The controversy in Israel regarding the exemption of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students from military service has escalated, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delaying addressing the issue despite a High Court deadline.

The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a bill worth $17.6 billion in aid exclusively for Israel.

The Israeli Supreme Court recently overturned the reasonableness clause, a controversial part of Netanyahu's judicial changes, raising concerns of reigniting pre-October 7th tensions and a constitutional crisis in Israel.

In a significant ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its power, reversing a piece of legislation that aimed to weaken the judiciary.

Israeli citizens have returned to the streets for rallies on Saturday nights, but the atmosphere is quieter and more somber.

In a recent podcast, Haaretz New York correspondent Judy Maltz discusses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the U.S. and the unprecedented demonstrations against him by Israeli expats.

In a special episode for the Jewish New Year, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by guest David Remnick to reflect on the past year and discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's session on Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, the potential for a second term for Donald Trump, and Remnick's encounter with a prominent Jewish artist.

On September 12, 2023, a historic hearing took place at the Israeli Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by the Netanyahu government.

Protests have been sweeping across Israel for the past 37 weeks, primarily in response to the government's plans to overhaul the courts.

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered outside Israel's Supreme Court ahead of a hearing that will decide whether to overturn a bill that revokes a key part of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Daniel Gordis and Dahlia Scheindlin joined Forward's opinion editor, Laura E. Adkins, to discuss the potential outcomes of Israel's judicial overhaul.

In a recent episode of "Deal Or No Deal," hosts Yonit and Jonathan discussed various important topics, including a potential retreat by Benjamin Netanyahu on a judicial overhaul, an effort to remove the head of Israel's Holocaust museum, and a significant scientific advancement from the Weizmann Institute led by senior researcher Prof. Jacob Hanna.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, after his recent trip to Israel, commended both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the anti-Netanyahu protesters for their love and concern for Israel.

Representatives from Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's National Unity party are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a possible compromise on the judicial overhaul in Israel.

The IDF, long seen as a unifying force in Israeli society, is facing a crisis of unity amid challenges such as opposition by reservists to government plans and a proposed exemption for Haredi Jews from military service.

The article discusses the current crisis of unity within the IDF, the people's army of Israel.

Dame Helen Mirren discusses her role in the film "Golda," where she portrays Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is visiting Israel and engaging in various activities aimed at addressing the political crisis within the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a crisis within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as thousands of air force reservists have stopped reporting for duty in protest of measures that would weaken the independence of the Israeli Supreme Court.

The Biden administration is in the process of selecting the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, despite expectations that the nomination would be delayed until after the 2024 elections.

Protests against the Netanyahu-led government's judicial overhaul in Jerusalem have been ongoing for over 31 weeks, with the most recent demonstration drawing thousands of participants.

A Pittsburgh jury has sentenced the individual responsible for the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 to death, prompting discussions on the Jewish tradition's views on capital punishment.

The article discusses the passing of a law in the Israeli Knesset that amends a crucial paragraph in Israel's Basic Laws, removing the reasonableness standard.

The judicial overhaul being implemented by Benjamin Netanyahu's government poses a significant threat to the Israeli economy.

Yohanan Plesner, President of the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the challenges facing Israeli democracy as the government pushes for legislation to weaken the judicial branch.