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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended his government's judicial reform plan and called on opposition leaders to stop threatening "civil war" and speaking of "the destruction of the state

Many are angered about the government's plan to weaken the Supreme Court and other democratic institutions.

Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft legislation that critics say would damage democracy and the independence of courts. The 73-year-old political veteran, who is on trial for corruption charges that he denies, returned to…

Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft legislation that critics say would damage democracy and the independence of courts.

Yuli Edelstein and Tom Nides speak about settlements, Iran and bilateral ties.

“The government’s plan is a relentless attack against the judicial system as if it was an enemy that should be defeated."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected as "baseless" claims by critics that his government proposed judicial reforms.

Netanyahu government is coalition of the most extreme right-wing and religious parties in the history of the state

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced a far-reaching program for judicial reform with an emphasis on the Supreme Court.

Democracy is not just about holding elections. It is a set of institutions, ideas and practices that allow citizens a continuous, decisive voice in shaping their government and its policies.

Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister again.