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Israel’s Leaders Advance Key Part of Judicial Overhaul but Delay Rest
The government vowed to press on with a plan to take more control over appointing judges. But other changes were postponed in a move that was presented as a concession.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Protests Often Begin on Apps
A movement against the government’s judicial overhaul plan is a grass-roots affair spread by word of mouth and WhatsApp messaging groups.
An Effort to Resolve Israel’s Impasse Stalls on How to Pick Judges
Mediators say the government and its opponents agree on some changes to a judiciary overhaul plan that has divided the country. But the process of appointing new judges remains a major obstacle.
Israeli Government Rejects President’s Judicial Compromise
President Isaac Herzog presented an outline he had hoped would calm the country and avert a constitutional crisis, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately rejected the framework.
Israel Says It Killed a Bomber Who Probably Entered From Lebanon
Officials said that the man was behind a roadside blast in northern Israel, most likely after having crossed the border secretly, in a rare incident along the frontier.
Israel’s Internal Turmoil
Why is it happening at this stage of Netanyahu’s career?
Putin and Netanyahu Show Why Bad Things Happen to Bad Leaders
The two leaders have gotten an awful lot wrong.
The Tech Worker With a 4-Hour Commute From the West Bank to Tel Aviv
Moha Alshawamreh is among the few Palestinians who work in Israel’s tech industry. His commute shows both the inequities of life in the West Bank and an exception to them.
Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu
Israel had long hoped to isolate Iran and seal ties with Saudi Arabia. A thaw between Riyadh and Tehran has complicated that goal — and was perceived as politically damaging to the prime minister.
Interpreting the Week’s Most Important Stories
The larger themes behind the protests in Israel, the U.K.’s tough new immigration plan and a fight over U.S. labor unions.
Protests and the Future of Democracy in Israel
A government plan to overhaul the Supreme Court has prompted some of the biggest demonstrations in the country’s history.
Israel Judicial Overhaul: What Led to Protests of Netanyahu’s Plan
Israeli society is locked in a deep dispute over the future of its judiciary and democracy. The conflict is rooted in shifts of the last three decades.
Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel
The Saudi crown prince is seeking a civilian nuclear program and security assurances from President Biden, a steep price for an agreement long sought by Israel.
Mass Protests Over Government’s Court Plans Sweep Israel
A demonstration against the government’s proposed judicial overhaul blocked a road to Israel’s main airport, disrupting a visit by the U.S. defense secretary.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Plan Ignites Debate Among American Jews
Jewish American leaders are denouncing a proposal by the country’s right-wing government to weaken the power of the country’s judiciary, in ways that some call unusually forceful.
American Jews, You Have to Choose Sides on Israel
The effect of Netanyahu’s policies can’t be dismissed.
As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise
Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to restrict judicial independence have divided Israel. But a small group of academics has met privately with lawmakers in a search for middle ground.
6 Palestinians Killed After Israeli Raid in West Bank Clashes
The Israeli military said one of those killed was suspected in the fatal shooting of two Israeli brothers in the West Bank village of Huwara, which set off revenge attacks by Jewish settlers.
Spying by Mexico’s Armed Forces Brings Fears of a ‘Military State’
This is the first time a paper trail has emerged to prove definitively that the Mexican military spied on citizens who were trying to expose its misdeeds.
Protests Over Netanyahu’s Judiciary Overhaul Spread to Israel’s Military
The military leadership is concerned that anger over the government’s plan, with some pilots saying they will skip some training sessions and operations, could diminish military capabilities.
Michael Bloomberg: Israel Is Courting Disaster
Netanyahu’s new government plan to overhaul the judiciary will harm Israel’s security, democracy and economy.
In West Bank, New Armed Groups Emerge, and Dormant Ones Stir
The small but influential Lions’ Den network has attracted young Palestinians disappointed by their leaders and angry at Israeli violence. Veteran fighters are restless, too.
Video: How an Israeli Raid on a Safe House Ended With Civilians Killed
A New York Times analysis of videos shows how an Israeli raid to capture Palestinian gunmen rippled into one of the most violent encounters in the West Bank in decades.
Netanyahu’s Grip Loosens Amid Israel Turmoil
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised stability, but two months into his new tenure, Israeli divisions have deepened, West Bank violence has escalated and splits have emerged in his coalition.
Netanyahu Is Shattering Israeli Society
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack on the judiciary is throwing Israel into chaos.
Ahmed Qurei, Former Palestinian Premier and Peace Envoy, Dies at 86
A member of the old guard of Palestinian leaders, Mr. Qurei was a principal architect of the Oslo Accords, the first peace agreement with Israel.
Revenge Attacks After Killing of 2 Israeli Brothers Leave West Bank on Edge
Settlers burned and vandalized hundreds of cars and homes in four Palestinian villages, according to Israeli rights groups and Palestinian officials, and the area was braced for more violence.
West Bank Attack Kills 2 Israelis as Middle East Officials Meet in Jordan
A Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis as American, Israeli and Arab officials met to discuss ways to lower tensions. Then Jewish settlers went on a rampage.
In Ukraine War, Talking About Peace Is a Fight of Its Own
Russia and the West have argued for months about which side is more willing to negotiate, with the world as an audience.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
At Least 10 Palestinians Killed During Israeli Raid in West Bank
A gunfight broke out between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen during an Israeli operation to arrest Palestinian fighters. Ten Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others wounded.
Israel Unlikely to Extradite Mexico’s Ex-Official Wanted Over Missing Students
The Mexican authorities say Tomás Zerón tortured witnesses and tampered with evidence in a crucial investigation into the 2014 disappearance of 43 students.
Protesters Rally in Jerusalem as Israel’s Leaders Look to Rein in Judges
Two contentious bills were scheduled to come up for an initial vote in the country’s Parliament on Monday, including one that would reduce the power of the Supreme Court.
Netanyahu’s Judicial Coup Could Destroy His Start-Up Nation
The greatest risk to Israel in the prime minister’s radical judicial plan is now coming into focus.
Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Plan Divides Even Israel’s Religious Right
A plan to limit judicial influence set off a rancorous debate, mass protests and even fears of political violence. Now, some among the government’s religious right-wing base are breaking ranks.
Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Sparks Huge Protests in Israel
As Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pressed ahead with plans to limit judicial influence, Israelis thronged to unusually large rallies.
Biden’s 46 Words About Israel at a Critical Moment
The president’s statement could energize opposition to Netanhayu’s plan to weaken judicial independence.
There Is Glory and God in Our Struggles
We don’t need the Black Hebrew Israelites to invent our story.
At Least 2 Dead as Driver Rams Bus Stop in East Jerusalem
A man drove a car into a group of civilians outside an Israeli settlement in what the police described as a terrorist attack. A 6-year-old was among those killed.
Israeli Raid Kills at Least 5 Palestinians in West Bank
The Israeli Army said the deaths near Jericho came during an operation to arrest gunmen accused of attempting an attack. This year has been the deadliest start for Palestinians in the West Bank in a decade and a half.
In West Bank, Settlers Sense Their Moment After Far Right’s Rise
After a surge in violence, there are fears of a wider escalation in the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers see an opportunity, and Palestinians fear what’s next.
Israel’s Government Pushes Home Demolitions as Violence Surges
Israel defends its policy of leveling the family homes of Palestinians accused of attacks on its citizens as a deterrent. Critics say it is illegal and ineffective.
Netanyahu Juggles Competing Goals Over Palestinian Attacks
After a deadly week, Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic calls for a harsh crackdown, and international pressure to moderate. It’s a familiar balancing act — but with one major difference.
Blinken Meets With Palestinian Leader After Surge in Violence
Following talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem, the U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, met the Palestinian leadership in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah amid a sharp rise in tensions in the region.
Blinken Heads to West Bank After Surge in Violence
After meeting Israeli officials in Jerusalem, the U.S. secretary of state will meet the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah amid a sharp rise in tensions in the region.
Blinken to Meet Netanyahu at Turbulent Moment for Israel
The secretary of state will sit down with the Israeli prime minister as violence and mass protests rattle his country.
Israel Launched Drone Attack on Iranian Facility, Officials Say
While the target’s purpose is unclear, the city of Isfahan is a major center of Iranian missile production, research and development.
As Israelis Grieve, Some Palestinians Exult, and Some Fear What’s Next
Two Palestinians shot a dozen Israelis, seven fatally, over the weekend. In the aftermath, the attackers’ relatives expressed a mixture of pride and dread.
Palestinian Man Fatally Shot as Violence Continues With Israel Forces
Tensions and violence have gripped the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jerusalem for days after an Israeli military raid on Thursday killed nine people.