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Thursday in Tel Aviv: An estimated 30,000 took to the streets in a “real show of support for the reforms”

JNS Typically thought a ‘silent majority,’ government supporters rally in Tel Aviv Bradley Martin March 30, 2023 On Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, supporters of judicial reform—about 30,000 by some estimates—rallied in Tel Aviv. Photos and videos on social media depicted … Continue reading

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Netanyahu said that either way, his government would bring a reform that will “return the balance that was lost between the branches,” while “safeguarding and even strengthening individual rights”

JPOST Netanyahu suspends judicial reform: I will not lead Israel to civil war Eliav Breuer March 27, 2023 Prime Minister Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday evening that he was temporarily freezing the bill that would alter the makeup of … Continue reading

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NSC spokesman John Kirby tries to play down the tension between US and Israel; “President Biden said he will not invite PM Netanyahu to Washington soon”

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) US dismisses notion of crisis with Israel, says in ‘deep friendship you can be candid’ AP and ILH staff March 29, 2023 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday brushed aside criticism of his judicial … Continue reading

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#StandUpToJewishHate campaign designed to raise awareness for the fight against antisemitism, specifically among non-Jewish audiences

ALGEMEINER Billionaire Robert Kraft Launches Antisemitism Awareness Campaign Dion J. Pierre March 28, 2023 The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS), founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has launched a $25 million multimedia campaign to raise awareness of rising … Continue reading

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Azerbaijan, which borders both Russia and Iran, chooses to increase its public alliance with Israel as Moscow and Tehran are strengthening ties

JPOST Azerbaijan opens Tel Aviv embassy, Israel seeks tighter anti-Iran ties Tovah Lazaroff March 29, 2023 Azerbaijan became the first Shia Muslim country to open an embassy in Israel on Wednesday, as the Jewish state looks to tighten military ties … Continue reading

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Set to premiere May 8, dating series featuring Israel-based ‘shadchan’ sees singles of varying religious backgrounds looking for love across continents

TIMES OF ISRAEL Netflix unveils first peek at upcoming ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ show Amy Spiro March 30, 2023 Netflix on Thursday unveiled a first look at its upcoming new reality series, “Jewish Matchmaking,” which is slated to premiere on May 3. … Continue reading

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“Not only do Israel’s courts remain unfettered by any written constitution when evaluating a law — it is guided by such nebulous principles as “human dignity” and “liberty” — it’s also seized the ability to block any government act it deems “unreasonable”

NEW YORK POST Israel’s protesters are enemies, not heroes, of democracy Erielle Davidson and Eugene Kontorovich March 28, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu announced Monday night he was temporarily pausing his government’s judicial-reform efforts in the face of … Continue reading

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“Ignore Washington’s hypocritical talk about protecting democracy. They want a weak government that won’t make trouble when it comes to Iran, and they won’t stop until they get one”

GATESTONE Why did the Biden administration oppose Israeli judicial reform? Jonathan Tobin March 29, 2023 …Washington is as determined as the anti-Bibi resistance not just to stop judicial reform but to oust a democratically elected government by any means possible. … Continue reading

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What happened this week in Israel is best understood as a partial military coup, backed by the U.S. government

BREITBART The Military Intervenes in Israel — and the USA Joel B Pollak March 30, 2023 The Israeli opposition used protests to shut down the country — and used mass military desertion to force the democratically-elected government to suspend judicial … Continue reading

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Likud MK Yuli Edelstein: “The State of Israel tonight began the recovery process from the deportation disaster” in reference to the 2005 expulsion of 8,000 Jews from their homes in Gaza and Samaria

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) Knesset repeals 2005 act on West Bank settlement pullout JNS/ILH staff March 21, 2023 The Knesset on Tuesday voted 31-18 to repeal articles of the 2005 Gaza Disengagement Law banning Israelis from entering and … Continue reading

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