Jul 17 Israel pushes ahead with judicial overhaul plan despite widespread opposition, protests By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press A parliamentary committee was meeting Monday to prepare a bill that would limit judicial oversight on some government decisions. It is expected to come to a final vote in parliament that would make it law early next week. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 2:23 News Wrap: Triple-digit temperatures scorch Southern California In our news wrap Sunday, extreme heat and wildfires are plaguing parts of the West while flash flooding swept through a county in the East, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu left the hospital after an overnight stay following a dizzy spell,… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 2:58 News Wrap: Forecasters say U.S. heat wave is entering its most intense phase In our news wrap Saturday, new all-time records heat records could be set across the South and West, doctors say dehydration was likely why Israeli PM Netanyahu had to be taken to a hospital, at least 26 died in landslides… Continue watching
Jul 15 Israeli PM Netanyahu rushed to hospital for dehydration, says he feels 'very good' later By Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to a hospital on Saturday, but was in “good condition” as he undergoes a medical evaluation, his office said. Continue reading
Jul 13 Thousands protest outside U.S. offices in Tel Aviv, say Netanyahu government is straining relations By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Thursday's gathering came days after President Joe Biden called members of Netanyahu's far-right government "extreme" and said that supporters of Israel's West Bank settlements were "part of the problem."… Continue reading
Jul 03 Israelis block major airport in protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan By Associated Press Thousands of Israelis blocked traffic and snarled movement at the country's main international airport on Monday, the latest mass demonstration over Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious planned judicial overhaul that has divided the nation. Continue reading
Jun 25 Hollywood producer testifies about 'supply line' of gifts at Netanyahu's corruption trial By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press An Israeli producer of Hollywood blockbuster films took the stand in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial Sunday, describing how he routinely delivered tens of thousands of dollars of gifts requested by the Israeli leader. Continue reading
Jun 21 Israeli settlers attack Palestinian town, killing one, in response to fatal shooting By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Hundreds of Israeli settlers have stormed into a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to dozens of cars and homes to avenge the deaths of four Israelis killed by a pair of Palestinian gunmen the previous day. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 3:31 News Wrap: Blinken holds 'constructive' talks with China's foreign minister In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Blinken met with Chinese officials in Beijing, Israel’s prime minister said his judicial overhaul plan is moving ahead, a new three-day cease-fire went into effect in Sudan, gun violence across the U.S. Continue watching
Jun 18 Israel will proceed with contentious judicial overhaul plan, Netanyahu says By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his government intends to move ahead on contentious plans to change the country's judicial system after talks aimed at finding a compromise solution appeared to be crumbling. Continue reading