Israel/Politics

The gathering was initially intended for Thursday evenings as a protest against activists who disrupted a Yom Kippur service featuring a gender divider.

'I believe we achieved much on the visit and intend to bring on good things for Israel,' the leader said

The theme of this week's protest, in fitting with the Yom Kippur holiday, is forgiveness, with rallies held under the banner of 'No forgiveness for dictators'

Commissioner Kobi Shabtai said Israeli ministers before the Jewish Power leader knew 'the limit' of their political responsibility over internal security

Israel's former prime minister Ehud Barak gave the grim warning on the judicial reformed pushed by the current coalition during an interview with U.S. media

In response to criticism following the remarks, his office issued a clarification on Monday morning while the Prime Minister was still en-route to California

Demonstrations also planned in US as Netanyahu is set to arrive tomorrow

The veteran columnist says he is proud of reflecting what 'a majority of Israelis fear' about their government's controversial judicial reform

One side says the courts have too much authority, the other says the government is now too powerful. Both sides agree: the stakes are high

Prime Minister Netanyahu chose not to take up the National Security Minister's proposal to toughen conditions for Palestinian prisoners

Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin railed against the Supreme Court, saying it lacks the authority to invalidate quasi-constitutional Basic Laws

Should the court side with petitioners and strike down the law, many in Israel fear a constitutional crisis could follow

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says if an agreement is reached, 'no one will prevent its implementation'

His statement, "God has not always protected us, neither on European soil nor on Ukrainian soil," sparked outrage, particularly in the ultra-Orthodox community

Judges 'have no power to invalidate fundamental laws, nor to invalidate the choice of the people,' chanted the protesters

'The one line that has not been crossed so far — the striking down of a Basic Law by the judiciary — may be crossed' warned Ohana

'To achieve these agreements, one simple step is required: put aside all prerequisites and obstacles, come to the table, and engage in dialogue'

Local media reported that the parties came to an understanding on the issue, which came via indirect talks with the President's office

In response to the report, leaders of the judicial overhaul protests say that opposition politicians lack a mandate to compromise on democratic principles

On Monday, the aircraft and crew flew to Cyprus, where the Prime Minister is on an official visit, to familiarize themselves with the aircraft's capabilities

The amendment is one of the key elements of the coalition's judicial reform

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the ministerial committee to consider measures including 'immediate deportation'

Some reports suggest that the real motive behind the government’s efforts to oust Dayan is his opposition to the judicial reform