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Israeli defence minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday called on the government to halt legislation on changes to the judiciary, saying the bitter dispute over the measures poses a danger to national security.

Reuters

Israelis Protest Ahead of Crunch Week for Justice Reforms

Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday against a controversial judicial overhaul by the hard-right government, ahead of a key week expected to see more legislative steps and mass protests. The latest demonstration to hit Israel's commercial hub came days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on…

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Netanyahu Calls on Major Powers to Increase Pressure on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged major international powers to step up pressure and increase deterrence against Iran. According to the Israeli premier’s Facebook page, Netanyahu, who is on an official visit to London, discussed with his British counterpart, Rishi Sunak, the Iranian nuclear file, and praised Britain’s firm position…

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A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

The Iranian drone attack that struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, is just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria

The Independent UK

Israeli PM Netanyahu met by protesters on visit to London

Hundreds demonstrate against Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul Israeli judiciary as he arrives to meet PM Rishi Sunak.

Al Jazeera

Liel Abada a major Celtic injury doubt for Rangers as Israel boss maps out recovery timeline after training knock

The forward will miss Israel's Euro 2024 double header against Kosovo and Switzerland.

Daily Record

Watchdog: Israel Promotes Bids for 1,000 Settlement Homes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government authorized construction bids for over a thousand new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, a watchdog group reported Friday, despite an Israeli pledge to halt settlement construction as part of efforts to curb a deadly wave of…

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Tens of thousands visit Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa for first Friday prayers of Ramadan

Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers flocked to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan for noon prayers, which passed peacefully amid tight security imposed after months of escalating tension and violence.

Reuters

UN commission ends hearings on rights abuses in Israel, Palestine

The commission of inquiry spoke to witnesses, including relatives and colleagues of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh.

Al Jazeera

Watchdog: Israel promotes bids for 1,000 settlement homes

An Israeli watchdog group says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government has authorized construction bids for over a thousand new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem

The Independent UK

Muslims Pray at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa at Start of Ramadan

Tens of thousands of worshippers attended Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the first in the holy month of Ramadan, AFP correspondents said, amid heightened tensions in the region. Authorities said the prayers at Islam's third holiest site passed peacefully despite concerns over a recent surge in violence in…

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Sunak lightly challenges Netanyahu as protesters accuse Israel PM of ‘destroying democracy’

Shouts of ‘shame’ follow the Israeli prime minister to his meeting in Downing Street

The Independent UK

Benjamin Netanyahu jeered in London as Rishi Sunak urges him to ‘uphold democratic values’

Rishi Sunak stressed to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the “importance of upholding democratic values” as he faced an angry backlash against deeply controversial judicial reforms.

Evening Standard

Israeli Attorney General Warns Netanyahu Defied Conflict of Interest Rule

Israel's attorney general on Friday warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he has violated the Supreme Court's conflict of interest ruling, which barred him from direct involvement in his government's divisive plans for a judicial overhaul. Netanyahu’s far-right government has barreled ahead with plans to weaken the Supreme Court and…

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The Independent UK

Israeli AG warns Netanyahu defied conflict of interest rule

Israel’s attorney general has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he violated the Supreme Court’s conflict of interest ruling, which barred him from direct involvement in his government’s divisive plans for a judicial overhaul

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak can’t afford to ignore Israel’s collapsing democracy – it’s everyone’s problem

Interference in the judicial system by the rogue Netanyahu government threatens to wreak havoc in the Middle East, says economist Eran Yashiv

The Independent UK

UK demonstrators protest Israeli leader's visit to London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to his Downing Street office while demonstrators gathered nearby to protest Netanyahu's right-wing policies

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UK Demonstrators Protest Israeli Leader’s Visit to London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Benjamin Netanyahu at his official residence in London on Friday as protesters shouting “Shame!” in Hebrew demonstrated against the Israeli leader’s right-wing policies and his plans to overhaul the country’s judiciary. Netanyahu had to pass by hundreds of protesters waving Israeli flags and waving…

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Protests as Sunak welcomes under-fire Israeli PM Netanyahu to Downing Street

Mr Netanyahu is facing a corruption trial and protests over judicial reforms at home.

Reuters

UK's Sunak raises concerns over Israel's judiciary with Netanyahu

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stressed the importance of upholding democratic values when he received Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for talks on Friday, referring to a move to overhaul Israel's judiciary that has stirred mass protests.

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Military Sources in Tel Aviv: Hezbollah Built 30 Watchtowers on Borders

Military sources in Tel Aviv said Thursday that Hezbollah’s “Al-Rudwan Unit” has established in the past six months, 30 new watchtowers at the Lebanese-Israeli border, forcing the Israeli army to take several secret and open measures to confront them. The 18-meter-high towers are manned 24 hours a day by Hezbollah…

The Independent UK

Watch as Sunak welcomes Israeli prime minister to Downing Street amid backdrop of protests

Watch as Rishi Sunak welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, to 10 Downing Street.

The Guardian - US

How far-right American Jews are enabling Netanyahu’s court takeover

Rabbi Gilad Kariv, a Labour party member of Israel’s parliament, warns ultra-conservative members are pushing tighter controls

The Guardian - UK

Sunak emphasises need to uphold democracy at Netanyahu No 10 talks

Israeli prime minister greeted by hundreds of protesters during London visit to discuss security

Reuters

Israel's attorney general: Netanyahu involvement in judicial overhaul is illegal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's violated the law by saying he would get personally involved in a judicial overhaul plan, the attorney-general said on Friday.

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