Judicial reform
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Former leaders of Israel's security services are speaking out against PM Netanyahu's policies

Over 180 former senior officials — some of whom were appointed by Netanyahu — from Mossad, Shin Bet, military and police have united against steps they say will shatter Israel's resilience.

published on : 13th September 2023
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Israeli Supreme Court hears first challenge to PM Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul

The hearing on Tuesday puts the country's senior justices in the unprecedented position of deciding whether to accept limits to their own powers.

published on : 12th September 2023
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Israel's government has passed the first part of its legal overhaul. The law's ripples are dramatic

Despite the fraught atmosphere, Netanyahu's allies say they are moving forward on the overhaul. Here's a look at how the overhaul could affect Israel in the coming months.

published on : 26th July 2023
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As contentious judicial 'reform' becomes law in Israel, Netanyahu cements his political legacy

A country once known for left-leaning politics now has a right-wing government dominated by Jewish religious nationalists who spearheaded the efforts to curb judicial checks on executive power.

published on : 25th July 2023
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Israel braces for unrest over Netanyahu's divisive judicial reform

"A black day for Israeli democracy," read the blackened front pages of three of the country's top newspapers on Tuesday, carrying an advert by opponents of the judicial reforms.

published on : 25th July 2023
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Netanyahu to have pacemaker fitted ahead of vote on controversial judicial reforms on July 23

"The doctors tell me that I will be free and I will be released from the hospital tomorrow afternoon and will be able to go to the Knesset to vote," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

published on : 23rd July 2023