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בנימין ביבי נתניהו, גלי בהרב מיארה, יריב לוין

The law that could let Israel’s government police itself | Explainer

The law allows Israel’s government to reject the attorney general’s legal opinions, appoint its own courtroom counsel and potentially ease Gali Baharav-Miara’s removal

Tova Zimuky | 07.15.26

Knesset passes sweeping law allowing government to override attorney general

The measure allows Israel’s government to reject the attorney general’s interpretation of the law, choose its own courtroom representation and potentially change the process for removing the current officeholder; Netanyahu absent from vote

Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 07.15.26

Knesset backs first reading of controversial attorney general bill that would split the role

Bill that constitutes a central pillar of the coalition's judicial reform plan advances; it splits the powers of the attorney general into an additional role for a prosecutor general; opponents say it politicizes the positions and could endanger democracy

Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 06.02.26

Say yes to Netanyahu's pardon request, but first start the healing

Opinion: The prime minister is right that his trial is causing rifts, but he is the one causing them; Therefore, it would be right that both parts of his request are fulfilled: First heal the rifts, then a pardon

Ben-Dror Yemini | 12.01.25

Moody’s delays Israel credit rating report, citing geopolitical uncertainty

Agency opts to publish warning notice to investors last week, citing country's internal political developments and ongoing fighting as causes for concern; sees mass protests as sign of resilience of democracy

Gad Lior | 03.30.25

שמחה רוטמן בישיבת סיעת הציונות הדתית בכנסת

New judicial reform passes Knesset—but does it threaten judicial independence?

Amir Weitmann, head of the Libertarian Caucus in the Likud, joined ILTV News last week to discuss a bill amending the Judicial Selection Committee

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 03.29.25

Israel passes controversial judicial reform bill, opposition boycotts vote

The bill, which passed 67-1 following 18-hour debate, restructures Judicial Selection Committee, reducing the influence of sitting judges and increasing political control over appointments

Sivan Hilaie, Gilad Cohen | 03.27.25

ביקור נשיא פרגוואי סנטיאגו פניה, טקס הפתיחה המחודשת של שגרירות פרגוואי בירושלים

If Netanyahu truly wants to reshape the Middle East, he needs a quiet home front

Opinion: Netanyahu faces historic choices: strike Iran’s nuclear program, pursue a costly hostage deal or focus on reshaping Israel’s democracy; with so many concerns converging at the same time, something has got to give

Nahum Barnea | 12.16.24

Coalition leaders debate controversial judicial reform and attorney general's future

Lawmakers deliberate dismissal of Baharav-Miara and revival of judicial reforms, facing resistance from Haredi leaders; FM Sa’ar urges caution, while Justice Minister Levin slams Supreme Court for rejecting compromise efforts

Moran Azulay, Tova Zimuky | 12.15.24

Israeli leaders demand probe into ex-prosecutor calling for military disobedience

Former state prosecutor Moshe Lador urges voluntary pilots to refuse service if Israel 'becomes a dictatorship' as government reintroduces some parts of plan to reform judiciary, sparking condemnation from across political spectrum

Ynet correspondents | 12.14.24

'The relationship between Trump and Netanyahu would only deepen if he were to be reelected' | Special interview

He’s a staunch supporter of Israel, deeply concerned about the rise of antisemitism in the US and confident that the former president will bring an end to the war; Ben Shapiro, one of the most influential Jewish voices in the world, discusses his new musical set to debut in Israel, drawing a line between the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the October 7 massacre

Sharon Kidon | 11.03.24

Justice minister must convene committee to select head of High Court, judges rule

Supreme Court has been without a president for a year; Yariv Levin responds by casting doubt on the legitimacy of the next president, who has yet to be chosen

Gilad Morag, Tova Zimuky, Moran Azulay | 09.08.24

שער ריאיון של בנימין נתניהו לעיתון "TIME"

Netanyahu: ‘Refusal to serve’ in army weakened Israel’s deterrence pre-October 7

PM says believes use of military service as political tool against government's judicial reform plan played crucial role in diminishing Israel's deterrence and emboldening adversaries

Ynetnews | 08.08.24

CIA task force gathers intel on Hamas leaders, hostages, report

Move ordered by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan comes after Hamas Oct. 7 prioritizing intelligence on physical and mental conditions of the hostages, after Israel's intelligence gathering on terror group ' had significant weaknesses'

Ynet | 01.13.24

Lapid: Threat to democracy weakened the country

After avoiding taking responsibility, opposition leader says judicial overhaul and subsequent protests weakened Israel in days leading up to Hamas attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.27.23

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