Israel passes law to strip Supreme Court of power to block government decisions, defying months of protests
Israeli lawmakers on Monday passed a law stripping the Supreme Court of its power to block government decisions, the first part of a judicial overhaul that has sparked six months of street protests and criticism from the White House.
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Israel judicial reform: Key bill becomes law amid mass protests
A bill which has caused uproar becomes law as protesters face water cannon outside parliament.
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Israel Lawmakers Pass Controversial Law to Limit Judges’ Power
Israel’s parliament approved a bill that will reduce judges’ ability to overrule government decisions and appointments. The move
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What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israeli lawmakers will vote Monday on the first major bill in the government's plan to weaken the judiciary, despite six months of protests and American pressure against the most significant shakeup to the court system since the country's founding.
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Roundup: 'Barbie' Breaks Box Office Records; Brian Harman Wins British Open; Twitter Is Now X
'Barbie' broke records at the box office, Brian Harman won the British Open, Twitter is now X and more in the Roundup.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, a hawk in the eye of the storm
JERUSALEM Benjamin Netanyahu began his best-selling autobiography with the story of a daring Special Forces raid he took
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Israel Prepares for Fateful Vote as Netanyahu Leaves Hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left hospital Monday after having a pacemaker installed and is expected to attend
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Netanyahu leaves hospital ahead of key Israel judicial vote
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged from hospital on Monday ahead of the first ratification vote in
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Julius Baer Profit Jumps With New Inflows From Credit Suisse
Julius Baer Group Ltd.’s profit jumped in the first half of 2023, aided by better-than-expected inflows of client
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Israel’s Netanyahu Leaves Hospital After Pacemaker Inserted
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left hospital on Monday morning after having a cardiac pacemaker inserted the day
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Julius Baer reports 18% H1 net profit rise
ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss private bank Julius Baer reported an 18% increase in net profit for the first half of 2023
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Biden Urges Netanyahu to Delay Vote on Judicial Reform Bill
US President Joe Biden is making a last-ditch effort to urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider a
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