Israel News
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Israeli defence minister will remain in post, Netanyahu says in about-faceNetanyahu's government paused legislation on the overhaul to allow for compromise discussions with opposition parties following weeks of nationwide protests.WorldApr 10
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Israelis continue judicial reform protests amid security concernsTens of thousands of Israelis joined protests on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to tighten controls on the Supreme Court.WorldApr 8
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Israel must shift ‘its approach,’ Trudeau says as violence escalatesThe violence, which comes as Muslims mark the holy month of Ramadan and Jews prepare to mark Passover, has raised fears of a wider conflagration.CanadaApr 5
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Biden says he hopes Netanyahu ‘walks away’ from judicial overhaul planIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rebuffed President Joe Biden's suggestion that the premier 'walks away' from a contentious plan to overhaul the legal system.WorldMar 29
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Tensions in Israel begin to ease after Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaulCritics say the legislative package would hobble the country’s system of checks and balances. Protesters vowed to intensify their demonstrations.WorldMar 28
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Israel’s embassy in Canada reopens after Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaulThe strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers in health, transit and banking, among many other fields, could've paralyzed Israel’s economy.CanadaMar 27
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Mass strike breaks out in Israel over Netanyahu’s plan for judicial overhaulThe strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers, could paralyze large parts of Israel’s economy.WorldMar 27
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Israeli PM Netanyahu fires defence minister who opposed judicial overhaulIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant, a day after he called for a halt to the planned overhaul of Israel's judiciary that has fiercely divided the country.WorldMar 26
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Senators criticized for meeting right-wing Israeli politician, inviting him to CanadaAmir Ohana, the speaker of the Israeli parliament, has caused controversy for comments and policies that discriminate against Palestinians and other Muslims.PoliticsMar 3
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UN Security Council backs statement opposing Israel settlementsThe U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a watered-down statement strongly opposing Israel's continued construction and expansion of settlements Monday.WorldFeb 20
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