Estimated 600,000 rally in Jerusalem in support of judicial reform
Anti-government protesters are arrested in Tel Aviv after Economy Minister Nir Barkat and his security team are attacked.
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Israelis protest legal changes before nation's 75th birthday
“This is not about so-called judicial reform, it’s about democracy,” Sheila Katz, head of the National Council of Jewish Women, said from the rally in central Tel Aviv – a sea of blue-and-white national flags.
PM, Opposition to join forces in call for unity on Memorial Day
"We would support every initiative that would honor the fallen's memory and the bereaved families during that day," Opposition Leader Yair Lapid says after Netanyahu calls for "preserving the sanctity" of annual remembrance events.
Lapid to boycott Independence Day ceremony in protest of judicial reform
"If national unity were so important to you, you would not have dismantled our democracy, and you would have gone to work on behalf of the citizens of Israel," Opposition Leader Yair Lapid says.
Herzog hopeful for 'constitutional moment' in judicial reform talks
The president warns Israel's enemies against interpreting the country’s internal divisions as a sign of military weakness, saying "Don’t fool yourselves. We have always been united when it comes to our defense and security."
Netanyahu says Gallant to remain defense minister, vows to tackle terror
The prime minister criticizes the previous government, saying terrorist attacks doubled under its tenure. He also blames the Israel-Lebanon gas deal and threats from Israeli soldiers not to serve for the recent wave of terror attacks.
Netanyahu's coalition losing public support, new poll shows
Benny Gantz’s State Party made the biggest gain in popularity with 29 seats.
Israel Police claim protester beaten by mounted officer had attacked his horse
The video, published on social media, caused a strong reaction, with Israel Police Chief Yaakov Shabtai on Sunday ordering Tel Aviv District Chief Ami Eshed to investigate the incident.
'Fired' defense minister may yet keep his job
Gallant – whose criticism of the Netanyahu-led government's planned judicial reform led to his dismissal – was still on the job, apparently in limbo.
Protests against judicial reform continue despite talks
According to reports, some 450,000 demonstrators joined various protests in Tel Aviv and elsewhere in Israel. Earlier, organizers said protests were planned in 150 locations across the country.