<p>Two Syrian civilians were killed on Tuesday (March 4) in an Israeli air strike targeting Syria's capital city Damascus and the country's south, the news agency AFP reported citing local media. This is the fourth&nbsp;such attack on government-held areas of the war-torn country in less than a week.</p>

<p>According to a military source, "the Israeli enemy" carried out the airstrike at 21.15 GMT Monday and the attack resulted in the death of two civilians. Local media reported that the strike came from the direction of "the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points in the vicinity of Damascus and the southern region", it said, adding that air defence intercepted "most of" the missiles.</p>

<p>Further details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tuesday's airstrike comes after two Iran-affiliated fighters were killed in an Israeli air strike on targets in Syria last Sunday. Five Syrian soldiers were injured in this attack. Israel struck early Sunday near the western city of Homs, after striking the Syrian capital Thursday and early Friday.</p>

<p>A rare car bombing also rocked Damascus on Sunday, with no deaths reported and no side claiming responsibility.</p>

<p>During more than a decade of civil war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Lebanese Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions.</p>

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Two Syrian civilians were killed on Tuesday (March 4) in an Israeli air strike targeting Syria's capital city Damascus and the country's south, the news agency AFP reported citing local media.

Two Syrian civilians were killed on Tuesday (March 4) in an Israeli air strike targeting Syria's capital city Damascus and the country's south, the news agency AFP reported citing local media. This is the fourth such attack on government-held areas of the war-torn country in less than a week. According to a military source, "the Israeli enemy" carried out the airstrike at 21.15 GMT Monday and the attack resulted in the death of two civilians. Local media reported that the strike came from the direction of "the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points in the vicinity of Damascus and the southern region", it said, adding that air defence intercepted "most of" the missiles. Further details are awaited. Tuesday's airstrike comes after two Iran-affiliated fighters were killed in an Israeli air strike on targets in Syria last Sunday. Five Syrian soldiers were injured in this attack. Israel struck early Sunday near the western city of Homs, after striking the Syrian capital Thursday and early Friday. A rare car bombing also rocked Damascus on Sunday, with no deaths reported and no side claiming responsibility. During more than a decade of civil war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Lebanese Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Two Syrian civilians killed in Israeli air strike on Syria

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 Israeli cabinet has authorised plans for a controversial “national guard” sought by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to deal with unrest in Palestinian communities in Israel.

Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir's 'national guard' plan

Street action is not ending in Israel. Protests continue after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to delay the controversial judicial reforms under public pressure. But the fight is not over yet. Will Netanyahu finally read the room and put a full stop to his overhaul plans or will Israel once again see massive protests? Ghadi Francis decodes the story on this week's The West Asia Post.

Where are Israel's judicial reforms headed? | The West Asia Post

The United States is reportedly still a client of Israel's NSO group. This despite the Biden administration's efforts to restrict the government's use of commercial spyware.

Report: US government has 'secret contract' with Israeli spyware firm NSO

The coalition's contentious judicial overhaul legislation was once again the subject of negotiations between the government and opposition on Monday, according to President Isaac Herzog's office.

Israel Judicial Reforms : Government, opposition sit down to negotiate terms

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

Thousands of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv for the 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul despite its suspension by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel protests continue despite Netanyahu's pause on judicial overhaul plans

State media reported a second Iranian revolutionary guard corpse, a member serving as a military advisor in Syria, has died following an Israeli airstrike in the Syria's capital, Damascus.

Israel pummels Iran revolutionary guard; Netanyahu says, 'will wipe out terror  forces'

Going ahead with the proposed judicial reforms could put an end to his political career, going back could be the end of his coalition. So, what will Israel's Prime Minister do? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Will Netanyahu's coalition collapse? | This World

Netanyahu faces a catch-22 situation. Going ahead with the proposed judicial reforms could put an end to his political career and his coalition. So, what will Israel's prime minister do?

Israel: What next for Netanyahu government? | This World

Netanyahu faces a catch-22 situation. Going ahead with the proposed judicial reforms could put an end to his political career, going back could be the end of his coalition. So, what will Israel's Prime Minister do? Listen in to @VikramChandra

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US President Joe Biden has criticised the Israel Judicial Reforms and said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is not welcome in the White House. Netanyahu has now snapped back at Biden. Will this lead to severed ties between the two allies? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Netanyahu snaps back at Joe Biden criticism

<p>Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. As per the Syrian State Media report citing an anonymous military source, the Israeli attack left two Syrian soldiers wounded and also inflicted "some material damage." However, Syrian air defences confronted the missiles and even "shot down some of them" claims the report.</p>

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<p>As per AFP, explosions were heard in Damascus early Thursday morning.</p>

<p>"At around 01:20 am (10:20 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several positions in the vicinity of Damascus," said Syria's defence ministry.</p>

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<p>The ministry did not provide any details of the missile target but specified that two soldiers were injured and material damage was borne by the capital.</p>

<p>Israel routinely launches air strikes on Syria. During the more than a decade of the Syrian war, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes at Damascus. These attacks mainly targeted Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters, as well as Syrian army positions, reports AFP.</p>

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<p>Last week, an Israeli missile strike destroyed a suspected arms depot near Syria's Aleppo airport, which was allegedly used by Iran-backed militias. The strike hit the international&nbsp;airport and "material damage" was reported.</p>

<p>As per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the target of the strike was "the airport compound and a weapons depot" operated by pro-Iranian forces on the airport's perimeter. The Britain-based war monitor claimed&nbsp;that the depot had been "completely destroyed".</p>

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Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus.

Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. As per the Syrian State Media report citing an anonymous military source, the Israeli attack left two Syrian soldiers wounded and also inflicted "some material damage." However, Syrian air defences confronted the missiles and even "shot down some of them" claims the report. 🇸🇾Syria: Aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes on al-Midan neighbourhood in Damascus city. pic.twitter.com/dmoVm4kt1l — Donbass Devushka (@PeImeniPusha) March 30, 2023 × As per AFP, explosions were heard in Damascus early Thursday morning. "At around 01:20 am (10:20 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several positions in the vicinity of Damascus," said Syria's defence ministry. Also read | Aleppo airport hit by Israeli airstrikes, Syrian defence ministry says The ministry did not provide any details of the missile target but specified that two soldiers were injured and material damage was borne by the capital. Israel routinely launches air strikes on Syria. During the more than a decade of the Syrian war, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes at Damascus. These attacks mainly targeted Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters, as well as Syrian army positions, reports AFP. Also read | 'Israel is a...': Netanyahu hits back at Biden for his remarks on judicial reforms Last week, an Israeli missile strike destroyed a suspected arms depot near Syria's Aleppo airport, which was allegedly used by Iran-backed militias. The strike hit the international airport and "material damage" was reported. As per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the target of the strike was "the airport compound and a weapons depot" operated by pro-Iranian forces on the airport's perimeter. The Britain-based war monitor claimed that the depot had been "completely destroyed". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Massive demonstrations in Isarel have forced the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause the controversial judicial reform bill but he declares that he will still push ahead with the judicial overhaul, what does this mean for Netanyahu's coalition and for Israel? We decode in this episode of WION conversation.

Will Netanyahu be able to press ahead of judicial overhaul bill?

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back at US President Joe Biden after the latter advised him to abandon his highly-controversial judicial overhaul proposal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Democrat leader, speaking to reporters said he was 'very concerned' about the health of Israeli democracy, issuing a warning that the country cannot&nbsp;continue down this road for long.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Like many strong supporters of Israel, I’m very concerned. And I’m concerned that they get this straight. Hopefully, the prime minister will act in a way that he can try to work out some genuine compromise, but that remains to be seen," said Biden.&nbsp;"I hope he walks away from it."</p>

<p>When quizzed if America was looking to interfere in the domestic politics of Israel, Biden added, “We don’t want to interfere...Anyway, we’re not interfering. They know my position. They know America’s position. They know the American Jewish position.”</p>

<p>No sooner did Biden have his say, Netanyahu released a response saying Israel would not make decisions based on overseas pressure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Israel is a sovereign country which makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have known President Biden for over 40 years, and I appreciate his longstanding commitment to Israel,"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"My administration is committed to strengthening democracy by restoring the proper balance between the three branches of government, which we are striving to achieve via a broad consensus."</p>

<p>After Netanyahu fired his defence minister on Sunday for speaking against the proposed legislation, the protests across the country, already ongoing for over a month, saw an increase in intensity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By Monday, Netanyahu and his government were forced to press pause on the decision until the next session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Out of a sense of national responsibility, out of a will to prevent a rupture among our people, I have decided to pause the second and third readings of the bill," said Netanyahu in a televised broadcast.</p>

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<p>There were rumours that backtracking on the legislation may cause serious fissures in the far-right coalition that Netanyahu spearheads. However, so far, the Israeli PM has managed to hold firm despite incessant pressure from nearly every quarter.&nbsp;</p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back at US President Joe Biden after the latter advised him to abandon his highly-controversial judicial overhaul proposal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back at US President Joe Biden after the latter advised him to abandon his highly-controversial judicial overhaul proposal. The Democrat leader, speaking to reporters said he was 'very concerned' about the health of Israeli democracy, issuing a warning that the country cannot continue down this road for long. “Like many strong supporters of Israel, I’m very concerned. And I’m concerned that they get this straight. Hopefully, the prime minister will act in a way that he can try to work out some genuine compromise, but that remains to be seen," said Biden. "I hope he walks away from it." When quizzed if America was looking to interfere in the domestic politics of Israel, Biden added, “We don’t want to interfere...Anyway, we’re not interfering. They know my position. They know America’s position. They know the American Jewish position.” No sooner did Biden have his say, Netanyahu released a response saying Israel would not make decisions based on overseas pressure. "Israel is a sovereign country which makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends," said Netanyahu. "I have known President Biden for over 40 years, and I appreciate his longstanding commitment to Israel," WATCH | Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reform until next parliament session × "My administration is committed to strengthening democracy by restoring the proper balance between the three branches of government, which we are striving to achieve via a broad consensus." After Netanyahu fired his defence minister on Sunday for speaking against the proposed legislation, the protests across the country, already ongoing for over a month, saw an increase in intensity. By Monday, Netanyahu and his government were forced to press pause on the decision until the next session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. "Out of a sense of national responsibility, out of a will to prevent a rupture among our people, I have decided to pause the second and third readings of the bill," said Netanyahu in a televised broadcast. ALSO READ | Explained | Israel: Netanyahu agrees to pause proposed judicial overhaul for now. Here's what happened There were rumours that backtracking on the legislation may cause serious fissures in the far-right coalition that Netanyahu spearheads. However, so far, the Israeli PM has managed to hold firm despite incessant pressure from nearly every quarter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Israel successfully launched the “Ofek-13” spy satellite into space early Wednesday morning, the Defense Ministry said. Watch the video to know more.

Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit

Israeli prime minister Netanyahu has delayed his judicial overhaul till next month's parliamentary session. The people of Israel say they will keep protesting till the reforms are scrapped. What's next for Israel? Will Netanyahu's government survive this turmoil? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Netanyahu's Judicial reforms delayed | What's next for Israel?

The Greece police claims that they have arrested two Pakistani nationals. According to the Greek police, these two Pakistani nationals were reportedly members of a group that was planning an attack against an Israeli restaurant in the city of Athens in Greece.

Greece averts terror attack on Israel intel; arrests two Pakistani nationals | WION Dispatch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden engaged in a war of words Wednesday over the former's controversial plan for judicial reform.

Biden and Netanyahu in a war of words over 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 delays judicial reform and says he is ‘not ready to divide nation’

Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reform until next parliament session

Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reforms after mass protests

Israel is in the grip of turmoil. The Defence Minister has been sacked. People are on the streets. Israeli envoys are resigning. Where are things headed? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the judicial overhaul until next parliament session amid fears that country's worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition or escalate into violence.

Israel: Judicial overhaul bill delayed till next parliament session | WION Dispatch

Israel’s political factions opposed to embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began setting up negotiating teams Tuesday after he paused a controversial judicial overhaul plan that had set off unprecedented street protests and a spiralling domestic crisis.

Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul

<p>After weeks of massive protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul plans, the contentious legislation is now agreed upon to be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, media reports said Monday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a state televised address made the announcement for the same.&nbsp;"Out of a sense of national responsibility, out of a will to prevent a rupture among our people, I have decided to pause the second and third readings of the bill," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following this, Israel's top trade union chief Arnon Bar-David called off strikes.&nbsp;"Following the prime minister's announcement I declare the end of the strike," Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut trade union confederation, said in a statement.</p>

<p>“I agreed to remove the veto to reject the legislation in exchange for a commitment by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the legislation would be submitted to the Knesset for approval in the next session,” Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in a statement, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after Israel fired Yoav Gallant, the defence minister, for refusing to side with the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. That had sparked further demonstrations in the country which has been witnessing incessant protests for weeks on now.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While confirming the hold on the legislation, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power Party said in a statement that it will now be taken up after the Passover recess in April.&nbsp;Gvir said that the judicial reform legislation will still be put to a vote during the summer session of parliament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that he had "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment that the legislation will be brought to the Knesset for approval in the next session if no agreements are reached during the recess.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch | Ukraine's economy cratered by war, metal industry a pillar to boost it&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It should be noted that the Knesset’s summer sitting runs April 30 to July 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Critics of the proposed judicial overhaul argue that it would undermine the independence of the judiciary and politicize the appointment process, potentially leading to the appointment of judges who are more aligned with the government's political agenda.</p>

<p>The proposal has been met with widespread opposition from various groups, including the Israel Bar Association and opposition politicians. The controversy has sparked public protests and drawn international attention.<br />
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After weeks of massive protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul plans, the contentious legislation is now agreed upon to be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, media reports said Monday evening.

After weeks of massive protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul plans, the contentious legislation is now agreed upon to be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, media reports said Monday evening. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a state televised address made the announcement for the same. "Out of a sense of national responsibility, out of a will to prevent a rupture among our people, I have decided to pause the second and third readings of the bill," he said. Following this, Israel's top trade union chief Arnon Bar-David called off strikes. "Following the prime minister's announcement I declare the end of the strike," Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut trade union confederation, said in a statement. “I agreed to remove the veto to reject the legislation in exchange for a commitment by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the legislation would be submitted to the Knesset for approval in the next session,” Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in a statement, as per reports. This comes after Israel fired Yoav Gallant, the defence minister, for refusing to side with the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. That had sparked further demonstrations in the country which has been witnessing incessant protests for weeks on now. Also Read | At least 6 killed, several injured in blast near Afghanistan foreign ministry While confirming the hold on the legislation, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power Party said in a statement that it will now be taken up after the Passover recess in April. Gvir said that the judicial reform legislation will still be put to a vote during the summer session of parliament. Also Read | Myanmar's junta chief pledges to root out shadow govt before elections He added that he had "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment that the legislation will be brought to the Knesset for approval in the next session if no agreements are reached during the recess.” Watch | Ukraine's economy cratered by war, metal industry a pillar to boost it × It should be noted that the Knesset’s summer sitting runs April 30 to July 30. Critics of the proposed judicial overhaul argue that it would undermine the independence of the judiciary and politicize the appointment process, potentially leading to the appointment of judges who are more aligned with the government's political agenda. The proposal has been met with widespread opposition from various groups, including the Israel Bar Association and opposition politicians. The controversy has sparked public protests and drawn international attention. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Israel: Judicial overhaul bill delayed till next parliament session

Israeli politics descended into turmoil on Monday as Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline government faced a spiralling backlash to its bitterly contested plans to overhaul the judiciary, leaving members of his coalition deeply divided on whether or not to back down.

Israel plunges into political turmoil over Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms

Israel’s political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country’s largest trade union announced a “historic” strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul.

‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform

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