scorecardresearch
Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicBenjamin Netanyahu

Topic: Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis take to streets in protest against Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reform

The bill, which passed in its first reading, would restrict the use of the 'reasonability' clause, which allows the courts to overturn executive orders.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to drop most contentious part of judicial revamp, says WSJ report

Netanyahu told the newspaper that he would revise another controversial element granting more power to appoint judges; however, he is uncertain about the new version's specifics.

Why Israel must be seen as a sister democracy of India

Many Indian leaders like JP and Vinoba Bhave were inspired by the fact that Israel was a democracy and adopted socialism. Today, Israel's internal struggles are just like India's.

Be a Vishwaguru, not a Netanyahu & ‘Call of Nature’, a hard-hitting documentary feat. Atiq Ahmed

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

US President Biden urges Israel PM Netanyahu abandon judicial overhaul that sparked protests

Biden Tuesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon the overhaul to which the Israeli leader responded that he does not make decisions based on pressure from abroad.

Joe Biden to host Benjamin Netanyahu in coming months, says NYT report

The reports come after Netanyahu delayed a decision on bitterly contested plans for a judicial overhaul after they triggered some of the biggest protests in Israeli history.

Israel embassy in Delhi closes after labour union’s strike call over Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans

Israel is witnessing mass protests with thousands taking to streets to oppose Netanyahu’s judicial reforms which aim to give parliament power to override decisions of Supreme Court.

Netanyahu’s judicial reform has brought Israelis to the streets, even IDF is protesting

The bedrock of Israeli democracy has been an independent judiciary. The proposed bill, its critics say, tear this down.

‘Pump the brakes’, US envoy tells Israel PM on judicial overhaul push

For weeks, Israel has been in an uproar over Netanyahu govt's plan to carry through changes to the judiciary, which critics say endangers the country's democratic checks & balances.

Benjamin Netanyahu has won elections, but Israel has lost the battle for its own soul

Coalition partners are vowing to embed religion deeper into Israeli civic life and limit the rights of women and LGBTQ+ citizens.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.