Israel

Netanyahu faces mounting partisan pressure following defense minister’s appeal to halt judicial modifications.

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Netanyahu faces mounting partisan pressure following defense minister’s appeal to halt judicial modifications.

A senior lawmaker in the Israeli Knesset from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party joined Sunday An invitation launched by the Minister of Defense To suspend proposed amendments to the judicial system that have caused controversy and division and raised the prospect of shrinking the government’s parliamentary majority. And those splits in the prime minister’s … Read more

Netanyahu found to have breached the law by Attorney General

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Netanyahu found to have breached the law by Attorney General

JERUSALEM – The country’s attorney general has come out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as popular protests continue in Israel against a law that would curtail the powers of the judiciary. Attorney General Gali Baharao Miera has warned that it is illegal for a person on trial in corruption cases to directly intervene in legislation … Read more

“There are Verses in the Koran,” Says Said Aqil as he Opposes the Arrival of Israel National Team

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“There are Verses in the Koran,” Says Said Aqil as he Opposes the Arrival of Israel National Team

CNN Indonesia Saturday, 25 March 2023 13:34 WIB Former PBNU chairman Said Aqil Siradj stated that the rejection of Israel was non-negotiable. (CNN Indonesia/Hesti Rika) Jakarta, CNNIndonesia — Former General Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) Said Aqil Siradj categorically rejected the presence of the national team Israel in the U-20 World Cup … Read more

Israeli Prime Minister continues with legal reforms despite opposition | International

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Israeli Prime Minister continues with legal reforms despite opposition | International

23 mrt 2023 om 22:45Update: 3 uur geleden The Israeli government is continuing with the controversial legal reforms that have been protested for three months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised speech on Thursday “to do everything possible to restore calm and ensure unity”. The reforms will reduce the power of the Supreme … Read more

‘Now I’ll be involved’: Netanyahu forges ahead with contentious reforms.

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‘Now I’ll be involved’: Netanyahu forges ahead with contentious reforms.

EPAIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu NOS News•today, 21:42 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said in a televised speech that he will continue with “responsible legal reform” in the country. There has been deep division in Israel over these reforms. Today a law was passed that makes it much more difficult to remove a sitting prime minister … Read more

Israeli prime minister shielded from corruption process by new law change

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Israeli prime minister shielded from corruption process by new law change

News hourIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today NOS News•today, 15:07 In Israel, a law has been passed that makes it a lot more difficult to declare a sitting prime minister unfit. The law is an important step for Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is embroiled in a long-running corruption trial. Under the new law, a prime minister … Read more

Syria targeted by Israel’s airstrike.

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Syria targeted by Israel’s airstrike.

Israel has launched airstrikes in Syria, including against an Aleppo airport on Wednesday morning, according to Syrian media reports. Several missiles targeted the international airportthe second time it has been hit in recent weeks. There were no reports of casualties or damage. nor information about the specific targets of the airstrikes. Other eyewitnesses claim that … Read more

Israeli Minister Who Denies Existence of Palestinian People Condemned by US as Dangerous

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Israeli Minister Who Denies Existence of Palestinian People Condemned by US as Dangerous

Jakarta – United States of America joined in criticizing the statement of the right-wing Minister of Finance IsraelBezalel Smotrich for denying the existence of the people Palestine. The US called the statement “dangerous.” “We consider the comments to be not only inaccurate but also deeply concerning and dangerous,” US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told … Read more

Israeli Minister Receives Severe Backlash for Dismissing the Existence of Palestinian People

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Israeli Minister Receives Severe Backlash for Dismissing the Existence of Palestinian People

Jakarta – Strong criticism was directed at an Israeli Minister because of his comments about Palestine. Minister of Finance Israel Bezalel Smotrich was criticized for calling the Palestinian people non-existent. Reported ReutersOn Tuesday (21/3/2023), Smotrich sparked Jordan’s ire by speaking at a podium decorated with a variation of the Israeli flag showing the state of … Read more

Combating Anti-Semitism in Sports: Borussia Dortmund and the United Nations Collaborate

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Combating Anti-Semitism in Sports: Borussia Dortmund and the United Nations Collaborate

The United Nations want to explore opportunities to combat racism and anti-Semitism through and at major sporting events with Bundesliga soccer team Borussia Dortmund and the World Jewish Congress (WJC). The European Football Association UEFA and Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas will also be present at the event on March 29 at the … Read more