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.
Tag: Blue and White (Israeli Political Party)
Netanyahu Offers Rival a Year in Office, in Last-Minute Bid for Government
With a deadline fast approaching, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is still pushing to form a new coalition.
Israeli Election, Take Four: Conservatives vs. Conservatives
After the center-left failed in three elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the fourth one is shaping up into a contest among right-wing leaders.
Your Wednesday Briefing
France eases travel restrictions on the U.K.
Israeli Government Collapses, Forcing 4th Election in 2 Years
A protracted political crisis revolving around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal troubles brings down the coalition government.
Israeli Court Rebukes Prime Minister’s Son Over Harassing Protest Leaders
Yair Netanyahu tweeted the addresses and phone numbers of three men who led protests against his father’s administration. All three said they later received death threats.
Netanyahu’s Annexation Day Arrives, but All That Emerges Is Delay
Boris Johnson, the British prime minister, added his voice to the chorus of foreign leaders opposing any unilateral annexation of the occupied West Bank.
Israel Court Rejects Law Legalizing Thousands of Settlement Homes
Palestinian landowners will now be able to move ahead with lawsuits to recover privately owned property on which nearly 4,000 Jewish homes had been built in the occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu’s Power Is Extended as Rival Accepts Israel Unity Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an embattled political survivor, persuaded Benny Gantz to join forces with him to combat the coronavirus.
Israel Edges Closer to 4th Election as Unity Talks Falter
After a year of political deadlock, lawmakers have just 21 days to come up with a formula for a majority government.