US Ambassador in Israel Makes Efforts to Avoid Far-Right Govt Collapse

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has reportedly been meeting with ultra-Orthodox coalition members, as part of efforts to prevent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government from collapsing. Citing diplomatic and political sources, Channel 13 news reported Monday, June 9, that Huckabee told senior Haredi politicians that “early elections would be a mistake.” Palestinians walk…

Thousands of Protesters Block All Entrances to the Knesset

Several thousands of protesters against the far-right government and in support for the immediate release of the hostages blocked Monday, March 31, all entrances to the Knesset in Jerusalem, as part of the 14th consecutive day of mass protests. More than 12 protesters were detained during several anti-government demonstrations throughout Jerusalem and cops assaulted opposition…

Far-Right Govt’ Initiates Process of Firing A-G, MK Cassif: It’s Time to Rise

Far-right Justice Minister Yariv Levin initiated proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, following months of threats from Netanyahu ministers over her opposition to the fascist judicial overhaul plan. He calls Att. Baharav-Miara “the long arm of the government’s opposition,” and accusing her of having “politicized her office” and repeatedly thwarting…

Knesset Passes Law Granting Far-Right Gov’t Control Over Judicial Appointments

The Knesset passed a controversial law Tuesday morning, March 4, granting the far-right government full control over the appointment of the Public Complaints Commissioner against Judges. The law appointment power to a justice minister-led committee dominated by political figures, replacing the selection committee’s role in approving candidates jointly proposed by the justice minister and the…