More than 200-thousand people took to the streets across Israel on Saturday to protest against the laws being pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In Tel Aviv alone, where weekend demonstrations have become customary, more than 160-thousand protesters carrying national flags and banners, marched and chanted slogans denouncing the reforms.

Israel: Clashes erupt during protests against judicial reforms, protesters clash with police

Aerial view shows powerful images from the protests against Benjamin Netanyahu's justice plans

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the United Nations call to suspend the Judicial Reform Plan. The Prime Minister denounced the UN call as 'absurdity'. This after the Israeli lawmakers moved closer towards boosting politicians power over the courts.

Israel judicial reforms row: PM Benjamin Netanyahu slams UN as 'absurd'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushed ahead with the controversial judicial overhaul bill. The Knesset passed the first reading of the bill by a vote of 63-47.

Israel: First reading of Legal Reforms Bill passes by a vote of 63-47

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of attacking a tanker with Israeli links earlier this month. The assault resulted in 'minor' damages to the ship, as reported by AFP.

Benjamin Netanyahu blames Iran for attacking an Israeli-linked tanker

Protests in Israel against the government's contentious judicial reforms are continuing unabated. They have now entered the sixth week and are growing stronger as the government shows no signs of rolling them back.

Israel: Protests enter sixth week, protesters claim Israel's democracy at stake

The United States ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said that Prime Minister Netanyahu should slow down the progress on the controversial judicial overhaul which has sparked protests for weeks.

'Pump the breaks, slow down': US envoy tells Israeli PM on judicial changes; Jerusalem hits back

Dramatic images emerge from Israel protests as people chant 'democracy', beat drums

Israel says it is considering a bigger offensive against Palestine, East Jerusalem and West Bank. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised the strongest response in dealing with the spate of Palestinian attacks including a deadly ramming attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu promises strong action against Palestinian attackers

Israeli government has submitted a bill to Knesset, which is aimed at restoring Shas party leader Aryeh Deri to his ministerial positions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week was forced to fire Deri after the High Court of Justice ruled that the recently convicted lawmaker could not serve as a cabinet minister.

Israel moves to restore Aryeh Deri as minister

Anti-government protests in Israel against the controversial legal reforms continued for the fifth week on Saturday (February 4) with thousands of demonstrators, braving the rain, swarming Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street, with signs criticising the establishment.

'Save Israel's democracy from Netanyahu': Anti-govt protests continue for fifth week

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday (February 1) carried out a raid on United States President Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation amidst a row over classified documents being found in his home and think tank.

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a 'swift action' to the killings in Israel's Synagogue attack. Following a brief car-chase, the 21-year-old assailant was later shot dead by the police.

Jerusalem shooting: 21-YO shooter shot dead by police; Israel PM Netanyahu vows 'swift action'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (January 24) made a surprise visit to Jordan to hold talks with King Abdullah amid increasing tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem.

Explained: Why is Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to Jordan important?

Israel Attack: PM Netanyahu vows for 'swift action'

Amid the diplomatic tensions over the Al-Aqsa mosque controversy, Jordan's King Abdullah held a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Jordan's Royal Court, Abdullah told Netanyahu that Israel should respect the historic legal status-quo in the holy Al-Aqsa mosque and not violate it.

Jordan's King Abdullah, Israel's Netanyahu discuss Al-Aqsa mosque tensions

Jordan's King Abdullah meets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discuss Al-Aqsa tensions

At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a mass shooting in a predominantly Asian city in southern California, police said on Sunday (January 22), with the suspect still at large.

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Israel has seen yet another protest against its new judicial reforms. This comes just a week after thousands held demonstrations against the reforms in key cities of Israel.

Israel: Protests against judicial reforms take place, Benjamin Netanyahu slams protests

Protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to reform the judicial system rock Israel. Ghadi Francis brings you all the updates on this week's The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: Israeli PM faces backlash over new legal reforms

The High Court of Justice in Israel has overturned the appointment of Shas leader Aryeh Deri from the posts of interior minister and health minister in its latest ruling, with 10 judges backing the order and one voting against it.

Israel’s high court strikes down Shas leader Aryeh Deri’s appointment as minister over tax offenses

Israel's Supreme Court ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to remove his senior minister Aryeh Deri over a past tax fraud conviction. The minister in question is Netanyahu's Health and Interior Minister.

Israel PM Netanyahu ordered to remove Health & Interior Minister Aryeh Deri

Israel's Supreme Court ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to remove his senior minister Aryeh Deri over a past tax fraud conviction.

Israel's Supreme Court orders Netanyahu to remove minister Aryeh Deri

Massive protests erupted in Israel last weekend as thousands of people took to the streets to oppose judicial reforms being rolled out by the right-wing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Explained: What are Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reforms that have sparked massive protests in Israel?

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