Herzog begins dialogue meetings

The step has been taken to mediate the national crisis over the government’s planned but delayed judicial reform plans. By Erin Viner Israeli President Isaac Herzog today met with Knesset…

Netanyahu submits to Ben-Gvir demand

The move came as part of agreement to stall the Israeli government’s contested judicial reform plan. By Erin Viner National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was reportedly the last hold-out amid…

Netanyahu halts reform plan

The Israeli leader declared the suspension of a decision on his government’s bitterly contested judicial reform plans amid concern that the worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition…

Israeli crisis tops Arab news

Enemies of the Jewish State have been paying close attention to domestic upheaval over the Netanyahu government’s contentious judicial reform. By Erin Viner The Israeli government plan to tighten parliament's…

Israel in Crisis

More than 100,000 Israelis protested outside the Knesset in Jerusalem today, as tens of thousands of others took to the streets at separate rallies nationwide, amid a general strike called…

2 soldiers hurt in Huwara terror attack

A Palestinian gunman opened fire at the troops in a drive-by shooting. By Erin Viner Two IDF soldiers were manning an Israeli army post in the Palestinian town of Huwara…

Israel, Poland end diplomatic crisis

Relations between the countries deteriorated over Poland's introduction of sensitive legislation related to the Holocaust and World War Two. By Erin Viner Relations were severely strained by implementation of a…

Defiant Netanyahu pushes reform

The Israeli leader faces not only intensifying public protests against his government’s planned judicial reform, but accusations from the Attorney General that he has broken the law. By Erin Viner…

Anti-gov’t protests sweep Israel

The nationwide demonstrations against judicial reform plans by the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue to gain momentum. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Tens of thousands of Israelis…

Israel lifts Samaria settlement ban

The move has prompted widespread concern. By Erin Viner In a 31-18 vote, the Knesset approved an amendment to the 2005 Disengagement Law – paving the way for the reconstruction…