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Israeli Judicial Reform

Anshel Pfeffer

Broken Bibi is powerless as Israel tears itself apart

Part of the judicial reform bill passed into law this week, but the prime minister has never looked more beleaguered

By Anshel Pfeffer

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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and minister of Defense Yoav Galant attend a vote on the reasonableness bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on July 24, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** כנסת מליאה נאום הצבעה יריב לוין חוק יסוד השפיטה הצבעה קריאה ראשונה יואב גלנט ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ביבי

2RDXDT3 London, UK. 23rd July, 2023. An estimated 1500 British Israelis protested ahead of the judicial reform vote in the Knesset on Monday, that seeks to limit the powers of the country's Supreme Court. Benjamin Netanyahu's government argues that the changes are needed in order to readdress the balance of power, whereas critics say it will weaken the judiciary and undermine democracy. The protest in London crossed Tower Bridge in solidarity with the tens of thousands marching from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem objecting to the bill. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Compromise is the only way forward for Israel

1 min read

Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick says Israeli government 'should be voted out'

Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick says Israeli government 'should be voted out'

By Hannah Gillott

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24/03/2023. London, United Kingdom. The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to 10 Downing Street. Picture by Simon Walker / No 10 Downing Street

Israeli Judicial Reform

UK urges Israel to 'avoid division' over controversial judicial overhaul

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Israeli papers black out front pages in 'dark day for democracy'

Israeli Judicial Reform

Israeli papers black out front pages in 'dark day for democracy'

By Hannah Gillott

1 min read

A man argues with demonstrators as they block traffic during a protest rally against the Israeli government's judicial reform plan in Tel Aviv on July 24, 2023. Israeli lawmakers on July 24 approved a key clause of a controversial judicial reform plan that aims to curb the powers of the Supreme Court in striking down government decisions. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Lahav Harkov

By Lahav Harkov

Security concerns could bring Israel's summer of discontent to an end

6 min read

2RDXDT3 London, UK. 23rd July, 2023. An estimated 1500 British Israelis protested ahead of the judicial reform vote in the Knesset on Monday, that seeks to limit the powers of the country's Supreme Court. Benjamin Netanyahu's government argues that the changes are needed in order to readdress the balance of power, whereas critics say it will weaken the judiciary and undermine democracy. The protest in London crossed Tower Bridge in solidarity with the tens of thousands marching from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem objecting to the bill. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News

Israeli Judicial Reform

Israelis take to the streets of London to protest Netanyahu reforms

By Hannah Gillott

2 min read

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Knesset passes first judicial reform bill into law as protest flare

The opposition boycotted the final reading of the new legislation

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July 24, 2023 13:03

Knesset passes first judicial reform bill into law as protest flare

Israel is in a 'national state of emergency' says Herzog as Knesset vote gets underway

The Israeli president reiterated call for compromise on judicial reform

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July 24, 2023 11:36

Anti-overhaul activists block a raod during a protest against the government's judicial overhaul, near the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 24, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ??? ???? ????? ??????? ???? ????? ???????? ???? ??????? ????????

Tens of thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem in judicial reforms protest

The Knesset today began the process of enacting highly controversial legislation to reduce the power of the courts

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July 23, 2023 12:41

Tens of thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem in judicial reforms protest

Poll says majority of Israelis fear civil war as protests escalate

President Biden is reportedly set to intervene via a call with Netanyahu

By Hannah Gillott

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July 17, 2023 16:35

Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, on July 15, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ????? ???????? ??????? ????? ?????? ???? ??? ?????? ???? ???? ??? ???

Olmert calls on international leaders to boycott Netanyahu's government

The former PM said no foreign leaders should meet with his successor

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July 17, 2023 11:05

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert attends a demonstration against the Israeli government's controversial justice reform bill, in Tel Aviv on March 1, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel protests: UK Foreign Office warns British travellers to avoid rallies

Holidaymakers and those already in the country should stay away for safety reasons, the FCDO said

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July 14, 2023 10:41

Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, July 11, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ???? ?????? ?????? ?????? ??????

Anshel Pfeffer

By Anshel Pfeffer

Who’s pushing Israel to the brink? The blame game begins

As the recriminations gets under way, there's support for the protesters from a surprising voice

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July 13, 2023 11:45

Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators block a road and clash with police during a protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, northern Israel, on July 11, 2023. Photo by Shir Torem/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** קפלן הפגנות רפורמה משפטית חסימות פרדס חנה כרכור

Israeli security minister defends police handling of judicial reform protesters

Netanyahu says the aim of the changes is to restore balance among branches of government

By Hannah Gillott

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July 12, 2023 17:47

Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv, July 11, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ????? ?????? ?????? ????? ????? ????? ???? ???? ??????? ?? ????

What are the latest Israeli government protests about? The 'reasonableness standard' explained

Demonstrators took to the streets yesterday for a national day of 'disruption'

By Hannah Gillott

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July 12, 2023 11:48

Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, at the Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv, July 11, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ?? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????? 3

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