Military reservists are key to Israel’s defense capacity and a shared sense of national mission. But after a new law curbing judicial power, scores of reservists have resigned — reflecting a widening rift in Israeli society.
Tag: Netanyahu, Benjamin
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Some Israelis Plan to Leave Amid Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul
Reacting to efforts by the government to take greater control of the judiciary, some people are transferring money overseas and applying for other passports if they are eligible.
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A Biden Peace Deal Between Saudi Arabia and Israel?
Senior Biden officials are in Riyadh on Thursday exploring the possibility of some kind of U.S.-Saudi-Israeli-Palestinian understanding.
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Plan Touching Netanyahu Corruption Case Angers Israel’s Opposition
The corruption case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is overseen by the attorney general. Lawmakers in his party proposed changing her role, prompting anger and a swift reversal.
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Israel’s Supreme Court to Hear Case Against Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul
The justices will hear petitions in September against a new law that curbs their own authority, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed ahead despite Israel’s political turmoil.