Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Plan Touching Netanyahu Corruption Case Angers Israel’s Opposition
The corruption case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is overseen by the attorney general. Lawmakers in his party proposed stripping her of that responsibility, prompting anger and a swift reversal.
Russia, seeking a bigger army, moves to raise the top age for military service.
If the full Parliament approves the bill, Russian men as old as 30 will be subject to the country’s mandatory year of military service.
Somber Mood Settles Over Israel’s Antigovernment Protesters
After months of defiance, there was defeat. The right-wing government’s success in passing a law that limits the power of the Supreme Court was a gut punch to the largely liberal and secular opposition.
What’s Next for Israel After Judicial Overhaul Vote
The opposition fears a slow descent toward authoritarianism, while the government is waiting to see how disruptive and prolonged the response will be from its critics.
Israeli Reservists Threaten to Quit Over Judicial Overhaul
More than 11,000 Israelis in the military reserve said last week they’d resign if the government’s judicial overhaul went ahead.
Israel Protests in Photos
Political turmoil that has been brewing for months reached a crescendo after Parliament passed a law aimed at curbing the power of the judiciary.
Israel’s New Judicial Law Could Threaten Attorney General’s Role
The law could make it easier for the government to fire the embattled official, Gali Baharav-Miara, who has criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul.
Israel’s Political Crisis
Now, political leaders will be more powerful and judges less so.
Netanyahu Scores Another Victory, but at What Price?
The Israeli prime minister has pushed through the first part of his judicial overhaul, but in doing so has deepened a rift in Israeli society and propelled the country into an uncertain new era.