Mass Israeli anti-gov’t protests

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in three major cities on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform plans. By Erin Viner Israeli police…

Israeli judicial reform could risk credit rating

Planned revisions by the newly-sworn in government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could affect the country's sovereign credit rating. By Erin Viner "If the announced judicial system changes set a…

1000s of Israelis protest against new gov’t

Demonstrators gathered in central Tel Aviv to express opposition to the right-wing, nationalistic coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner Up to 30,000 people - including current…

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…

Violence mars Jerusalem Day 2021

Clashes between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli police in Jerusalem resumed promptly at 8:00 AM this morning, following a weekend of violence. Today marks the 54th anniversary since Jerusalem was reunified…

Rivlin: Israel’s hand always extended in peace

Israel President Reuven Rivlin wrapped up his lighting trip to Europe by holding talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. At a diplomatic meeting following a warm welcome with an…