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

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.

Israel passes new law protecting PM from removal as protests continue

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.

Israeli 'Day of Paralysis' in protest of judicial reform begins

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.

Meat shortages in Israel: Passovers around the corner, but meat isn't

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.

Israel: Masses protest overhaul; rise in violence against demonstrators

The holy month of Ramzan is set to begin this week and volunteers in Palestine have started its preparations at the Al-Aqsa mosque amid the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine. Tens of thousands of Muslims are flocking to Jerusalem.

Ramzan preparations begin at Al-Aqsa mosque; Palestinians hope for safety during prayers

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi appears to dismiss President Isaac Herzog’s compromise plan for the judicial overhaul compromise before it is even released.

Israeli government softening on judicial overhaul?

Thousands of Israelis are up in arms against the government plans to give lawmakers more control of the judicial system. On Wednesday, President Isaac Herzog unveiled alternative changes to those plans, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected that proposal.

Planned Judicial overhaul divides Israel

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied against the government's judicial plans on Saturday night, in what organisers said were the biggest street protests in Israel's history.

Israel: Judicial reform bill clears first plenum vote

The day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right, religious government was sworn in on Dec. 29, a popular chat show host asked whether Israel might be better off dividing into a liberal secular state and a more nationalist theocracy.

Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul divides Israeli military

Protesters take to the streets in Israel against the government’s judicial overhaul, say the compromise proposals would undermine democracy in the country. WION correspondent Jodie Cohen reports from a protest march.

Israeli citizens protest against Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul plan

Troops from several elite military units in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have joined the protests against the overhaul of the judicial system planned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, local media have reported.

Israel: More elite IDF troops join anti-Netanyahu protests

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday said a compromise in the government's judicial overhaul plan could be imminent even as protests against the reform continued to spread.

Israel president says judicial compromise 'closer' as protests escalate

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Proposed judicial reforms have triggered massive protests on the streets of Israel. Police have fired stun grenades and water cannons to disperse protesters. But not everyone is Israel opposes these reforms. What are they all about? @VikramChandra brings you a report by Jodie Cohen (@)

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About 160,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv Saturday night against the Israeli government’s plans to weaken the country’s judicial system. Watch the video to know more.

Deepening rift in Israeli government

Tensions have risen again between Israel & Palestine. Fresh violence was reported from the West Bank after a Palestinian gunman killed two Israeli brothers in Nablus city.

Israel-Palestine tensions flare up again

The Israeli parliament was set to hold a first reading on Monday of judicial reforms promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's religious-nationalist government, which have sent opponents into the streets in increasingly raucous protests.

Thousands take to streets in Jerusalem over judicial reform bills

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 reform bills

The UN Security Council has issued a formal statement against Israel's plan to expand and retroactively legalise nine output settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UNSC said that such measures impede peace in the region

UN opposes Israel's West Bank settlement plan; UNSC quotes, 'Israeli settlements impede peace'

Israel in turmoil as parliament to hold first reading of judicial reforms

Protestors have claimed that the proposed changes would curtail judicial independence, promote corruption and put civil and minority rights at risk in Israel. Israeli lawyer, activist and politician, Simcha Rothman speaks to WION more on this.

Israeli lawyer, activist and politician, Simcha Rothman speaks to WION

Israel has passed a new law to strip the citizenship of Arabs convicted of terrorism and those who get financial aid from the Palestinian Authority (PA). Even as Arab representatives strongly opposed the legislation, the Israeli parliament cleared the law with an overwhelming majority (94 votes to 10) on Wednesday (February 15). Opposition politicians were among the lawmakers backing the legislation by the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;

The legislation has expectedly sparked off criticism, with many saying it violates international law and would end up rendering people stateless. The members of parliament who voted in the bill's favour, however, say that such Arabs have betrayed the state. "Our enemies are not worthy of our citizenship and those who come to hurt the state of Israel are not worthy of living here," far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was quoted as saying by the news agency Reuters.&nbsp;

Hundreds of Palestinians and Israeli residents - living in the West Bank - are expected to get affected by the law. The issue was also reportedly raised in the parliament on Wednesday. The development follows a long spell of tensions in the West Bank amid raids against militants and attacks on Israelis. Fears are prevailing that the law may lead to a fresh escalation in the region. &nbsp;

Palestinian Authority (PA), which is internationally recognised, has been funding families of slain Palestinians or those arrested for attacks on Israel. It is viewed as social welfare by those who see prisoners as heroes of the struggle in the West Bank.&nbsp;

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In East Jerusalem, which was annexed by Israel in 1967, a majority of Palestinians have a "permanent resident" status as opposed to full Israeli citizenship.

Responding to the new law, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry&nbsp;described it&nbsp;as "the ugliest form of racism".&nbsp;

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Israel has passed a new law to strip the citizenship of Arabs convicted of terrorism and those who get financial aid from the Palestinian Authority (PA). Even as Arab representatives strongly opposed the legislation, the Israeli parliament cleared the law with an overwhelming majority (94 votes to 10) on Wednesday (February 15).

Israel has passed a new law to strip the citizenship of Arabs convicted of terrorism and those who get financial aid from the Palestinian Authority (PA). Even as Arab representatives strongly opposed the legislation, the Israeli parliament cleared the law with an overwhelming majority (94 votes to 10) on Wednesday (February 15). Opposition politicians were among the lawmakers backing the legislation by the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The legislation has expectedly sparked off criticism, with many saying it violates international law and would end up rendering people stateless. The members of parliament who voted in the bill's favour, however, say that such Arabs have betrayed the state. "Our enemies are not worthy of our citizenship and those who come to hurt the state of Israel are not worthy of living here," far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was quoted as saying by the news agency Reuters. Hundreds of Palestinians and Israeli residents - living in the West Bank - are expected to get affected by the law. The issue was also reportedly raised in the parliament on Wednesday. The development follows a long spell of tensions in the West Bank amid raids against militants and attacks on Israelis. Fears are prevailing that the law may lead to a fresh escalation in the region. Palestinian Authority (PA), which is internationally recognised, has been funding families of slain Palestinians or those arrested for attacks on Israel. It is viewed as social welfare by those who see prisoners as heroes of the struggle in the West Bank. Also read: EXPLAINED: The history of Palestine intifada, is another on the way? In East Jerusalem, which was annexed by Israel in 1967, a majority of Palestinians have a "permanent resident" status as opposed to full Israeli citizenship. Responding to the new law, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry described it as "the ugliest form of racism". (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.

'Ugliest form of racism': Israel's new law on citizenship for Arabs triggers criticism

Thousands of Israelis protested outside parliament against the proposed amendments that critics say will weaken democracy in the country.

Israel: Protests against proposed judicial reforms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (February 12), prior to the cabinet meeting, vowed a stronger Israeli response in dealing with a recent spike in Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank. This comes two days after a car-ramming attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem which killed three Israelis and injured several others. Meanwhile, the Israeli police, on Sunday also said that they have sealed up the family home of a Palestinian man who careened his car into a Jerusalem bus stop, on February 10.&nbsp;

“The cabinet is meeting today to prepare for an even broader action against those carrying out terrorism and their supporters in East Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, while preventing as much as possible harming those uninvolved,” said Netanyahu, on Sunday. However, did not mention any specifics ahead of the cabinet meeting.&nbsp;

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Subsequently, addressing the cabinet, Netanyahu said that the “appropriate response to terror is to strike it with force and further deepen our roots in our land.” He added that the government would discuss a “broader operation against the perpetrators of terrorism” in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.&nbsp;

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who had visited the scene of Friday's ramming attack was met with an angry crowd who demanded action after the incident, on Sunday, said that police have already begun a major enforcement campaign in East Jerusalem. Speaking to the reporters, he said some of these measures include handing out traffic tickets for demolishing houses of Palestinian attackers. The move has previously been justified by Israel as a means to prevent future attacks.&nbsp;

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The Israeli security minister ahead of the cabinet meeting also said that he is determined to carry out a large-scale military campaign in East Jerusalem similar to the one that Israel executed two decades ago during a Palestinian uprising in the West Bank. However, his remarks related to the 20-year-old operation known as “Defensive Shield” were dismissed as misguided in several media interviews by former security officials.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Israeli police released a video of police and soldiers welding the doors and windows of the Palestinian driver Hussein Qaraqa’s apartment in East Jerusalem shut, reported the Associated Press. The 32-year-old allegedly careened into a bus stop and killed three Israelis in the East Jerusalem settlement of Ramot, on Friday and was subsequently killed by the police at the scene.&nbsp;

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Notably, the Israeli police had almost immediately detained Qaraqa’s family for questioning and said that the court has extended the detention of his two brothers while the investigation is underway. The perpetrator’s family also said that Qaraqa had been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and was released from the hospital just two days before the incident.&nbsp;

There has been a recent escalation in tensions between Israel and Palestine, where two weeks ago a Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue while there has been an increase in the number of Israeli raids at the West Bank which have led to hundreds of arrests. So far, at least 42 Palestinians, gunmen and civilians, have been killed this year, as per Reuters, during these raids and encounters with Palestinian militants.&nbsp; 
 
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (February 12), prior to the cabinet meeting, vowed a stronger Israeli response in dealing with a recent spike in Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (February 12), prior to the cabinet meeting, vowed a stronger Israeli response in dealing with a recent spike in Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank. This comes two days after a car-ramming attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem which killed three Israelis and injured several others. Meanwhile, the Israeli police, on Sunday also said that they have sealed up the family home of a Palestinian man who careened his car into a Jerusalem bus stop, on February 10. “The cabinet is meeting today to prepare for an even broader action against those carrying out terrorism and their supporters in East Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, while preventing as much as possible harming those uninvolved,” said Netanyahu, on Sunday. However, did not mention any specifics ahead of the cabinet meeting. ALSO READ | Blinken calls for calm amid Israel-Palestine tensions; Netanyahu evokes Iran nuclear weapons Subsequently, addressing the cabinet, Netanyahu said that the “appropriate response to terror is to strike it with force and further deepen our roots in our land.” He added that the government would discuss a “broader operation against the perpetrators of terrorism” in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who had visited the scene of Friday's ramming attack was met with an angry crowd who demanded action after the incident, on Sunday, said that police have already begun a major enforcement campaign in East Jerusalem. Speaking to the reporters, he said some of these measures include handing out traffic tickets for demolishing houses of Palestinian attackers. The move has previously been justified by Israel as a means to prevent future attacks. ALSO READ | Two people, including a child, killed in East Jerusalem's 'terror' ramming The Israeli security minister ahead of the cabinet meeting also said that he is determined to carry out a large-scale military campaign in East Jerusalem similar to the one that Israel executed two decades ago during a Palestinian uprising in the West Bank. However, his remarks related to the 20-year-old operation known as “Defensive Shield” were dismissed as misguided in several media interviews by former security officials. Meanwhile, the Israeli police released a video of police and soldiers welding the doors and windows of the Palestinian driver Hussein Qaraqa’s apartment in East Jerusalem shut, reported the Associated Press. The 32-year-old allegedly careened into a bus stop and killed three Israelis in the East Jerusalem settlement of Ramot, on Friday and was subsequently killed by the police at the scene. ALSO WATCH | Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu promises strong action against Palestinian attackers Notably, the Israeli police had almost immediately detained Qaraqa’s family for questioning and said that the court has extended the detention of his two brothers while the investigation is underway. The perpetrator’s family also said that Qaraqa had been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and was released from the hospital just two days before the incident. There has been a recent escalation in tensions between Israel and Palestine, where two weeks ago a Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue while there has been an increase in the number of Israeli raids at the West Bank which have led to hundreds of arrests. So far, at least 42 Palestinians, gunmen and civilians, have been killed this year, as per Reuters, during these raids and encounters with Palestinian militants. (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.

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows action against Palestinian attackers; police seal Jerusalem attacker’s home

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

Two Israelis - a six-year-old boy and 20-year-old man - have been killed in a car ramming attack at a bus stop in occupied East Jerusalem, officials say. Watch video to know more.

Jerusalem: Two Israelis killed in car ramming attack

A driver plowed a car into a crowded bus stop in East Jerusalem killing two people including a six-year-old, at least five others were injured. The driver was shot and killed.

East Jerusalem: Two-killed, five wounded in suspected car-ramming

At least 13 Palestinians were injured in an Israeli military raid in the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in Jericho city, in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli soldiers raided the camp and fired bullets, missiles, and tear gas which resulted in the wounding of 13 Palestinians, two of whom were critically hurt.&nbsp;

Israel was accused by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society of blocking ambulance access. After the operation was completed by the Israeli military, they were ultimately permitted to attend to the injured.

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The military raid comes as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has further intensified over the mass shooting at a synagogue in East Jerusalem which killed seven, an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp in West Bank that killed 10 Palestinians and a cross-border rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the raid.

United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called on Israel to ensure that all operations of its security forces in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem, are carried out with full respect for international human rights law.

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Around 235 people were killed in the conflict last year, with nearly 90 per cent of the casualties on the Palestinian side, a report by the news agency AFP said. In January alone, Israeli forces killed 35 Palestinians, including attackers, militants and civilians, the report added.&nbsp;

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken also called on both sides to prevent further bloodshed and expressed sorrow for innocent Palestinians killed in months of spiralling violence in the West Bank. &nbsp;

Blinken held talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah, following meetings with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet ministers.&nbsp;

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At least 13 Palestinians were injured in an Israeli military raid in the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in Jericho city, in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli soldiers raided the camp and fired bullets, missiles, and tear gas which resulted in the wounding of 13 Palestinians, two of whom were critically hurt.

At least 13 Palestinians were injured in an Israeli military raid in the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in Jericho city, in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli soldiers raided the camp and fired bullets, missiles, and tear gas which resulted in the wounding of 13 Palestinians, two of whom were critically hurt. Israel was accused by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society of blocking ambulance access. After the operation was completed by the Israeli military, they were ultimately permitted to attend to the injured. Also Read | China bans Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative Damus, here's why The military raid comes as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has further intensified over the mass shooting at a synagogue in East Jerusalem which killed seven, an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp in West Bank that killed 10 Palestinians and a cross-border rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the raid. United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called on Israel to ensure that all operations of its security forces in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem, are carried out with full respect for international human rights law. Also Read | Iraqi father strangles YouTuber daughter to death for deciding to leave country Around 235 people were killed in the conflict last year, with nearly 90 per cent of the casualties on the Palestinian side, a report by the news agency AFP said. In January alone, Israeli forces killed 35 Palestinians, including attackers, militants and civilians, the report added. Watch | US-EU spat over America's Inflation Reduction Act United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken also called on both sides to prevent further bloodshed and expressed sorrow for innocent Palestinians killed in months of spiralling violence in the West Bank. Blinken held talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah, following meetings with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet ministers. 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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