A Saudi-Iran reconciliation may not end the war in Yemen just yet
A surprise agreement by regional archenemies Saudi Arabia and Iran this month has raised hopes that the Saudi war in Yemen may come to an end, after more than seven … Read More
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Israel passes law shielding Netanyahu from being removed amid protests over judicial changes
The Israeli parliament on Thursday passed a law that would limit the ways a sitting prime minister can be declared unfit for office as part of a package of bills … Read More
Netanyahu acted illegally by getting involved in judicial overhaul, says Israel’s attorney general
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted illegally by announcing Thursday that he would involve himself directly in his government’s moves to change the country’s judicial system, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara … Read More
Why American Jews are distancing themselves from Netanyahu’s government
This month, 145 American Jewish leaders publicly distanced themselves from a member of the Israeli government. It was a rare public rebuke of a sitting Israeli minister that brought together … Read More
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility housing US personnel in the country, killing … Read More
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Fresh protests are expected in Israel against far-reaching changes to the country’s legal system some say threaten Israel’s democratic foundations.
Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has become the first government minister to call for a halt in controversial plans to change the country’s judicial system.
Israel protests erupt as political crisis deepens
Mass protests broke out in Israel on Sunday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defense minister Yoav Gallant over his opposition to a controversial plan to overhaul the country’s court … Read More
Israel judicial overhaul plans delayed amid huge protests, says Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power party
Israel’s controversial judicial overhaul legislation, which has sparked huge protests, will be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, after the Passover recess in April, National Security … Read More