Israeli government advances legislation that could all but eliminate judicial review
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition advanced a second major piece of its proposed court reform, holding an initial vote…
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Jewish federations come out against Netanyahu’s judicial reform
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — In a rare comment on internal Israeli politics, the umbrella organization for local Jewish federations is urging Prime Minister…
Canada, US and others are ‘deeply concerned’ about Netanyahu’s recent settlement announcement
(AJNews) – The Canadian government joined the US administration and five European countries to express its “deep concern” about Israel’s decision on Sunday to recognize…
Bill to criminalize egalitarian prayer and immodest dress at the Western Wall is shelved after outcry
by Ben Sales (JTA) — A proposed Israeli law that would sharply curtail the rights of women and non-Orthodox Jews at the Western Wall sparked…
Israel sends aid to Turkey and Syria in wake of earthquake that has killed thousands
by David I. Klein This is a developing story. ISTANBUL (JTA) — Israel is sending aid to Turkey and Syria in the wake of a…