For many Israelis, their country’s future rests on the fate of a government plan to overhaul the courts. In a remote part of northeastern Israel, ethnic and religious differences among Jews show why the issue has become so important.
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Dutch to Make Public the Files on Accused Nazi Collaborators
Historians and archivists are excited and concerned about providing unfettered public online access to investigators’ files that have been restricted since the end of World War II.
Canadian Suspect in Paris Synagogue Bombing Is Found Guilty
The attack killed four and injured dozens. But decades of false leads, a lack of evidence and legal wrangling delayed a trial.
Israel’s Right-Wing Government Has Jewish Democrats at a Loss
American lawmakers defending Israel have often fallen back on what they call the countries’ shared democratic values. But defending the current far-right government is proving a lot harder.
Ishay Ribo, Religious Pop Star, Is Winning Over Secular Israel
The songs of Ishay Ribo, who was raised in a settlement on the West Bank, are a staple of Israeli radio. He is part of a wave of singers from religious backgrounds who are also gaining a wider audience.
Netanyahu Reverses Firing of Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister
Yoav Gallant was dismissed last month after expressing concern about the pace of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan.
Tensions Subside in South Lebanon but Rise Again in West Bank and Israel
Rare cross-border fire between Israel and militias in Lebanon ebbed on Friday, lowering fears of a wider escalation. But violence flared again in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where two attacks killed three civilians.
George Soros Is a Familiar Villain for the Right Wing in Trump’s Indictment
Conspiracy theorists have long attributed wildly varied events to George Soros, in attacks often viewed as antisemitic. His indirect donations to a prosecutor’s campaign are animating Trump allies.
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.
Israeli Police Fatally Shoot Arab Outside Jerusalem Holy Site
The man was shot dead early Saturday at the edge of the Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. The circumstances of the killing were disputed and risked raising tensions during Ramadan.