Israeli Prime Minister
Netanyahu tells CNN Israel will remain a ‘robust democracy’ despite judiciary plans
Middle East
May 1, 2023
Netanyahu tells CNN Israel will remain a ‘robust democracy’ despite judiciary plans
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN Sunday his country would remain a “robust democracy” despite controversial…
Biden and Netanyahu trade barbs over plan to weaken courts as Israel rejects ‘pressure’ from White House
Middle East
March 29, 2023
Biden and Netanyahu trade barbs over plan to weaken courts as Israel rejects ‘pressure’ from White House
Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated a rare public dispute with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, rejecting “pressure”…
‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform
Middle East
March 29, 2023
‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country’s largest trade union announced a “historic”…
Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?
Middle East
March 28, 2023
Netanyahu 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…
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Middle East
March 27, 2023
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Jerusalem CNN — For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to…
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
Middle East
March 27, 2023
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Massive crowds filled the streets of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv late Sunday night after Prime…
Netanyahu acted illegally by getting involved in judicial overhaul, says Israel’s attorney general
Middle East
March 25, 2023
Netanyahu acted illegally by getting involved in judicial overhaul, says Israel’s attorney general
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted illegally by announcing Thursday that he would involve himself directly in…
Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary
World
March 20, 2023
Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary
Jerusalem CNN — The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a change Monday to a key part of…
Half a million Israelis join latest protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul – organizers
Middle East
March 12, 2023
Half a million Israelis join latest protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul – organizers
Jerusalem CNN — Half a million Israelis took to the streets in the tenth consecutive week of protests against plans…
Netanyahu’s crises mount as Israeli-Palestinian tensions ratchet up
Middle East
March 5, 2023
Netanyahu’s crises mount as Israeli-Palestinian tensions ratchet up
Jerusalem CNN — Benjamin Netanyahu has not even been back in power two months, and already he faces unprecedented, multi-faceted…