Israel is facing a fresh wave of protests against the government's proposed judicial reforms. round two of disruption day protests are on as the coalition government's bill to remake the legal and judicial system is still on hold. Protesters took to the streets as they don't want their opposition to the government's move to lose steam

Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets

On Thursday morning, as part of the latest disruption Day against the government's judicial reform initiative, protesters engaged in acts of civil disobedience across the nation, including blocking major roadways. While this was going on, activists held protests in front of the residences of prominent cabinet members and state religious institutions.

Judicial reforms protest | Israel witnesses another day of disruption, protesters block highway

Israel has marked its 75th Independence Day amid protests and political divisions between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu`s "contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary". The celebration on Tuesday began at sundown, with an official torch-lighting ceremony held at the Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. As Netanyahu spoke at the state ceremony for the fallen soldiers at Mount Herzl, protesters rallied outside the site, Xinhua news agency reported.

Israel marks 75th Independence Day amid protests in Tel Aviv

Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, overshadowed by a battle over the judiciary that has opened up some of the deepest social divisions since the foundation of the country in 1948.

Israel celebrates 75th Independence Day

Due to widespread social disagreements on the government's judicial reform initiative, opposition leader Yair Lapid declared on Wednesday that he would not participate in the customary torch-lighting ceremony that would mark the end of Memorial Day and the beginning of Independence Day next week.

Israel protests: Yair Lapid urges demonstrators not to protest on Memorial Day

The trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's case 1000 is reportedly set to resume, local media reports says. The prosecution and defense have reached an agreement to shorten the list of witnesses, the list is to be reportedly reduced by at least 60 witnesses. This will significantly shorten the total trial time this means that within a year the prosecutions work will be complete and the Prime Minister himself will take the witness stand to begin the defense presentation of its case. Local media reports also say that the Attorney General may try to mediate between the parties in order to reach a plea deal.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on Tuesday that Temple Mount will be closed to Jewish visitors from Wednesday until the end of the month of Ramadan, because of security concerns. Tensions have escalated over the last week spoiling a period when the holy month of Ramadan coincides with the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter.

PM Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of Ramadan

Thousands of Israelis led by at least seven Cabinet ministers marched Monday to an evacuated West Bank settlement, in a defiant signal that Israel’s most right-wing government in history is determined to accelerate settlement building on occupied lands despite international opposition.

Palestinian authorities slam settles' march as fascist

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reinstated Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Addressing a press conference, Netanyahu said the two resolved their disagreement over Gallant's public call last month for a halt to the government's bitterly divisive judicial overhaul plan which he said became a threat to Israel's security. "I've decided to put our differences behind us," Netanyahu said, adding he and Gallant worked closely together throughout the last two weeks.

Israel PM Netanyahu reinstates Defence Minister Gallant amid rising security tensions

`We will continue to work together', says Israel PM Netanyahu after reinstating his defence minister

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the dismissal of his defence chief Yoav Gallant, announced over a week ago after the minister called for a halt to the government's flagship justice overhaul, a source close the matter said on Monday. Earlier, 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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu puts defence minister's sacking on hold

The coalition's contentious judicial overhaul legislation will once again be the subject of negotiations between the government and opposition on Monday, according to President Isaac Herzog's office. Working teams from the coalition and the opposition's Yesh Atid and National Unity parties will hold their discussions at the President's Mansion in Jerusalem. The president's administration said on Sunday that the meeting will start at 11 a.m.

Israel Judicial Reforms : Negotiations between Netanyahu, opposition today

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

US President Joe Biden has urged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to, abandon the judicial overhaul, which sparked massive protests for more than two months. In response, Netanyahu said Israel's decisions are not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends.

Israel protests: US President Joe Biden urges Netanyahu to abandon judicial overhaul

US President Joe Biden has urged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to, abandon the judicial overhaul, which sparked massive protests for more than two months. In response, Netanyahu said Israel's decisions are not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends

Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu lock horns over Israel judicial overhaul

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday in a national address that he was putting a hold to the government’s judicial reform efforts in order to “provide a real opportunity for real dialogue.”

Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reform until next parliament session

Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reforms after mass protests

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.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu expected to back down on judicial reform bill

Israel protests: Cracks emerge in Prime Minister Benjami Netanyahu's coalition

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.

Huge protests erupt in Israel after PM Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

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.

Judicial reforms protest : Cracks in Israeli's coalition government

Israelis hit the streets again to protest judicial reform

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

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