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Demonstrations around the country came after the Israeli Parliament passed a contentious measure restricting the ways in which the Supreme Court can overrule the government. The country’s nationalist right celebrated the law’s passage as just the

Complaining of an unaccountable judiciary, the far-right governing coalition, despite months of mass protests, voted to strip the court’s power to override “unreasonable” government actions.

Complaining of an unaccountable judiciary, the far-right governing coalition, despite months of mass protests, voted to strip the court’s power to override “unreasonable” government actions.

The Israeli prime minister addressed his nation amid an uproar over the passage of a measure on Monday restricting ways in which judges can overrule the government. The plan has deeply divided Israelis, and opponents are petitioning the Supreme Court

The measure restricts the ways in which judges can overrule the government. The plan has deeply divided Israelis, and opponents are petitioning the Supreme Court to intervene.

Some have risked their lives to escape to Iraq or other nearby countries, where they have found havens to start over.

Most passengers traveling on the overcrowded boat survived Monday’s accident off the island of Sulawesi.

Lawmakers are debating part of the right-wing government’s judicial overhaul. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who backs the plan and was in the hospital to install a pacemaker, held an emergency meeting with President Isaac Herzog, who warned, “An

Lawmakers are set to vote Monday on whether to limit the Supreme Court’s power as one element of a government plan to overhaul judicial authority. It is part of a profound rift over Israel’s nature and future.

Water shortages from longtime mismanagement have left people with shrinking options, as temperatures spike and growing poverty makes air-conditioning unaffordable for many.