Talks in Cairo have extended into a third day, as both Israel and Hamas say they are waiting for a response from the other to reach a ceasefire agreement. Key Points Ceasefire talks in Cairo have entered their third day, despite the absence of an Israeli delegation. Both Israel and Hamas claim they are awaiting […]
Read MorePalestinians ‘beaten and sexually assaulted’ at Israeli detention centres, UN report claims
Internal analysis by UNRWA, based on interviews with released Palestinians, describes dog attacks and the prolonged use of stress positions. An internal UN report describes widespread abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention centres, including beatings, dog attacks, the prolonged use of stress positions and sexual assault. The report was compiled by the UN Relief […]
Read MoreIsraelis brace for disruption amid renewed push for judicial overhaul
Israelis are bracing for a turbulent week of protests and potential strike action as the country’s governing coalition races to pass a key component of its wide-ranging judicial overhaul before the parliamentary summer recess. The Knesset’s constitution, justice and law committee on Monday discussed sending a bill eliminating the “reasonableness” standard that allows the supreme […]
Read MoreDefending separation of powers
With respected former president Reuven Rivlin warning it “might endanger democracy”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to be cautious in implementing his new government’s contentious plan for a far-reaching overhaul of the Jewish state’s judicial system. The highly unusual intervention by Mr Rivlin, previously an MP and minister representing Mr Netanyahu’s Likud party, reflects […]
Read MoreIsrael’s top judge slams ‘attack’ by justice minister
Israel’s top judge has lashed out at the justice minister’s plans to overhaul the judicial system, calling it an “unbridled attack” in rare public criticism of the government. Days after entering office as part of Israel’s most right-wing government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced last week moves to allow politicians to […]
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