Police say suspects had chosen targets of ‘high symbolism’ and were making final preparations for the attack, including a Jewish restaurant in central Athens
State attorney to hand down charges against prison officials who allegedly knew about harassment of female guards by Palestinian inmates and failed to take action
Spokesman Nadav Galon says there will probably be no dialog about the things that really need to be advanced and protesters will continue to march until the entire plot to change the judicial system is blocked
New York Times reports administration ‘bombards’ prime minister with warnings that he was ‘imperiling Israel’s reputation as the true democracy in the heart of the Middle East.’ Nides says U.S. encouraged by Netanyahu’s willingness to begin conversations on a compromise
Move claimed to be merely a technicality implies there is no real intent to abandon the judicial reforms, opposition members say; ‘No matter how much I warned – Netanyahu lied again’ says MK Lieberman
President says spoke with prime minister and opposition leaders after Netanyahu announces temporary halt to legislation; says will represent civil society concerns
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
Many olim run into numerous challenges trying to find their footing in their new home, struggling with everything from finding suitable housing to earning a living and even learning Hebrew
Prime minister says ‘not willing to tear the nation asunder’ and ‘there cannot be a civil war’ as he announces halt to legislative process on push to reshape courts until next Knesset session
Masses of pro-government protesters gather in the capital to urge the coalition to move forward with the legislation