Israel, Netanyahu and judicial reform

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Israel’s parliament approves a key part of Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul
Israel’s parliament has passed a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the judiciary.
Israel passes Netanyahu-backed law to give politicians more control of judiciary
The Israeli parliament passed a law Thursday that changes the process of appointing judges and gives politicians more control over the process. Why it matters: The legislation is the central element of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul program,
Israel’s parliament approves judicial reform law, facing opposition challenges
Israel's parliament passed a controversial law on Thursday granting elected officials more power in appointing judges, a move swiftly challenged by the opposition. The vote reflects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's determination to push ahead with his contentious judicial reform plan,

Hamas, Israel and Gaza

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Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a family of 6 and a Hamas spokesman in Gaza
Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza last week and has been pounding Gaza with airstrikes since, killing more than 800 people. Israel has vowed to escalate the offensive if Hamas does not release hostages, disarm and leave the territory.
Hamas spokesperson Qanoua killed in Israeli airstrike, says Hamas media
Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, Hamas-affiliated media said early on Thursday, the latest group figure to be killed since Israel resumed its operations in the enclave.
Hamas Spokesperson Killed in Israeli Attack in Gaza
Hamas Spokesman Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua was killed Thursday in a predawn Israeli air attack targeting the town of Jabalia in the Northern Gaza Strip. “Al-Qanoua was martyred when the Israeli occupation army struck his tent in the Jabalia Al-Balad area,
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Why Benjamin Netanyahu Is Going Back to War
The public’s fears for the fate of the ceasefire and the hostages have become a struggle over the rule of law.
Netanyahu’s budget victory gives him room to pursue political agenda
The Israeli leader bought himself a form of insurance for up to 18 months as he navigates a constellation of conflicts at ...
Netanyahu Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet—And It's Not on the Battlefield
Netanyahu has thus far deflected the deluge of criticism. Addressing the Knesset earlier Wednesday, he asserted that "Israel ...
Why Israel's having some of its biggest protests since the war in Gaza began
They're demanding a deal between Israel and Hamas to release all the remaining hostages, and also demonstrating against ...
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Netanyahu intensifies talks with Hamas over hostage release
Israel continues negotiations with Hamas, demanding the release of 11 hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the ...
Netanyahu accuses media of echoing 'Hamas propaganda' as Gaza war resumes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave brief remarks on the resumption of fighting in Gaza on Tuesday, stating that ...
Irate anti-Hamas protester in Gaza says Oct. 7 massacre backfired ‘for all of our people,’ wants terror group overthrown
An angry Palestinian man protesting Hamas rule in Gaza condemned the Oct. 7 massacre and joined calls for Hamas to leave as ...
Israel’s New Spending Plan Is a Win for Netanyahu
A budget approved by Israel’s Parliament cements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s power and includes significant military ...
Palestinian death toll rises as Benjamin Netanyahu under fire from Israelis
More than two dozen Gazans were killed in just 24 hours as Israel shows no let-up in attacks, also opening fire on Hezbollah ...