Defiant Netanyahu pushes reform

The Israeli leader faces not only intensifying public protests against his government’s planned judicial reform, but accusations from the Attorney General that he has broken the law. By Erin Viner…

Anti-gov’t protests sweep Israel

The nationwide demonstrations against judicial reform plans by the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue to gain momentum. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Tens of thousands of Israelis…

Netanyahu submits to Court order

Interior and Health Minister Aryeh Deri was fired due to his recent tax conviction. By Erin Viner Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his senior minister in compliance with a Supreme…

Israeli court blocks coalition appointment

The move marks a setback for the new right-wing coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner The 10-to-one Supreme Court verdict forbids leader of the ultra-Orthodox Shas…

Netanyahu gov’t takes aim at High Court

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin has unveiled a plan that would empower the Knesset to overturn some Supreme Court rulings and grant the government more input over nominations to the…

Netanyahu announces new government

With just minutes to the deadline, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced success in forming the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner After weeks of unexpectedly tough negotiations with…

Hamas vows to destroy Israel

The latest reiteration of threats by the Islamist terror rulers of the Gaza Strip against the Jewish State come as the government of Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take office.…

Netanyahu vows to govern for all Israelis

The entire country will be represented by policies of his incoming government, said Prime Minister-Designate Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner "Everyone will live in accordance with their own faith. This…

26 years since Rabin Assassination

Several official events were held in Jerusalem to mark the 1995 assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was murdered on 5 November…