World Nov 05 How Israel’s judicial reform protesters shifted focus to aiding victims of Hamas By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson
World Sep 12 Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul faces first legal challenge in Israeli Supreme Court Critics say the plan — which would weaken the Supreme Court — represents a profound threat to Israeli democracy and argue it would concentrate power in the hands of Netanyahu and his allies. By Isabel Debre, Associated Press
World Sep 05 Israel’s Supreme Court delays controversial judicial overhaul hearing after attorney general opposes plan The hearing on Tuesday dealt with the legality of Justice Minister Yariv Levin's refusal to convene the committee which selects all the judges across Israel. By Julia Frankel, Associated Press
World Aug 04 An American billionaire says he’ll stop funding the think tank behind Israel’s controversial judicial overhaul The decision on Friday by Arthur Dantchik, a 65-year-old libertarian multibillionaire, to cut funding to the Kohelet Policy Forum reflects the scope of the unrelenting protest movement against Netanyahu's plans to weaken the Supreme Court. By Isabel Debre, Associated Press
World Aug 03 Israelis are protesting for democracy but Palestinians say occupation ignored Critics of the protest movement, including Palestinians, say that such selective advocacy of democratic ideals shows how disconnected Israelis are from the harsh reality of those living under occupation. By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press
Jul 26 Israel’s Supreme Court to review controversial new judicial overhaul law By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Israeli civil society groups and others have filed petitions asking the Supreme Court to strike down the law enacted Monday — the first major piece of legislation in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's broader program to overhaul Israel's judiciary. Continue reading
Jul 25 Israeli doctors and other major industries strike after first measures of judicial overhaul pass By Isabel Debre, Julia Frankel, Associated Press Protesters also fear that the overhaul is fueled by the personal grievances of Netanyahu, who is currently on trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Continue reading
Jul 24 Israeli lawmakers approve key aspect of Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul despite mass protests By Tia Goldenberg, Isaac Scharf, Associated Press The vote reflected the determination of Netanyahu and his far-right allies to move ahead with the plan, despite massive, sustained protests for months and opposition from business leaders, military reservists and legal officials. Continue reading
Jul 18 Israeli protesters block highways and military headquarters in response to judicial overhaul plan By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Tuesday's latest “day of disruption” came as longtime allies of the prime minister pushed a contentious piece of legislation through a parliamentary committee ahead of a vote expected next week. Continue reading
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