May 29, 2023
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…
May 22, 2023
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…
May 09, 2023
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…
Apr 28, 2023
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…
Apr 25, 2023
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…
Apr 24, 2023
Netanyahu tries to curb protests
The Israeli leader make his appeal to prevent public dissent over his government’s controversial judicial overhaul from disrupting this week’s Memorial and Independence Day commemorations. By Erin Viner In an announcement…
Apr 04, 2023
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…
Apr 03, 2023
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…
Mar 29, 2023
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…
Mar 28, 2023
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…