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PM Benjamin Netanyahu halts plan to overhaul Israel’s judiciary after nationwide turmoil

While Netanyahu says this would ensure a proper balance between elected government & the judiciary & would not endanger minority rights, they have drawn furious opposition.

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.

Saudi-Iran deal could rewrite the Middle East political map. But a lot depends on Israel

The implications of two developments for Middle East politics are substantial – not least because of recent social and political developments in Israel and Iran.

U.S. defense secretary aims to reassure Mideast allies, deliver tough message

Lloyd Austin will raise concerns regarding cycle of violence in the West Bank & consult on what steps Israeli leaders can take to restore calm, defense officials said.

Israel PM Netanyahu under pressure from US with growing protests in the country

Israel's closest ally the United States Wednesday demanded the Prime Minister repudiate a call by his Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for a Palestinian village to be erased.

Israel raids in West Bank kills 11 Palestinians, leaves 100 injured

Israeli authorities said that the operation in Nablus targeted three suspects that were planning attacks on Israel. All three were neutralized, according to reports.

Israel is neutral on Ukraine for three reasons. India can align with it to ease tensions

Given the rock-solid nature of the US-Israel friendship, working with Israel can strengthen New Delhi’s relations with Washington too.

Will keep investing in Israel after Haifa port takeover, says Gautam Adani

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Adani had told him the conglomerate planned to increase investment in Israel ‘in a big way.’

Israel PM Netanyahu promises swift response to Friday synagogue shooting

The Israel PM pledged a 'strong, swift & precise' response Saturday to a deadly Palestinian shooting attack near a synagogue on Jerusalem's outskirts which killed seven & left two wounded.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?