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Knesset passes controversial judicial reform law in overnight voting marathon

The legislation represents a key victory for the Netanyahu government but has been criticised as an ‘attack on Israeli democracy’

By Jacob Jaffa

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The Knesset has passed a controversial bill as part of the Netanyahu government's judicial reform programme (Image: Flash90)
More than 100,000 Israelis joined anti-government protests across the country on Saturday night (Image: Getty)
Protests

More than 100,000 Israelis take to the streets in nationwide protest over Gaza War

By Jane Prinsley

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JERUSALEM, UNSPECIFIED - MARCH 19: A protester wears a mask of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally against the Israeli government on March 19, 2025 in Jerusalem. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to dismiss the director of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Ronen Bar, citing "ongoing distrust" during a time of war after the internal security organisation responsible for monitoring Palestinian militant groups released a report acknowledging its failures in the October 7 attacks. The report also criticised Mr Netanyahu, stating that government policies contributed to the events. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
Shin Bet

Israeli High Court issues injunction to stop firing of Shin Bet chief by Netanyahu cabinet

By Jane Prinsley

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A banner held by Israeli protesters outside the Israeli embassy in London called for a ceasefire and said "We are not our government". The group also demanded the release of the hsotages held by Hamas in Gaza (Photo: Yair Perry)
Israeli Politics

British Jews urged to join Israelis in protest against Netanyahu

By Jane Prinsley

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Under threat: Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, arriving for a cabinet meeting in 2023 (Photo: Getty Images)
Yaakov Katz

By Yaakov Katz

Dismissing Israel’s Attorney-General is a distraction from government’s failures

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Far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich confirmed he is working on an 'operational plan' to resettle some Palestinians from Gaza to countries like Jordan and Egypt (Image: Getty)
Israeli Politics

Smotrich working on ‘operational plan’ to resettle displaced Palestinians outside of Gaza

By Jacob Jaffa

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Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to court for the latest hearings in his ongoing corruption trial (Image: Getty)
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu hits out at ‘nonsense charges’ as he returns to court to testify in corruption trial

By Jacob Jaffa

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