Israel passes law protecting Netanyahu as protests continue

Israel passes law protecting Netanyahu as protests continue

Israel’s Parliament on Thursday passed the first of several laws that make up its contentious judicial overhaul as protesters opposing the changes staged another day of demonstrations aimed at raising alarm over what they see as the country’s descent toward autocracy. Thousands of people protested throughout the country, blocking traffic on main highways and scuffling … Read more

Israel PM Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservist protest

Israel PM Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservist protest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem Sunday, March 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the military’s chief of staff on March 19 to contain a wave of protest from within the ranks over a contentious government plan to … Read more