PM stops bill against Christian proselytizing
The bill was never advanced, but it drew widespread attention in the American evangelical world this week.
Israel
Knesset passes first bill in controversial legal overhaul as protests resume nationwide
By a 61-to-47 final vote, the Knesset approved the bill under which prime ministers can be deemed unfit – and compelled to step aside – either if they or three-quarters of cabinet ministers declare them so on physical or psychological grounds.
Newsmax in rare attack on Israel for anti-proselytizing bill
The outlet says the measure would "outlaw talk about Jesus." Evangelical Christian leaders call on PM to block bill that would punish attempts to solicit conversion with imprisonment.
'We have no country without an army' Netanyahu tells recruits
The prime minister visits the Tel Hashomer Base in Ramat Gan for an induction ceremony amid soldiers refusing to serve over judicial reforms.
Knesset repeals 2005 act on West Bank settlement pullout
"Seventeen years of attempts, an uncompromising struggle, and a strong belief in the righteousness of this path converged into one moment today,” says MK Yuli Edelstein, who sponsored the measure.
Coalition's scaling back of reform pace fails to calm protest
Monday's coalition statement used more circumspect language than in the original bill introduced on Jan 4, but said it would continue to check the power of judges on the selection panel to use what it deemed an "automatic veto" over nominations to the bench.
Israelis protest against planned judicial overhaul for 11th week
As the changes head toward ratification, the protests have escalated, affecting the economy – the shekel has slipped – and extending to a threat by some military reservists not to heed call-up orders.
Ben-Gvir calls for dismissal of attorney general
The national security minister says Gali Baharav-Miara is acting as the de facto opposition leader, having "automatically rejected any decision or bill backed by the government or those related to it."
Protests intensify nationwide amid deadlocked talks on judicial reform
Thousands take to the streets in "Day of National Disruption" for third week in a row. In Jerusalem, demonstrators drew a red streak on the streets leading to the Supreme Court and a small flotilla of boats was blocking the shipping lane off the coast of the northern city of Haifa.
Hasty judicial reform could weaken the courts, Bank of Israel chief tells CNN
Amir Yaron says that in Israel and globally, "we are seeing stickiness of inflation", particularly in services. So we are determined absolutely determined to bring inflation back down to its target."