Israel passes nat’l budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the approval as important for economic stability and a first step in the fight against the cost of living (COL). By Erin Viner The government…

Israeli protests enter 20th week

Tens of thousands of Israelis participated in demonstrations across the country against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contested plans to tighten controls on the Supreme Court. By Erin Viner Organizers said…

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…

Herzog begins dialogue meetings

The step has been taken to mediate the national crisis over the government’s planned but delayed judicial reform plans. By Erin Viner Israeli President Isaac Herzog today met with Knesset…

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…

Tel Aviv terror victim dies

32-year-old Or Eshkar succumbed to injuries he sustained 11 days after being shot by a Palestinian terrorist. By Erin Viner The victim was en route to a wedding celebration when…

Israelis protest for 11th week

Hundreds of thousands packed city streets nationwide on Saturday in another mass display against the controversial judicial reform plan by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner Describing…

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…

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…

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…