Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating
Tel Aviv CNN — In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different. Among the hundreds of thousands of protesters who took to the…
Living as an Arab in Jerusalem: A taxi driver describes being mobbed by right-wing Israeli protesters
Jerusalem CNN — A tiny Jerusalem gas station was an unlikely setting for a cautionary tale about Israel’s political evolution. The station is just a short stroll from the seat…
Netanyahu’s survival depends on his next move. Here’s what he may do
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi,…
Netanyahu and Biden trade barbs over plan to weaken courts as Israel rejects ‘pressure’ from White House
CNN — Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated a rare public dispute with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, rejecting “pressure” from the White House after Biden criticized his…
Israel’s protesters are enemies, not heroes, of democracy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu announced Monday night he was temporarily pausing his government’s judicial-reform efforts in the face of strikes by key industries, insubordination in some parts of…
Israel PM says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would postpone the votes on his planned judicial overhaul, but analysts say that may not be…
Netanyahu survives no-confidence vote over judicial reforms
JERUSALEM – MARCH 27: Israelis, carrying Israeli flags and anti-government placards, gather outside the Knesset to protests against the Israeli government’s plan to introduce judicial changes. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu…
Netanyahu to delay judiciary overhaul after mass protests, coalition partner says
Protesters shout slogans outside Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem amid ongoing demonstrations and calls for a general strike against the hard-right government’s controversial push to overhaul the justice system, on March…
Israel: Mass protests against judicial reform leave country paralyzed
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country’s largest trade union announced a “historic” strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest…
Israeli defense minister calls for pause to judicial overhaul legislation, first government minister to do so
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has become the first government minister to call for a halt in controversial plans to change the country’s judicial system. In a…