Israeli lawmakers are advancing parts of a contentious plan by the right-wing government to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected later on Monday.
Tag: Israel
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U.S. Confronts Tight but Turbulent Relationship With Israel
President Biden has cautioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against pursuing a proposal to rein in Israel’s judiciary, a plan that has deeply divided Israeli society.
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A Letter to President Biden About Israel
Mr. President, this Israeli government needs another dose of your tough love about our shared interests and about U.S. strategic interests.
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Israel’s Identity Hangs in the Balance Over Judicial Overhaul
Lawmakers are set to vote Monday on whether to limit the Supreme Court’s power as one element of a government plan to overhaul judicial authority. It is part of a profound rift over Israel’s nature and future.
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Netanyahu Hospitalized for Heart Defect as Israel’s Turmoil Intensifies
Doctors said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “doing very well” after an unexpected heart procedure early Sunday. But the news only compounded the chaos over a government plan to limit judicial power.