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![A protester waves an Israeli flag during a massive protest against the government's judicial overhaul plan on March 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel.]()
A protester waves an Israeli flag during a massive protest against the government's judicial overhaul plan on March 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What Israel Can Teach the U.S. About Confronting a Constitutional Crisis
Sometimes you not only need to vote—you also need to vote with your feet.
![People demonstrate in Tel Aviv on Feb. 27.]()
People demonstrate in Tel Aviv on Feb. 27.
Why Palestinians Aren’t Joining Israel’s Protests
A state that considers equality an existential threat can never be a democracy.
![A protester walks down a street at night holding an Israeli flag.]()
A protester walks down a street at night holding an Israeli flag.
Israel Is Somewhere It’s Never Been Before
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to weaken Israel’s democracy—and the public’s stunning resistance—has unsettled the country.
![A protester carries a placard during a gathering outside Israel's parliament in Jerusalem.]()
A protester carries a placard during a gathering outside Israel's parliament in Jerusalem.
In Israel, It’s Gatekeepers 1, Bibi 0
The bureaucrats side with the protesters, forcing Netanyahu to delay a key vote.
![Israeli police confront protesters during ongoing demonstrations in Tel Aviv on March 23, against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government. JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images]()
Israeli police confront protesters during ongoing demonstrations in Tel Aviv on March 23, against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government. JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images
What America’s Civil War Can Teach Us About Israel’s
Israeli protesters may not realize it yet, but the only way they can protect their own rights and democracy is by allying with Palestinians.
![Protesters unload a model of an hourglass during ongoing protests against controversial hard-right legal reforms
in Tel Aviv on March 23.]()
Protesters unload a model of an hourglass during ongoing protests against controversial hard-right legal reforms
in Tel Aviv on March 23.
Ehud Barak: Why Netanyahu Will Fall
A former Israeli prime minister explains why he thinks people power will prevail.
![Protesters gather amid ongoing demonstrations against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government in Tel Aviv on March 23.]()
Protesters gather amid ongoing demonstrations against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government in Tel Aviv on March 23.
Netanyahu’s Legal Crusade Is Sparking a Military Backlash in Israel
Top generals worry about the fate of liberal democracy—and that the country’s enemies see mass refusal among reservists as an opportunity to strike.
![Austin and Gallant stand at podiums side by side next to each others' national flags.]()
Austin and Gallant stand at podiums side by side next to each others' national flags.
The U.S.-Israel Relationship No Longer Makes Sense
If Israel and its supporters want the country to continue receiving U.S. largesse, they will need to come up with a new narrative.
![Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel on March 9.]()
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel on March 9.
Does the United States Have More Leverage Over Israel Than It Thinks?
The beleaguered Netanyahu government needs Washington’s backing on Iran—but unpopular judicial reforms and casual talk of ethnic cleansing could imperil it.
![A member of security for the Israeli Bracha settlement gestures amid clashes between settlers and Palestinians in Burin village, after settlers reportedly set cars on fire in the village in the occupied West Bank on Feb. 25.]()
A member of security for the Israeli Bracha settlement gestures amid clashes between settlers and Palestinians in Burin village, after settlers reportedly set cars on fire in the village in the occupied West Bank on Feb. 25.
Unconditional U.S. Support of Israel Fuels Jewish Extremist Violence
The Israeli far right sees Washington’s refusal to get tough on Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as a green light for ethnic cleansing.
![Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration against the government's controversial justice reform bill, in Tel Aviv on March 1.]()
Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration against the government's controversial justice reform bill, in Tel Aviv on March 1.
Why Israel’s Establishment Is Revolting
Centrist Israelis ignored the occupation and settlements for years, but they are up in arms about judicial reforms that threaten the economy—and their self-image.
![Protesters wave Israeli flags in front of a large banner showing a scowling Benjamin Netanyahu.]()
Protesters wave Israeli flags in front of a large banner showing a scowling Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu Faces His Own ‘Israeli Spring’
Protesters in Israel are rallying to oppose an extremist and fundamentalist government that is trying to change the status quo and reshape the country’s character.
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Israel’s Constitutional Crisis
How Israel’s new government impacts the world.
![Protesters hold Israeli flags and placards while chanting slogans during a demonstration in Jerusalem.]()
Protesters hold Israeli flags and placards while chanting slogans during a demonstration in Jerusalem.
‘An Unprecedented Constitutional Crisis’
What Netanyahu’s assault on the Supreme Court means for Israel.
![JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - MARCH 09: L - R Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu helps US Vice President Joe Biden as he signs the guestbook at the Prime Minister's residence on March 9, 2010 in Jerusalem, Israel. The American Vice-President is in the Middel East to meet Israeli leaders including Peres and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before travelling to Jordan on Thursday. (Photo by Debbi Hill - Pool/Getty Images)]()
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - MARCH 09: L - R Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu helps US Vice President Joe Biden as he signs the guestbook at the Prime Minister's residence on March 9, 2010 in Jerusalem, Israel. The American Vice-President is in the Middel East to meet Israeli leaders including Peres and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before travelling to Jordan on Thursday. (Photo by Debbi Hill - Pool/Getty Images)
Netanyahu Has Drawn a Saudi-U.S. Road Map
But Joe Biden shouldn’t play along.
![Abbas sits in a chair frowning with his chin resting in his hand.]()
Abbas sits in a chair frowning with his chin resting in his hand.
Why Security Cooperation With Israel Is a Lose-Lose for Abbas
West Bank coordination is vital to Mahmoud Abbas’s and the Palestinian Authority’s survival. It’s also hugely unpopular among ordinary Palestinians.
![A close-up photo of Netanyahu and Putin standing face to face and smiling at each other.]()
A close-up photo of Netanyahu and Putin standing face to face and smiling at each other.
The Deeper Reason Netanyahu Won’t Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Jerusalem’s ties to Moscow are partly about security. They’re also about illiberalism.
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What Israel Can Teach the U.S. About Confronting a Constitutional Crisis
Sometimes you not only need to vote—you also need to vote with your feet.
Why Palestinians Aren’t Joining Israel’s Protests
A state that considers equality an existential threat can never be a democracy.
Israel Is Somewhere It’s Never Been Before
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to weaken Israel’s democracy—and the public’s stunning resistance—has unsettled the country.
In Israel, It’s Gatekeepers 1, Bibi 0
The bureaucrats side with the protesters, forcing Netanyahu to delay a key vote.
What America’s Civil War Can Teach Us About Israel’s
Israeli protesters may not realize it yet, but the only way they can protect their own rights and democracy is by allying with Palestinians.
Ehud Barak: Why Netanyahu Will Fall
A former Israeli prime minister explains why he thinks people power will prevail.
Netanyahu’s Legal Crusade Is Sparking a Military Backlash in Israel
Top generals worry about the fate of liberal democracy—and that the country’s enemies see mass refusal among reservists as an opportunity to strike.
The U.S.-Israel Relationship No Longer Makes Sense
If Israel and its supporters want the country to continue receiving U.S. largesse, they will need to come up with a new narrative.
Does the United States Have More Leverage Over Israel Than It Thinks?
The beleaguered Netanyahu government needs Washington’s backing on Iran—but unpopular judicial reforms and casual talk of ethnic cleansing could imperil it.
Unconditional U.S. Support of Israel Fuels Jewish Extremist Violence
The Israeli far right sees Washington’s refusal to get tough on Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as a green light for ethnic cleansing.
Why Israel’s Establishment Is Revolting
Centrist Israelis ignored the occupation and settlements for years, but they are up in arms about judicial reforms that threaten the economy—and their self-image.
Netanyahu Faces His Own ‘Israeli Spring’
Protesters in Israel are rallying to oppose an extremist and fundamentalist government that is trying to change the status quo and reshape the country’s character.
Israel’s Constitutional Crisis
How Israel’s new government impacts the world.
‘An Unprecedented Constitutional Crisis’
What Netanyahu’s assault on the Supreme Court means for Israel.
Netanyahu Has Drawn a Saudi-U.S. Road Map
But Joe Biden shouldn’t play along.
Why Security Cooperation With Israel Is a Lose-Lose for Abbas
West Bank coordination is vital to Mahmoud Abbas’s and the Palestinian Authority’s survival. It’s also hugely unpopular among ordinary Palestinians.
The Deeper Reason Netanyahu Won’t Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Jerusalem’s ties to Moscow are partly about security. They’re also about illiberalism.
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