Israel's hard-right government has successfully passed a significant clause of its controversial judicial reform package in parliament, despite facing months of mass protests and concerns raised by its key ally, the United States.

Explained | What are Israel's judicial overhaul plans? Why are they controversial?

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Monday (July 24) passed a key clause of an overarching judicial reform bill that seeks to curtail the powers of the Supreme Court.

Israel passes controversial judicial reform law, protesters call for mass rallies

Protests erupted in Israel on Tuesday (July 11) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right coalition pushed ahead a controversial bill that seeks to curb the authority of the country's Supreme Court.

Israelis protest across country as Netanyahu’s bill to curb SC powers gets Knesset’s initial nod

In one of the biggest protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's justice system reforms, tens of thousands reportedly gathered on Saturday in Tel Aviv, Israel's top business hub.

Israel judicial reforms: Testing times for Netanyahu as countrywide protests expand

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to take ‘active steps’ to move forward with judicial overhaul plan this week

As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night.

Masses swell on streets in Israel over judicial reforms as Knesset reconvenes

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government.

Not satisfied by judicial reforms pause, Israelis continue protests, say revoke the bill

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

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