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By The JC Leader

Israel’s rightwing must accept compromise now

The very soul of Israel, and Jews everywhere, is at stake

1 min read

March 16, 2023 12:45

Newly elected Israeli president Isaac Herzog seen at the Israeli pariament on the day of the presidential elections, in Jerusalem, June 2, 2021. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Israelis grow gloomy on future of the country

Half say the situation is worse than before Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power

By JC Reporter

1 min read

March 16, 2023 12:43

Likud leader MK Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a vote in the plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 20, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** כנסת מליאה הצבעה חברי כנסת חוק פקודת המשטרה בנימין נתניהו יו"ר הליכוד

By Jonathan Freedland

The ranks of Netanyahu's critics are swelling week after week

Groups protesting the Israeli government used to be fringe, now they are being joined by thousands

4 min read

March 16, 2023 12:35

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 19, 2023. Photo by Yoav Dudkevitch/POOL ***POOL PICTURE, EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES, PLEASE CREDIT THE PHOTOGRAPHER AS WRITTEN - YOAV DUDKEVITCH/POOL*** *** Local Caption *** ישיבת ממשלה ראש הממשלה נתניהו משרד קבינט מדבר שרים

Tel Aviv police chief Ben-Gvir tried to remove is still in his job

Minister of National Security reportedly accused Amichai Eshed of being too soft on anti-government protesters

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

March 16, 2023 12:01

Tel Aviv police chief Ben-Gvir tried to remove is still in his job

Israel ‘on verge of collapse’ says former Mossad chief

Tamir Pardo issues warning as first reading of proposed judicial reforms was passed

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

March 16, 2023 12:00

Israelis protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv on March 11, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מחאה נגד הרפורמה המשפטית תל אביב הפגנה דגלי ישראל מפגיניפ

By Anshel Pfeffer

Desperate Herzog’s judiciary reform plan is dead on arrival

President finally launched his proposals for constitutional change in the knowledge that the government had already rejected it

4 min read

March 16, 2023 11:46

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends a Honorary Citizenship Ceremony in Tel Aviv, March 13, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** טקס אזרחות כבוד תל אביב עיר נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג

Dame Margaret Hodge: ‘It’s not pro-Israel to remain silent’

The veteran Labour MP calls for stronger protests against Israel’s government

By David Rose

3 min read

March 16, 2023 10:19

Dame Margaret Hodge: ‘It’s not pro-Israel to remain silent’

Herzog warns of ‘civil war’ and proposes compromise… but right rejects it

President issues plan on judicial reform but Likud-led coalition quickly voices its disapproval

By JC Reporter

1 min read

March 16, 2023 09:21

Israeli president Isaac Herzog attends the National Cup final match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Jerusalem on February 16, 2023. Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** גמר גביע המדינה כדורסל הפועל ירושלים מכבי תל אביב גמר גביע נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג

What do British Jews really think about Israel’s reforms?

London protest shows angst over the plans for Israel's judiciary is running high among British Jews, particularly among the young

By Felix Pope

2 min read

March 16, 2023 09:20

What do British Jews really think about Israel’s reforms?

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Netanyahu calls for unity, but presses on with reforms

Jewish unity is a sacred responsibility

Chief Rabbi urges unity as tensions rise over Israel's proposed judicial reforms

Israeli ambassador summoned in US after Knesset repeals ban on settlements

Biden urges compromise on Israeli judicial reform

Violence escalates as protestors take to Israel's streets for 11th week in a row

EU foreign-policy chief barred from official visits to Israel

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