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Byline: Isabel Kershner The announcement came seemingly out of the blue on Sunday when it was first publicized via the Israeli military's English and Arabic-language channels: The military would 'pause' [...]

June 16, 2024 The announcement came seemingly out of the blue on Sunday when it was first publicized via the Israeli military's English and Arabic-language channels: The military would ''pause'' [...]

The announcement came seemingly out of the blue on Sunday when it was first publicized via the Israeli military's English and Arabic-language channels: The military would ''pause'' its fighting during [...]

Both sides are pursuing maximalist demands, jockeying for a deal that will determine the fate of postwar Gaza -- and allow them to declare victory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of [...]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was headed to Saudi Arabia in search of an agreement that would pause the fighting and free hostages held by Hamas. As international diplomats [...]

Israel says the number of trucks entering the enclave has doubled to an average of 400 a day. The U.N. disputes that, but agrees that the pace of deliveries has [...]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would invade refugee-packed Rafah, but was drafting a plan to help people get out of harm's way. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, [...]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would invade refugee-packed Rafah, but was drafting a plan to help people get out of harm’s way. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, [...]

Analysts say the announcement could signal a shift to the more limited and targeted war against Hamas that the United States has been urging. The Israeli military said on Monday [...]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would be at risk of another major attack if it did not remain engaged in the Palestinian enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered [...]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would be at risk of another major attack if it did not remain engaged in the Palestinian enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered [...]

For many Israelis, Hamas’s surprise attack mirrors one carried out 50 years ago, setting off a 19-day war that traumatized the nation. For Israelis, Saturday’s surprise assault from Gaza was [...]

Byline: Isabel Kershner Critics of the government's plan to limit the power of courts are wary of what they call 'salami tactics,' slicing up the project into smaller pieces to [...]

Critics of the government's plan to limit the power of courts are wary of what they call ''salami tactics,'' slicing up the project into smaller pieces to make it more [...]

Critics of the government’s plan to limit the power of courts are wary of what they call “salami tactics,” slicing up the project into smaller pieces to try to make [...]

The change could accelerate the construction of thousands of new houses in the occupied territory and puts a far-right minister in charge of giving approvals. The Israeli government on Sunday [...]

After the militant organization Islamic Jihad fired hundreds of projectiles at Israel, Israeli forces stepped up its campaign of killing top commanders of the group in airstrikes. The Israeli military [...]

Government ministers addressed the crowd and promised not to give up on the judicial plan, even as talks continue with the opposition for a compromise. JERUSALEM — In a defiant [...]

While some politicians did not speak as planned at cemeteries, an appearance by the ultranationalist minister Itamar Ben-Gvir resulted in loud shouting matches between his supporters and opponents. At 11 [...]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government contends the Supreme Court has unchecked power, but critics of the proposal say it goes too far. Israel is in the throes of a [...]

JERUSALEM — Police on Monday used water cannons and stun grenades to disperse pro- and anti-government protesters who were blocking main roads in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other parts of [...]

Amid a national crisis over a planned judicial overhaul, Israel’s Parliament approved a bill making it much harder to remove a prime minister from office. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of [...]

Kohelet, the once-obscure think tank that conceived and now champions a revamped court system, is an American import. As part of a recent ''national day of resistance,'' a group of [...]

A movement against the government's judicial overhaul plan is a grass-roots affair spread by word of mouth and WhatsApp messaging groups. The four activists arrived stealthily just after dawn at [...]

The confrontations escalated tensions between the political leadership and protesters opposed to the far-right government’s plan to curb the powers of the judiciary. The Israeli police deployed water cannons and [...]

Two contentious bills were approved in an initial vote in Parliament on Monday, including one that would reduce the power of the Supreme Court. Tens of thousands of protesters gathered [...]

The government says its plan is a much-needed reform to curb the influence of an overreaching judiciary; critics say it will undermine the country's democratic institutions. JERUSALEM -- Israel's right-wing [...]

As Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pressed ahead with plans to limit judicial influence, Israelis thronged to unusually large rallies. A battle over the future of Israel’s judiciary — perceived by many [...]

The right-wing government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform are viewed by critics as anti-democratic and have galvanized the opposition. JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Israelis on Saturday night protested [...]

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, lost power last year. But his base hasn't abandoned him, and he could return to office after a snap election this fall. JERUSALEM -- [...]

The governing coalition decided to dissolve Parliament, plunging the country back into paralysis and throwing a political lifeline to Benjamin Netanyahu. JERUSALEM -- Israel's governing coalition will dissolve Parliament before [...]

JERUSALEM -- A picturesque ridge in Jerusalem, steeped in ancient history, is a favorite with visitors who come to snap panoramic photographs of the domes and spires of the Old [...]

Seeing little hope for major change from a new Israeli government, Palestinians are focused on an internal generational shift toward a campaign for rights and justice. JERUSALEM -- When Israelis [...]

The main players in the latest twist in Israeli politics have very different agendas, but one common goal: unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. JERUSALEM -- Naftali Bennett, who leads a [...]

The U.S. secretary of state drew thanks from Israeli officials for supporting their right to self-defense against Hamas. But he risked angering Israel in his diplomatic outreach to Palestinians. RAMALLAH, [...]

The secretary of state will also use his trip to the region this week to work on humanitarian aid for Gaza but has no plans to pursue full-fledged peace talks. [...]

Mr. Biden's language was carefully couched, reflecting continued reticence to criticize Israel despite rising international condemnation. JERUSALEM -- President Biden for the first time expressed support for a cease-fire between [...]

Byline: Patrick Kingsley and Isabel Kershner Years of negligence preceded the stampede that killed 45 people. But patchwork religious oversight and the state's reluctance to intervene sunk efforts to bring [...]

The decree by President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority was viewed by analysts as a bid to lift his standing with the Biden administration. Skeptics expressed doubt the vote [...]

A protracted political crisis revolving around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal troubles brings down the coalition government. JERUSALEM -- Israel's government collapsed Tuesday, pushing the country into yet another early [...]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition partners sided with the opposition in a preliminary vote to bring down the government, which has been largely paralyzed over infighting. JERUSALEM -- Israel moved [...]

Critics are protesting the nomination of Effie Eitam, a retired general and far-right politician, to lead Yad Vashem, a hallowed Israeli institution. JERUSALEM -- For years, his name was synonymous [...]

Israel now has one of the world's worst outbreaks of the coronavirus, but the government's response has gotten mired in political and cultural wars. JERUSALEM -- Warning that his country [...]

As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the logic and motives behind the [...]

The secretary of state's five-day tour is intended to discuss regional peace and security. He also planned to use Jerusalem as a backdrop for an address to the Republican National [...]

With annexation of the West Bank off the table and Arab diplomacy turned inside out, the Palestinian struggle, once focused against Israel, now is to remain relevant. JERUSALEM -- When [...]

President Trump announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates would establish ''full normalization of relations'' and that in exchange Israel would forgo for now ''declaring sovereignty'' over occupied West [...]

As countries consider back-to-school strategies for the fall, a coronavirus outbreak at a Jerusalem high school offers a cautionary tale. JERUSALEM -- As the United States and other countries anxiously [...]

Citing the coronavirus pandemic, Mr. Gantz, who nearly defeated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three straight elections, said he would explore forming a ''national emergency government.'' JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister [...]

The announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of 6,200 homes in a contested area was seen as an effort to solidify right-wing support. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced [...]