EU Cancels Event over Ben-Gvir

Today’s slated celebration of “Europe Day” was called off over the planned participation of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. By Erin Viner "Regrettably, this year we have decided to…

Pro-gov’t supporters protest

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem in a show of support for the controversial judicial overhaul plan by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner…

Israel commemorates Memorial Day

Observance began at sundown last night and concluded at nightfall this evening in memory of the country’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.   By Erin Viner Nationwide ceremonies were…

American Policy and the Israeli Domestic Debate

By Jeremy Ben-Ami for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune. Jeremy Ben-Ami is the President and Founder of J Street, a liberal American advocacy group which promotes American leadership to end the Israeli-Arab…

Israel ups holiday security

Measures have been taken due to the current wave of Palestinian violence that shows no sign of subsiding. By Erin Viner Israel has bolstered its police and border police presence…

Cabinet approves new Nat’l Guard

The controversial move came as part of a deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made last week, reportedly to prevent National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from quitting the government. By Erin…

Ongoing Protests Despite Reform Halt

Organizers said that 450,000 people demonstrated at more than 150 locations throughout the country, while others estimated somewhat lower numbers of participants. By Erin Viner The Saturday night nationwide rallies…

Netanyahu submits to Ben-Gvir demand

The move came as part of agreement to stall the Israeli government’s contested judicial reform plan. By Erin Viner National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was reportedly the last hold-out amid…

Netanyahu halts reform plan

The Israeli leader declared the suspension of a decision on his government’s bitterly contested judicial reform plans amid concern that the worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition…

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…