Doctors said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “doing very well” after the unexpected procedure early Sunday, but the news only compounded the chaos over a government plan to limit judicial power.
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Huge Protest March Reaches Jerusalem After 5-Day Trek From Tel Aviv
Tens of thousands of protesters reached Jerusalem on Saturday, some having walked 40 miles from Tel Aviv. The march highlighted the depth of opposition to a government plan to restrain the judiciary.
Israel’s Judicial Plan Crisis Grows as Air Reservists Threaten to Stop Serving
In a move that experts say could hurt Israel’s military readiness, pilots and other personnel issued a warning after Benjamin Netanyahu pressed ahead with a plan to limit judicial power.
Israel Is Divided by a Debate Over the Supreme Court’s Reach
The legal concept of “reasonableness,” which has allowed the Supreme Court to strike down ministerial appointments, among other things, is at the center of a domestic crisis gripping the country.
Morocco Invites Netanyahu to Visit, in a Possible Opening to Deeper Ties
The invitation came in a letter from King Mohammed VI to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel thanking him for recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Protests Simmer in Israel as Country’s President Prepares to Address Congress
The small protests reflect the broad nature of popular opposition to plans by Israel’s government to overhaul the judiciary, and seemed timed to coincide with the speech by President Isaac Herzog.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul
Tens of thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.
Herzog of Israel Meets With Biden Amid U.S. Unease With Netanyahu
President Biden sought a middle ground in meeting with President Isaac Herzog of Israel, amid Republican criticism and divisions within his own party over a key American ally.
Biden Invites Netanyahu to United States, Easing Tensions
President Isaac Herzog will meet with President Biden this week and address Congress. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he also got a presidential invitation.
What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul?
Israeli lawmakers are advancing parts of a contentious plan by the right-wing government to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected by early next week.