Knesset advances first batch of judicial reform bills
Bills include the override clause, which would permit the Knesset to re-legislate laws struck down by the Supreme Court as "unconstitutional."
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Jewish groups boycott Israeli minister as he begins US visit
The Zionist Organization of America and Orthodox Union are the only Jewish organizations to publicly confirm they will meet Bezalel Smotrich.
'Day of resistance' rocks Israel, disrupts airport activity ahead of PM's trip
Parents and children demonstrated across the country ahead of school drop off and some protesters barricaded the offices of a conservative think tank helping to spearhead the judicial changes.
High Court rules in favor of Zoom weddings, all but legalizing civil marriage in Israel
Justices rejects state's appeal against civil marriages performed online through the US state of Utah, which became popular in 2020 during the pandemic. Decision draws both praise and criticism, with opponents saying it will "erase the Jewish identity of the state."
Israelis celebrate Purim with usual fanfare
A beloved holiday, Purim is celebrated with costumes, parades, parties, festive meals and the reading of the Book of Esther.
'There is room for protest and disagreements, but there is no room for refusal to serve'
PM Netanyahu slams refusal by reserve pilots to serve in protest of the judicial reform, saying "this will not be allowed to gain a foothold."
Compromise on judicial reform 'closer than ever,' president says
"There are agreements behind the scenes on most things. Now it's up to our national leadership," Isaac Herzog says.
'Don't call us objectors; don't erase 20 years of service'
A reserve pilot defends a group of fellow airmen who announced their plan to skip out on reserve duty in protest of the judicial reform.
As pilots' protest intensifies, former IAF chiefs appeal to PM to end judicial crisis
According to Israel Hayom sources, reservists in two squadrons have explored the possibility of not showing up for part or all the routine training days if they are called up, a day after members of the IAF's 69th Squadron said they would skip one day of training.
In apparent nod to critics, judicial reform to be tweaked
Israel Hayom learns that controversial provision barring judicial review of basic laws would only be in effect in cases where they are passed by two separate Knessets.