Why Knesset’s court reform is entirely reasonable
In contrast to the ill-informed coverage of these events, Israel’s longstanding foes have no illusions as to what is happening but are more than happy to undermine the Israeli administration.
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Law reform tearing Israel apart
The Israeli Knesset’s historic vote has cast a shadow over the Jewish state’s reputation as the Middle East’s only full-fledged, functioning democracy.
Israel approves Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul
The move, part of a plan to limit the court system’s power, defied months of protests and plunged the country further into a political crisis that has raised fears about national security.
Palestine ‘extortion’ warning for Labor
The pro-Israel lobby has warned against any deal at the ALP national conference to ‘prematurely’ recognise a Palestinian state in return for party unity on AUKUS.
Voice proposal ‘contrary to Jewish values’
Many Jewish organisations back the voice, but one has taken issue with the advocacy.
Denying Israel’s right to stop terrorists undermines peace
There is only one way for the international community to end this deadly calculus – by placing the blame with the terrorists, where it justly lies, and speaking up for Israel’s right to protect its civilians.
Bibi out of hospital after fainting incident
Israel’s prime minister was fitted with a heart monitor during an overnight admission for dehydration, after losing consciousness at his home.
Israel protesters try to halt judicial shake up
PM Benjamin Netanyahu began a fresh effort this week to curb the powers of the country’s courts.
US envoy told Bibi to ‘tap brakes’ on judicial reform
Departing diplomat Thomas Nides says he told the Israeli prime minister to ‘slow down’ on the Supreme Court overhaul.
Netanyahu aims to stop ‘collapse of PA’ within West Bank
The vote by Israeli ministers, which included no specific plans, came days after a military raid on the West Bank city of Jenin.
Israeli army sniper killed unarmed boy, CCTV suggests
Video emerges of moment 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead during Jenin military operation. Refuting Israel’s claims that only combatants were killed.
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Israel violence crosses border into Lebanon
Tensions are high after an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank.
Air Suli to take flight
The Wallabies will use a familiar tactic this weekend with Suliasi Vunivalu – one we saw countless times with their most notable NRL convert.
Israelis wind up operation in Jenin
The biggest operation in years in the West Bank, employed hundreds of troops as well as drone strikes and bulldozers.
Israel’s right to fight off terrorists
But it needs to avoid reigniting passions that were aroused by its 2002 military assault on Jenin.
Inside the secret Israeli military force
Former soldiers created the series Fauda and give the Israeli action army thriller a visceral authenticity.
Israel army kills 9 Palestinians in major attack
The ‘counter-terrorism effort’ involving air strikes and hundreds of troops was the biggest in the West Bank for more than 20 years.
Israelis launch deadly airstrikes on West Bank
Israel has stepped up operations in the northern West Bank, home to Jenin city and its adjacent refugee camp.
Judicial reforms pulled back
In interview, Israeli prime minister says he wants to find middle ground on court-system changes and Ukraine.
‘No remorse’ in principal sex abuse case
A disgraced principal faked mental illness for years in an effort to avoid facing trial over the sexual abuse of students, a court has been told.
There’s no place for judicial activism in democracy
When a group of Australian judges is so exercised by reasonable attempts to curb Israel’s activist court, it is a sign of the activist preferences of some of our own judges.
Jewish body slams ‘politicised’ judges
The representative body for judges and magistrates released a statement expressing concern at changes being considered in Israel.
Bibi’s patience worn thin by gift cigars
Arnon Milchan testifies that ‘leaves’ and ‘roses’ were code for gifts to Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu.
‘I want them back’: Aussie’s push for UFC retribution
Aussie UFC star Rob Whittaker can set the scene for revenge on his greatest rival at UFC 290 — but he knows underdog Dricus du Plessis will pose a bigger threat than most are expecting.
Hamas gunmen kill four in revenge raid
The Islamist group, designated by Australia and the US as terrorists, said the shooting was a response to the raid on Jenin.
Why ALP’s call to recognise Palestine is based on ignorance
History shows that if a respected democratic middle power such as Australia prematurely recognises a Palestinian state, that would be extremely counter-productive.
Andrews at odds with own faction on Israel
Victorian Premier defends Israel as ‘only country in Middle East with gay pride march, equal rights for women’ as he confirms his opposition to recognition of Palestine.
Palestinian statehood a myth
In the nation’s interest, and that of peace, PM must ignore the Left.
Left-wing takeover puts focus on Israel
The factional shift within Labor is expected to be all but complete at the national conference in August, prompting concern over the party’s support of AUKUS and recognition of a Palestinian state.
Hypocrisy swirls in muddied Waters
You don’t have to like an artist – such as Roger Waters – to love the art. Selective cancel culture is a bigger problem than offensive musicians.
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