Israel won’t host EU Foreign Policy Chief

High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell has made several harsh statements about Israel in recent days. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The top EU diplomat refused a…

Netanyahu rejects Herzog Plan

The move sparked massive protests in the streets of Israel today, as Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued stunning declaration warning the nation is on the brink of civil war  By…

Israel objects to European interference

That was the message publicly declared during a visit to Jerusalem by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner “Regrettably, we observe in the past period…

Israeli anti-gov’t protests resume

Citizens opposed to the government’s controversial judicial reform specifically congregated around the Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv today. By Erin Viner Tens of thousands of protesters have taken…

Ben-Gvir must be fired, say ex-police chiefs

The retired senior Israeli officials called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avert the potential outbreak of a third Palestinian intifada (Arabic for “uprising”) with the immediate dismissal of National…

Herzog: judicial compromise near

The statements come amid deep divisions in Israel over plans by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to overhaul the judiciary. By Erin Viner 100 heads of authorities attended…

IAF Pilots Join Reform Protests

Dozens of Israeli air force reservists declared they would not turn up for a training day in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms. By Erin Viner 37 out…

Israel readies new death penalty law

The Knesset has granted preliminary approval of legislation to impose the death sentence terrorists who kill Israeli citizens. By Erin Viner Historically, Israel adopted capital punishment upon the founding of…

Nationwide Protest Day declared in Israel

Organizers called for a “Day of Disruption” in a display of opposition to the government’s judicial reforms. By Erin Viner Today’s nationwide demonstrations come in tandem as the Knesset further…