Israeli News (Page 275)


Serious incident:

Security officer fires in the air during right-wing protest

Resident of Kibbutz Hatzerim curses protester at right-wing demonstration, fires in the air near the other demonstrators.

Security officer fires in the air during right-wing protest

Olmert to British TV:

'We are going into a civil war now'

Former PM speaks to Britain's Channel 4, claims Israel faces civil war following approval of bill reducing reasonableness standard.

'We are going into a civil war now'

White House:

'Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority'

US expresses disappointment that first phase of judicial reform passed in the Knesset without a broad consensus.

'Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority'

Several injured after vehicle rams protesters

Police officers arrest driver who rammed into protesters, causing light injuries; MK Lapid blames ramming on 'direct incitement' by PM.

Several injured after vehicle rams protesters

New poll: Yesh Atid loses support - but so does coalition

New poll shows current coalition failing to win majority, as Yesh Atid party drops to 14.

New poll: Yesh Atid loses support - but so does coalition

PM Netanyahu:

Opposition did not agree to a single proposal to compromise

'Fulfilling the will of the voters is absolutely not the end of democracy, but the essence of democracy,' PM Netanyahu says.

Opposition did not agree to a single proposal to compromise

Brush fire blazes in Jerusalem hills

Residents of Kibbutz Tzova are evacuated, alongside visitors to the Kiftzuba amusement park.

Brush fire blazes in Jerusalem hills

Left-wing movement submits petition against newly-passed reform

Petition claims reduction of reasonableness standard gives unlimited power, is a misuse of authority.

Left-wing movement submits petition against newly-passed reform

2nd step in judicial reform: The Judicial Selection Committee

'What you choose is what you get - we promised we would do this,' MK Michal Woldiger tells Israel National News.

2nd step in judicial reform: The Judicial Selection Committee

Watch: Clashes on Jerusalem highway

Clashes erupt between protesters and police on Begin highway in Jerusalem.

Watch: Clashes on Jerusalem highway

Knesset approves first phase of judicial reform

Changes to reasonability standard are approved in final Knesset readings, by majority of 64 MKs.

Knesset approves first phase of judicial reform

Drama in the Knesset:

Smotrich pushing for last-minute compromise

Finance Minister pushing for last-minute compromise on continuation of reform despite opposition from Ministers Levin and Ben-Gvir.

Smotrich pushing for last-minute compromise

New details of Jordan Valley murder emerge

Yair Haddad, 51, was allegedly murdered by a mentally ill 25-year-old man from Tel Aviv, whom he seemingly knew beforehand.

New details of Jordan Valley murder emerge

Lapid:

Efforts to reach compromise on judicial reform failed

Opposition leader accuses coalition of wanting to 'tear apart the state, tear apart democracy,' says there is 'no way to work with them.'

Efforts to reach compromise on judicial reform failed

Opposition to boycott vote

Herzog: 'It's a national emergency. Time for responsibility'

President makes one more call to reach consensus ahead of vote on reasonableness standard. Opposition leaders to abstain from vote.

Herzog: 'It's a national emergency. Time for responsibility'

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Hospital denies that PM was instructed to rest at home as Netanyahu arrives at Knesset for vote on Reasonableness Standard bill.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

'Die a painful death':

Police complaint filed against individual who threatend Ben-Gvir

The suspect wrote on Facebook: 'Someone assassinate this Ben-Gvir already. He should die a painful death. Idiot, Jewish hoodlum, criminal.'

Police complaint filed against individual who threatend Ben-Gvir

'Siege on the Knesset'

Anti-government protesters attempt to block entrance to Knesset

Protesters claim that 'for the first time in the country's history, all four gates to the Knesset are blocked. '

Anti-government protesters attempt to block entrance to Knesset

Rabbi Yehudah Glick:

'Peace and agreements are the order of the hour'

Former MK says he supports the judicial reforms, but anything that can be done through agreements must be done in that manner.

'Peace and agreements are the order of the hour'

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

The Knesset will vote on the Reasonableness Standard Bill, which would limit the use of the judicial doctrine of reasonableness.

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

Watch:

Pro-reform, anti-reform protestors shake hands in train station

Demonstrators from different sides reach out to each other at Tel Aviv train station.

Pro-reform, anti-reform protestors shake hands in train station

Former Mossad chief:

'Stop the legislation, time to come to agreements'

Former Mossad chief calls for halt to the legislation of the judicial reform, blasts the phenomenon of refusal to serve.

'Stop the legislation, time to come to agreements'

Minister Regev to INN:

'Demonstrations are acceptable, but refusal isn't'

Regev on coverage of the right-wing demonstration: I'm sure the news reports will say that only a few dozen came.

'Demonstrations are acceptable, but refusal isn't'

Biden:

'Netanyahu shouldn't rush judicial overhaul bill'

US President tells Barak Ravid of Axios: Given the range of threats confronting Israel, it doesn’t make sense to rush the reform.

'Netanyahu shouldn't rush judicial overhaul bill'

Israel's 150 largest companies to hold a strike on Monday

Business Forum announces strike in protest of the judicial reform. Movement of Independent Businesses: We will work as usual.

Israel's 150 largest companies to hold a strike on Monday

Poll:

47% of Israelis are against refusal to serve

New Kan 11 News poll finds 46% of respondents are opposed to law limiting the judicial doctrine of reasonableness.

47% of Israelis are against refusal to serve

Gantz consults with Chief of Staff about reform legislation

With the approval of the Defense Minister, Benny Gantz talked with the IDF Chief of Staff about the effects of the reform on the IDF.

Gantz consults with Chief of Staff about reform legislation

Upon return from US:

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

Herzog met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposition leader Yair Lapid, and National Unity leader Benny Gantz.

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Netanyahu reportedly told Gallant not to get involved in attempts to reach a wide consensus on reasonableness standard.

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Activists gather in Tel Aviv to support of judicial reform

Hundreds of thousands rallying in Tel Aviv parallel to the anticipated passing of the bill to reduce the reasonableness standard.

Activists gather in Tel Aviv to support of judicial reform

Benny Gantz makes personal appeal to Netanyahu

The National Unity leader offers to have any consensus reached binding not only the current Knesset but the following one as well.

Benny Gantz makes personal appeal to Netanyahu

Hundreds march in Tel Aviv against refusal to serve

Marchers call for anyone refusing reserve service to immediately recant - or to be dismissed from the IDF entirely.

Hundreds march in Tel Aviv against refusal to serve

Tekoa shooting attack:

Wounded victim released from hospital

El-Roi Kapach was released to continue recovering at home after he was shot last week by a terrorist in Gush Etzion.

Wounded victim released from hospital

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

'Why would Gov't proceed with its Judicial Reform? Bad timing'

Statement seems to be change of course for the former ambassador, who until recently voiced opposition to American criticism of the bill.

'Why would Gov't proceed with its Judicial Reform? Bad timing'

Netanyahu:

'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Netanyahu published a video after undergoing a procedure to implant an artificial cardiac pacemaker.

'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Wouldn't expect anything else:

Commissioner backs officers' response to violent protesters

Police Commissioner Yaakov (Kobi) Shabtai expressed support for officers who were filmed hitting protesters.

Commissioner backs officers' response to violent protesters

5 Arabs charged with abusing disabled haredi man at hospital

Suspects filmed themselves forcing man with mental disability to perform humiliating acts for an hour and a half.

5 Arabs charged with abusing disabled haredi man at hospital

Last-minute:

President's Residence attempting to reach compromise

Opposition said to be willing to support softened Reasonableness Standard bill in exchange for freeze on other legislation.

President's Residence attempting to reach compromise

Doctors:

'Netanyahu's heart tests have been abnormal for years'

Medical officials report PM's EKG tests have had abnormalities for several years following operation to install pacemaker.

'Netanyahu's heart tests have been abnormal for years'

Thousands pray for unity at the Western Wall

Pro and anti-reform Israelis gather in joint prayer session at Jerusalem holy site, to march to Knesset.

Thousands pray for unity at the Western Wall

Watch:

Driver leaps onto windshield in roadrage attack

Rishon Lezion man arrested after being filmed cutting off another vehicle, attacking driver.

Driver leaps onto windshield in roadrage attack

Aharon Barak:

'I strongly oppose bill to reduce reasonableness standard'

Former Supreme Court President speaks out after past remarks expressing doubt about reasonableness standard surface.

'I strongly oppose bill to reduce reasonableness standard'

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

PM Netanyahu visiting by Gallant after receiving pacemaker with final vote on 'Reasonableness Standard' bill set for tomorrow.

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

Deri:

'We are making every effort to reach agreements'

Shas chairman: We are determined to approve Reasonableness Standard Bill, with consent or unfortunately without consent.

'We are making every effort to reach agreements'

Anti-government protests:

Demonstrators arrested after trying to block roads

Protesters continue to demonstrate, try to block roads in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Eight protesters arrested in clashes with police.

Demonstrators arrested after trying to block roads

Netanyahu undergoes procedure to implant a pacemaker

Procedure successfully completed, Netanyahu will remain in the cardiology department for observation.

Netanyahu undergoes procedure to implant a pacemaker

Coalition warns:

If Defense Minister doesn't support legislation - he'll be fired

Sources in Israel's coalition threaten: Anyone who doesn't support changes to reasonableness standard will be fired - including Defense Min.

If Defense Minister doesn't support legislation - he'll be fired

Coalition sources:

'Lacking agreement, legislation will pass as planned'

Coalition sources say they have no intention of caving to left-wing protests against the legislation.

'Lacking agreement, legislation will pass as planned'

The Aderaba conference:

2,000 youth in pursuit of unity

Two thousand youth gathered for the Aderaba Conference in Jerusalem to experience a new way of bringing about unity through understanding.

2,000 youth in pursuit of unity

Report:

Credit rating agencies seek clarifications from Israel

International credit rating companies reportedly told Israelis they were assured there would be efforts to compromise on judicial reform.

Credit rating agencies seek clarifications from Israel

Will Joe Zevuloni be appointed a special envoy in the US?

Foreign Minister considering appointing businessman and pro-Israel activist Joe Zevuloni as a special envoy in the fight against BDS.

Will Joe Zevuloni be appointed a special envoy in the US?

Gallant:

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Blinken on judicial reform:

'Major changes are best done by trying to build consensus'

Secretary of State at Aspen Security Forum: As such close friends with Israel, we share the concerns we have about the judicial reform.

'Major changes are best done by trying to build consensus'

'Discussions of unity':

Government MK sets up office at site of anti-government protests

MK Tzvi Succot spent the night speaking with opponents of the government's judicial reform plan.

Government MK sets up office at site of anti-government protests

NIS 20 million for the development of the Hasmonean Palaces

The budget will cover the first stage of the development of the historic site on the outskirts of Jericho. Binyamin Regional Council Governo

NIS 20 million for the development of the Hasmonean Palaces

'Severe incitement':

Chabad Tefillin stand attacked in central Israel

A passerby threw an egg at a Teffillin stand run by yeshiva students in Nes Tziona.

Chabad Tefillin stand attacked in central Israel