A day after the firing of his defence minister, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to halt his bitterly contested judicial overhaul, according to an official. On Sunday night, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

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IN PICS | Israel protests: Thousands take to streets against Netanyahu and his judicial overhaul legislation

On Sunday night, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

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Protests in Israel against the judicial reform have been going on from the past three months now. The demonstrations which initially used to be peaceful now often end up in confrontation with the security forces. This time too the clashes erupted between security forces and protesters after they tried to block a highway in Tel Aviv.

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu at No. 10 Downing Street, on Friday (March 24). This comes as Netanyahu has been facing weeks of protests with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets across Israel over his proposed judicial overhaul.

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Israel's parliament has passed a new law that would prevent a Prime Minister from being declared unfit to hold office by the attorney general. It is considered to be in the interests of the incumbent, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial on corruption charges.

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Protesters have returned to streets of Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a compromise plan announced by the President and remained defined on pushing through the controversial judicial reforms.

Israel protests: Cracks in Israel's coalition government

Protesters launched a day-long disruptive campaign on Thursday to paralyze the country over the proposed revamp of the judiciary by the Israeli government, starting off with a manifestation outside the Jerusalem residence of ousted minister and Shas leader Arye Deri.

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The Israeli parliament on Tuesday decided to repeal a law banning four settlements in the occupied west bank. This allows jewish settlers to return to the locations. The knesset amended a 2005 law that had ordered their evacuation. Meanwhile, the US Said it was 'extremely troubled' by Israel's move to lift the ban. The parliamentary vote was passed, after it got 31 votes in favour and 18 votes against. It was immediately denounced by Palestinians. This is one of the first major steps taken by PM Netanyahu's hard-right coalition.

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The Israeli parliament on Tuesday decided to repeal a law banning four settlements in the occupied west bank. This allows jewish settlers to return to the locations. The knesset amended a 2005 law that had ordered their evacuation. Meanwhile, the US Said it was 'extremely troubled' by Israel's move to lift the ban. The parliamentary vote was passed, after it got 31 votes in favour and 18 votes against. It was immediately denounced by Palestinians. This is one of the first major steps taken by PM Netanyahu's hard-right coalition

Israel repeals 2005 law banning four West Banks settlements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a softening of his judicial overhaul plan on Monday but the opposition has still vowed to challenge its key legislation in the Supreme Court, setting stage for a constitutional showdown.

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After 11 consecutive weeks of mass demonstrations, Israel on Monday presented an amended version of its contentious judicial overhaul. Announcing the amendment Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party on Monday said that the bill to change the way judges are selected has been amended after a first-reading vote.

After 11 weeks of protests, Israel modifies key judicial reform

Protests in Israel against the planned judicial reforms have now entered their eleventh week. Demonstrators once again gathered in the city of Tel Aviv. Like every Saturday, this time too Israelis flocked the streets of Tel Aviv as part of nationwide demonstrations against the judicial overhaul. Waiving national flags, the demonstrators chanted slogans and marched across the streets. Israeli forces could be seen pushing the protesters away in an effort to disperse. But protesters continued to showcase their disapproval. As the bill moves towards ratification - protests too are getting intensified. Protesters here also tried to block a highway at the site. This led to scuffle as police tried to clear off the protesters.

Israel protests over judicial reforms, demonstrators scuffle with security forces

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (March 19) asked the country's military’s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi on Sunday (March 19) to contain a wave of protest from within the ranks over the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary.

Israel judicial reforms: PM Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservists’ protest

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked Article 49.3 of the French Constitution in a special procedure to push an unpopular pension reform bill through the National Assembly without a vote, amid shouts and chants from left-wing lawmakers brandishing placards against the reform.

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Israel’s new far-right government’s plan to overhaul its judicial system is facing tough resistance from reserve forces of the country’s military intelligence unit who have announced to halt their volunteer services from coming Sunday.

Israel’s elite reserve forces threaten to halt volunteer service in protest against legal reforms

Israel has been reeling with chaos over Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. 5% of its population has taken to protest the reforms. President Herzog says that the country is closer to civil war than it seems. Mohammed Saleh reports.

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Thousands of Israelis are up in arms against the government plans to give lawmakers more control of the judicial system. On Wednesday, President Isaac Herzog unveiled alternative changes to those plans, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected that proposal.

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The storm over Israel's planned judicial overhaul has escalated. The protests against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu are intensifying. The situation is so bad that Netanyahu has been forced to delay his visit to Germany. Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: The storm over Israel's planned judicial overhaul

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Protesters against the government’s judicial reform were planning to hold demonstrations in and around Tel aviv airport Wednesday, in an effort to disrupt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Germany on a state visit.

Protesters to clog airport access as Netanyahu to leave for Germany

The Israeli parliament approved at its first reading on Tuesday morning a bill limiting the Supreme Court’s ability to overturn laws it deems unconstitutional — a key element of a judicial reform package that has fuelled weeks of protests.

We are in a very serious situation : President Isaac Herzog