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…

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…

I Was Suspended from the Knesset for Highlighting the Tyranny of Netanyahu, MK Cassif

The arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former defence minister Yoav Gallant caught many in the international community by surprise. How is it that a perceived constitutional democracy, bound by the rule of law, with a supposedly autonomous judiciary, could allegedly be in such grave violation of international…