Israeli News (Page 307)


'Totally idiotic':

'Override Clause isn't going to happen' says Kohelet Forum

Influential right-wing think-tank claims only the haredi political parties want law passed.

'Override Clause isn't going to happen' says Kohelet Forum

US Ambassador:

PM 'will be invited to the White House in the near future'

Ambassador expresses relief at pause in judicial reform legislation.

PM 'will be invited to the White House in the near future'

MK Nissim Vaturi:

'We did a bad job of explaining the reforms'

Likud MK believes 'we can work with elements of the opposition to reach broad agreement.'

'We did a bad job of explaining the reforms'

Canadian Jews welcome freezing of judicial reform in Israel

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Netanyahu’s announcement that judicial reform legislation will be postponed.

Canadian Jews welcome freezing of judicial reform in Israel

Budget for 2023-2024 passes first reading in the Knesset

Law approved by majority of 41 to 32. Arrangements Law for the next two years was approved in its first reading as well.

Budget for 2023-2024 passes first reading in the Knesset

MK Tally Gotliv: A shame and a disgrace

Likud MK tells INN: We failed by not firing the Attorney General, who is a political appointment of Gideon Sa'ar.

MK Tally Gotliv: A shame and a disgrace

US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel

National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.

US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel

Before Netanyahu:

Bennett meets UAE leader in Abu Dhabi

Former Prime Minister meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. The two discuss strengthening the cooperation between the countries.

Bennett meets UAE leader in Abu Dhabi

MK Ze'ev Elkin to INN:

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

MK Elkin rejects the claims that only left-wingers are protesting against the judicial reform.

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

Channel 12 News poll:

Coalition loses 10 seats, Gantz doubles his power

National Unity Party wins 23 seats, Yesh Atid has 22. The Labor Party does not pass the electoral threshold.

Coalition loses 10 seats, Gantz doubles his power

Coalition members to INN:

'We're not suckers, the reform will happen'

Shortly before Netanyahu's speech announcing the pause of the legislation, government members vow the reform will be fully implemented.

'We're not suckers, the reform will happen'

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz and asks them to set up working teams.

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

Both sides:

Demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Over a hundred thousand judicial reform supporters demonstrate in Jerusalem to call on the govt. not to freeze the reforms.

Demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

President Herzog:

'Stopping judicial reform legislation the right thing to do'

President says in response to PM's announcement on judicial reform legislation: This is the time to begin a sincere dialogue.'

'Stopping judicial reform legislation the right thing to do'

Gantz on judicial reform freeze: Better late than never

National Unity party chairman says he is ready for negotiations at the President's Residence now that the judicial reforms have been frozen.

Gantz on judicial reform freeze: Better late than never

Netanyahu announces freeze of judicial reforms

PM officially announces that the judicial reform legislation will not be advanced during this Knesset session.

Netanyahu announces freeze of judicial reforms

PM, Ben-Gvir agree:

Judicial reform legislation to be frozen until summer session

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir reach agreement to freeze judicial reform bills for now to allow for negotiations on the legislation.

Judicial reform legislation to be frozen until summer session

Poll: 2/3 of religious public oppose freezing judicial reforms

Finance Minister Smotrich calls on right-wing voters to turn out for rally at the Knesset tonight in support of the judicial reforms.

Poll: 2/3 of religious public oppose freezing judicial reforms

Religious Zionist rabbis: Govt. must not freeze judicial reforms

17 leading rabbis issue letter calling on govt. to push forward with judicial reforms amidst reports PM wants to freeze the legislation.

Religious Zionist rabbis: Govt. must not freeze judicial reforms

Judicial reform:

Protests mount, police fear descent into violence between camps

'They declared war on us, they're going to get war in return.'

Protests mount, police fear descent into violence between camps

One year later:

Missing teen's mother visits search area

This past Sunday, Giti Kleinerman visited the place where her son Avraham Moshe vanished.

Missing teen's mother visits search area

Strike:

All flights grounded at Ben Gurion Airport

No planes taking off, only airborne flights to be allowed to land.

All flights grounded at Ben Gurion Airport

Avi Maoz:

'The Left is about to complete its coup d'etat'

Head of Noam party decries decision to halt legal reform: 'There's no longer any point in going out to vote.'

'The Left is about to complete its coup d'etat'

Netanyahu pushes to pause judicial reform for several weeks

Otzma Yehudit threatens to bolt government if judicial reform frozen, as PM calls second meeting of Coalition leaders.

Netanyahu pushes to pause judicial reform for several weeks

Daniella Weiss:

'There's no sufficient reason to stop the reforms'

'What the Supreme Court has been trying to do for so long must be stopped,' says head of Nachala Settlement Movement.

'There's no sufficient reason to stop the reforms'

Likud Party protest:

'Anyone who acts to halt the reform will lose our trust'

Thousands of party branch heads, activists sign letter to Likud MKs insisting reforms go ahead.

'Anyone who acts to halt the reform will lose our trust'

After Stormy Coalition Meeting

Netanyahu delays address, committee approves key reform law

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shouts at Netanyahu during raucous meeting, pushing back against plan to freeze judicial overhaul

Netanyahu delays address, committee approves key reform law

Histadrut chief calls general strike

'I tried to prevent this, but I can no longer stand by,' says Arnon Bar-David at press conference.

Histadrut chief calls general strike

Rightist MKs blast Netanyahu's plan to freeze judicial reform

'Stopping the judicial reform would mean surrendering to violence, anarchy, and refusal within the army,' warns Religious Zionist Party.

Rightist MKs blast Netanyahu's plan to freeze judicial reform

Jewish Agency:

'Judicial reform must be immediately halted'

'Our people's unity is more important' says Agency head Doron Almog.

'Judicial reform must be immediately halted'

General strike likely:

Hospital doctors join protest

Trade Union leaders to hold press conference attended by industry leaders.

Hospital doctors join protest

Prime Minister's attorney:

Halt reforms or I'll cease representing you, lawyer tells PM

Boaz Ben Tzur represents PM in Case 4000.

Halt reforms or I'll cease representing you, lawyer tells PM

Report:

Netanyahu poised to halt judicial reform

Israel's prime minister has reportedly decided to freeze the judicial overhaul, following dismissal of Defense Minister, mass protests.

Netanyahu poised to halt judicial reform

Held up on way to hospital:

Protesters surround minister's car as father suffers chest pains

'There's the minister!' protesters cried, preventing car from making its way to hospital.

Protesters surround minister's car as father suffers chest pains

President Herzog: Stop the judicial overhaul immediately

After protests breakout across Israel following dismissal of defense minister, Herzog calls on government to freeze judicial reform.

President Herzog: Stop the judicial overhaul immediately

Following overnight consultation:

Netanyahu to deliver speech to the nation

Ministers Miki Zohar, Amichai Chikli and Nir Barkat support stopping the reform. Levin and Ben Gvir object.

Netanyahu to deliver speech to the nation

Sasson Guetta sworn in as an MK

Guetta was next in line to enter the Knesset after Education Minister Yoav Kisch resigned in accordance with the Norwegian Law.

Sasson Guetta sworn in as an MK

After five hours:

Police evacuate protesters from Ayalon Highway

Demonstrators clash with police near Netanyahu's residence, Ayalon Highway blocked, protesters light fire in the middle of the road.

Police evacuate protesters from Ayalon Highway

For the first time:

President receives credentials of Azeri Ambassador

The appointment of the Ambassador follows Azerbaijan's decision to open an embassy in Israel.

President receives credentials of Azeri Ambassador

'Urgent need for compromise'

US 'deeply concerned' over developments in Israel

National Security Council Spokesperson urges compromises on judicial reform following dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

US 'deeply concerned' over developments in Israel

Universities announce: Classes suspended indefinitely

Heads of universities announced that they have decided, in protest against the reform, to stop classes until further notice.

Universities announce: Classes suspended indefinitely

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Cancel Gallant's dismissal, pause the reform'

Former Prime Minister calls on Netanyahu to consider his steps for the sake of the unity of the people.

'Cancel Gallant's dismissal, pause the reform'

Gallant's mother:

'You have intelligence and courage'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to his mother, Fruma, after being dismissed from his post and receives her backing.

'You have intelligence and courage'

Following Gallant's dismissal:

Israel's Consul General in New York resigns

Israel's Consul General in New York, Asaf Zamir, resigns from his post: It is now time for me to join the fight for Israel's future.

Israel's Consul General in New York resigns

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant fired after publicly calling to freeze judicial reform plan.

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

Israel prepares for 'extreme' heat wave scenarios

8.5% higher mortality rate, 15% more CVD hospitalizations, and strain on the electric grid: What an extreme heat wave could look like.

Israel prepares for 'extreme' heat wave scenarios

Commentator:

'You have no respect for Netanyahu's fallen brother'

Channel 14 News commentator Shai Golden accuses Entebbe raid veterans of having no respect for fallen hero or his family after airport stunt

'You have no respect for Netanyahu's fallen brother'

Avi Dichter to support judicial reform despite call for freeze

Agriculture Minister reportedly offered position of defense minister as party grows irritated at Gallant's call to stop the bills.

Avi Dichter to support judicial reform despite call for freeze

Judicial reform:

Netanyahu refuses Gallant's call for Cabinet meeting

Defense Minister sought to have ministers hear the direct consequences of judicial reforms for Israel's security.

Netanyahu refuses Gallant's call for Cabinet meeting

Minister Kisch:

'I don't see a scenario in which the legislation is delayed'

Education Minister on IAF pilots' opposition to the judicial reform: A democratic country must not be decided by refusals of any kind.

'I don't see a scenario in which the legislation is delayed'

Channel 13 News team violently attacked in Or Akiva

Officers from Yasam special patrol unit rescue reporter Liron Shamam, who was kicked by one of the protesters.

Channel 13 News team violently attacked in Or Akiva

Reactions to Gallant's speech:

Karhi: Our Defense Minister succumbed to pressure of the left

Alongside Minister Karhi, who attacked Gallant's speech, other Likud senior officials call to stop the legislation of the judicial reform.

Karhi: Our Defense Minister succumbed to pressure of the left

Twenty-eight arrested at Tel Aviv protest

Police are attempting to disperse a protest against the judicial reform by force. Twenty-eight have been arrested so far.

Twenty-eight arrested at Tel Aviv protest

Nobel prize winning economist:

'Judicial reform opponents' economic fears are unfounded'

Special interview with Nobel Prize winner Prof Robert Aumann, who warns that economic doom predictions are a 'self-fulfilling prophecy.'

'Judicial reform opponents' economic fears are unfounded'

Refusal to serve:

Islamic Jihad website: IDF disintegrating before our eyes

The website and its followers have received a huge boost from Israeli soldiers refusing to serve out of disagreement with legal reform.

Islamic Jihad website: IDF disintegrating before our eyes