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.

Israel's trade union launches general strike over Netanyahu's judicial reforms

Hundreds of thousands of people stopped working across Israel's universities, airports, ports etc. on Monday to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unprecedented plans to overhaul the country's judicial system.

Universities, airports, ports on strike across Israel over judicial overhaul

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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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on the government to halt its judicial overhaul bill, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defence minister for opposing the move.

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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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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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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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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.

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President Isaac Herzog called for protesters to act responsibly and to avoid acts that would lead to more hate and the widening of rifts in the country, ahead of protests planned in the haredi city of Bnei Brak later in the day.

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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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According to reports, the United Arab Emirates is considering reducing the level of its diplomatic representation in Israel following Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks that "the Palestinian people do not exist".

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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

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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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Getting ready for Passover in Israel this holiday season might be a little harder this year due to some meat shortages across the country. With Ramadan around the corner and Passover falling not so far afterward, many people, Jews and Muslims, are stocking up their homes with food and people should expect to see shortages of both chicken and beef as well as higher prices.

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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis participated in nationwide demonstrations held for the 11th straight Saturday evening against the government’s plans to shackle the judiciary, which were marked by numerous acts of violence against protesters.

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For the 11th consecutive Saturday night, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took part in nationwide protests against the government's attempts to shackle the court. These protests were highlighted by multiple acts of violence against protesters.

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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

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: Demonstrators scuffle with security forces, protests over judicial reforms

Ali Ramzi al-Aswad, a commander in the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad was allegedly "assassinated" in Syria on Sunday (March 19), news agency The Associated Press reported.&nbsp;

In a statement, the Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad group, said that the 31-year-old al-Aswad was killed in the Damascus countryside.&nbsp;

The group referred to Israel pinning blame as it said that the Palestinian militant group commander died in a "cowardly assassination with bullets bearing the fingerprints of the Zionist enemy."&nbsp;

However, the alleged assassination was neither confirmed nor denied by Israel.&nbsp;

The West refers to the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine as Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and also perceives it as threat. PIJ was reportedly formed in 1981.

The Islamic Jihad said in a statement that al-Aswad joined the organisation as a young man when his family had settled in the refugee camps in Syria after they had been displaced from the city of Haifa in 1948, the AP report mentioned.&nbsp;

In the past few years, Israel carried out hundreds of strikes on targets inside government-controlled parts of Syria. Last month, reports claimed that Syrian officials said that at least five people were killed in airstrikes on residential areas in Damascus. The Syrian officials blamed Israel for the strikes.&nbsp;

As quoted by AP, an Islamic Jihad official warned Israel in a statement that there would be "a decisive response without delay to any assassination attempt (on) the leaders of the resistance."&nbsp; 
 
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Ali Ramzi al-Aswad, a commander in the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad was allegedly "assassinated" in Syria on Sunday (March 19), news agency The Associated Press reported.

Ali Ramzi al-Aswad, a commander in the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad was allegedly "assassinated" in Syria on Sunday (March 19), news agency The Associated Press reported. In a statement, the Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad group, said that the 31-year-old al-Aswad was killed in the Damascus countryside. The group referred to Israel pinning blame as it said that the Palestinian militant group commander died in a "cowardly assassination with bullets bearing the fingerprints of the Zionist enemy." However, the alleged assassination was neither confirmed nor denied by Israel. The West refers to the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine as Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and also perceives it as threat. PIJ was reportedly formed in 1981. The Islamic Jihad said in a statement that al-Aswad joined the organisation as a young man when his family had settled in the refugee camps in Syria after they had been displaced from the city of Haifa in 1948, the AP report mentioned. In the past few years, Israel carried out hundreds of strikes on targets inside government-controlled parts of Syria. Last month, reports claimed that Syrian officials said that at least five people were killed in airstrikes on residential areas in Damascus. The Syrian officials blamed Israel for the strikes. As quoted by AP, an Islamic Jihad official warned Israel in a statement that there would be "a decisive response without delay to any assassination attempt (on) the leaders of the resistance." (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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For the eleventh week in a row, Israelis demonstrated against the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the proposed judicial reforms. Demonstrations were held in cities all across the country on Saturday as people&nbsp;protested the judicial overhaul they believe would give politicians more control over the judiciary.&nbsp;

The overhaul, which is now making its way through parliament, will constitute a threat to Israeli democracy, the protesters said. Thousands of protesters carried the blue and white Israeli flag as well as the rainbow flag representing the LGBTQ community at Tel Aviv's Dizengoff plaza on Saturday.&nbsp;When they marched through the city's centre, the protesters halted traffic. "Save Democracy!" shouted one poster held up by the mob.

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Over 100 towns and cities, including Haifa, Jerusalem, and Beersheba, saw protests. Netanyahu, who is on trial for a corruption accusation that he denies, has been accused by the reforms' detractors of seeking to use the judicial reforms to thwart any judgements against himself. However, the prime minister refuted all such claims.

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President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday proposed a compromise but it was promptly rejected by the cabinet.&nbsp;

As per Herzog's outline, new Basic Laws, Israel's quasi-constitutional laws, are to be put on hold until the whole outline is put into effect. The plan also calls for no alteration in the roles between the branches, the Attorney-General and legal adviser, and the judiciary.

In a joint press conference on Thursday, the leaders of the opposition parties displayed their support for Herzog's plan. "The offer is not perfect," said former premier Yair Lapid. "It is not what we wanted, but it is a fair compromise that allows us to live together."

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On the other hand, Netanyahu called it a "unilateral compromise" and added that the "key points" of Herzog's outline "only perpetuate the existing situation and do not bring the required balance between the powers".

The ruling coalition, which is made up of extreme-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, claims the reforms are required to address an imbalance of power between elected officials and Israel's highest court. 
 
(With inputs from agencies) 
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For the eleventh week in a row, Israelis demonstrated against the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the proposed judicial reforms. Demonstrations were held in cities all across the country on Saturday as people protested the judicial overhaul they believe would give politicians more control over the judiciary.

For the eleventh week in a row, Israelis demonstrated against the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the proposed judicial reforms. Demonstrations were held in cities all across the country on Saturday as people protested the judicial overhaul they believe would give politicians more control over the judiciary. The overhaul, which is now making its way through parliament, will constitute a threat to Israeli democracy, the protesters said. Thousands of protesters carried the blue and white Israeli flag as well as the rainbow flag representing the LGBTQ community at Tel Aviv's Dizengoff plaza on Saturday. When they marched through the city's centre, the protesters halted traffic. "Save Democracy!" shouted one poster held up by the mob. Also Read | US Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy calls for support against Trump's possible indictment Over 100 towns and cities, including Haifa, Jerusalem, and Beersheba, saw protests. Netanyahu, who is on trial for a corruption accusation that he denies, has been accused by the reforms' detractors of seeking to use the judicial reforms to thwart any judgements against himself. However, the prime minister refuted all such claims. Also Read | Saudi swords, Indian jewellery: Trump failed to disclose $300,000 foreign gifts, says House Democrats' report President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday proposed a compromise but it was promptly rejected by the cabinet. As per Herzog's outline, new Basic Laws, Israel's quasi-constitutional laws, are to be put on hold until the whole outline is put into effect. The plan also calls for no alteration in the roles between the branches, the Attorney-General and legal adviser, and the judiciary. In a joint press conference on Thursday, the leaders of the opposition parties displayed their support for Herzog's plan. "The offer is not perfect," said former premier Yair Lapid. "It is not what we wanted, but it is a fair compromise that allows us to live together." Watch | Mumbai's air pollution: AQI continues to remain poor, Indian city witnesses most polluted winters On the other hand, Netanyahu called it a "unilateral compromise" and added that the "key points" of Herzog's outline "only perpetuate the existing situation and do not bring the required balance between the powers". The ruling coalition, which is made up of extreme-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, claims the reforms are required to address an imbalance of power between elected officials and Israel's highest court. (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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