Tag: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv are reluctant to acknowledge the impending ruling by the International Court of Justice on genocide charges brought against Israel by South Africa.
On Tuesday, an Israeli drone assassinated Hamas deputy chairman Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut, Lebanon.
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.
In this article, the author addresses the struggle of supporting Israel when there is a lack of trust in its government.
American Jewish giving to Israel has surged following a Hamas attack, with unprecedented levels of donations being raised for medical and military relief.
Israeli teenagers visiting a synagogue in New Jersey were shielded from news of their country being at war by their rabbi, who eventually had to gently break the news to them.
Recent missile attacks near the Gaza border have left Israelis, like David Levy, outraged at the government's perceived complacency and failure to respond effectively to Hamas aggression.
Dr. Nora Derbal, an expert on Saudi Arabia, argues that Saudi society is undergoing significant changes and that any potential normalization of relations with Israel should be seen in this broader context.
Despite warnings from the U.S., Israeli, and Ukrainian governments about the dangerous conditions due to an ongoing war, tens of thousands of Jewish men and boys are expected to travel to Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to honor Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
In late July, the Israeli government passed a bill known as the "reasonableness bill" to diminish the power of the Supreme Court and empower the legislature, sparking protests and concerns about Israel's future as a liberal democratic state.
During his visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with representatives of the Israeli protest movement against the government's judicial overhaul.
On July 24, the Knesset voted to abolish the criterion of reasonableness as the basis for judicial oversight of government decisions and appointments in Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited by Moroccan King Mohammed VI to visit Morocco following Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara.
In 2023, Israel experienced a transformative year in politics with the birth of a movement aimed at strengthening liberal democracy.
In the wake of mass protests and public anger, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to suspend his plan to undermine the country's judicial system.
Amid significant protests in Israel over judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu, including a strike that paralyzed the country, Netanyahu agreed to temporarily halt the legislation to prevent potential civil unrest.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides is facing criticism for his involvement in domestic Israeli politics.
In this episode, Joel Finkelstein and Pamela Paresky discuss the dangers of the antisemitic conspiracy theory movement QAnon and the need to take steps to stop it.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics.
Israel's new government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, was sworn in recently.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted for corruption, marking the first time a serving prime minister in Israel will face criminal charges.
With the Israeli elections approaching, the hosts discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's push for annexation, the Trump administration's support for him, and Benny Gantz's views on territorial compromise.
With Israel's election approaching on September 17, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the recent developments in the campaign season.
In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the recommendations for indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel for alleged bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, with his party standing by him while opposition leaders call for his resignation.
After a severe earthquake struck Mexico, killing over 200 people, Israel swiftly mobilized a search and rescue team to assist in the aftermath.