in Israel
The prime minister said he planned to reinstate an ally barred from the government. He declined to say if he would respect a Supreme Court decision on the overhaul plan that has divided the country.
Israel Adopts Law Weakening Supreme Court
Complaining of an unaccountable judiciary, the far-right governing coalition, despite months of mass protests, voted to strip the court’s power to override “unreasonable” government actions.
Conflict With the Far Right Shrouds Jerusalem’s Pride Parade
Much of Israel’s L.G.B.T.Q. community feels threatened by the right-wing government and its judicial overhaul plan — even with a gay speaker of Parliament.
In Israel, a Memorial Day Marked by Political Divisions
While some politicians did not speak as planned at cemeteries, an appearance by the ultranationalist minister Itamar Ben-Gvir resulted in loud shouting matches between his supporters and opponents.
Israel Moves Forward With Far-Right Plan for National Guard
Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the most extreme voices in the Israeli government, had long sought to create a national guard. Ministers agreed on Sunday to set up a committee to discuss next steps.
Security Force or Anti-Arab Militia? Israelis Feud Over Far-Right Plan
The far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, wants to create a national guard that he would control, saying it is needed to guarantee Israel’s security.
With Judicial Overhaul on Hold, Israeli Negotiators Seek Compromise
After days of turmoil, lawmakers began tentative efforts to find common ground on a government plan to overhaul the judiciary that has divided Israelis.
A Win for Israel’s Protesters
Demonstrations forced Israel’s prime minister to delay a judicial overhaul.