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Sources say PM decision was already made as leaders of the coalition parties were summoned to a meeting, amid growing anger in protests; Universities to strike and mass demonstrations expected outside Knesset; Labour Union expected to join protest

Israels president Isaac Herzog on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately halt his controversial judicial overhaul, warning that the move has put the countrys security, economy and society under threat.Herzogs remarks came after Prime Minister Netanyahu sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for opposing his judicial reforms, sparking widespread street protests.The president also called on the government to put aside political considerations for the sake of the nation.L...

In the first ever such event, workers and employers from the private sector join hands in strike; as local councils, universitites, medical institutions and others say they will not stand by as their country burns

Ben Zyskowicz, who serves as Helsinki representative for decades,says a man approached him at a metro station in Helsinki and attacked him, hurled antisemitic slurs and threatened to push him onto the tracks

Prime minister delays expected statement for hours as coalition partner Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to resign from government; local leaders launch hunger strike outside Knesset; protests in progress around the country as tens of thousands rally in Jerusalem

Opinion: Slowly but surely Israel's right is undergoing changes and attempts to portray its opponents in a negative light in order to get even more influence

Players in the Israeli team come from diverse backgrounds and streams of the Jewish religion, but all say they feel a connection and want to support Israel

Police deploy stun grenades, water cannons against anti-reform demonstrators in Tel Aviv as they try to obstruct main highway; group of protesters in Jerusalem obstructs roadway, sets fire to dumpster, attacks Arab taxi driver

After watching his grandfather suffer from a neurodegenerative disease, Prof. Friedlander has devoted his life to discovering the most effective methods for enjoying one's senior years with activities that not only engage and entertain, but also greatly decrease the chance of becoming ill yourself

Masses of pro-government protesters gather in the capital to urge the coalition to move forward with the legislation