Netanyahu suspends judicial reform, protests to rage on
Pro, anti-government protests were ongoing in Jerusalem • Labor union cancels planned strike after Netanyahu's announcement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
Netanyahu suspends judicial reform: I will not lead Israel to civil war
ByELIAV BREUER Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool)Go to the full article > >
Judicial Selection Committee changes approved for last two readings
Critics of the reform reflected on the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Galant and the tens of thousands of protesters that had taken to the street in response.
ByMICHAEL STARR MK Simcha Rothman is seen gesturing amid a chaotic session of the Knesset Law and Constitution Committee in Jerusalem during a debate on judicial reform, on February 13, 2023.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Police deploy stun grenades during Tel Aviv protests
Israelis continue to protest following Netanyahu's statement
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF An aerial view shows protesters attending a demonstration against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >
Opposition split on how to handle Netanyahu's judicial reform freeze
Lapid said that if indeed the legislation would come to a "real and complete" stop, he was prepared to enter dialogue at the president's residence.
ByELIAV BREUER Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid addresses protesters at a demonstration after against the government's judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Demonstrations to continue over the weekend - protest organizers
Organizers also said that local protests are expected to take place throughout the country on Tuesday.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF An aerial view shows protesters attending a demonstration against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >
US, UK welcome Netanyahu’s decision to pause judicial reform
"All of that concern comes from ... a place of respect and friendship and admiration for the Israeli people, for Israel as a country and for Israel's democracy," Kirby said.
Netanyahu suspends judicial reform - now is the time to move forward - comment
The judicial reform was a personal, not national matter - the hope now is that a real dialogue will begin.
ByYAAKOV KATZ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Arye Deri in the Knesset on March 27, 2023(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Israeli airspace opens after Ben-Gurion Airport lifts strike
This announcement followed a previous statement saying there would be no flights leaving Ben-Gurion Airport in protest of the judicial reform.
Polish Deputy FM says Israel consulted on judicial overhaul, then backtracked
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski spoke out as the Histadrut called a nationwide strike to protest the government's judicial reform process.
