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Fight over Israel’s judiciary as Palestinians look on

Protests continue against PM Netanyahu’s moves to weaken the Supreme Court, as violence escalates in occupied West Bank.

Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new right-wing coalition and its proposed judicial reforms to reduce powers of the Supreme Court, in Tel Aviv, Israel January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Corinna Kern

Analysis: The fall and rise of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu was able to return to power by utilising the far right, a side of Israeli politics that had been shunned.

A supporter of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up an election banner as he campaigns at Mahane,Yehuda market Jerusalem

Netanyahu tipped to return as Israel PM after far-right surge

Exit polls suggest veteran politician will be able to form coalition with ‘Religious Zionism’, which plans major changes

Benjamin Netanyahu

Far-right Ben-Gvir emerges as key player in Israel

As Israel faces fifth poll in less than four years, rising tension is boosting support for the notorious politician.

Israeli far-right legislator Itamar Ben-Gvir, surrounded by security, waves at supporters on a walk around a Jerusalem market.

Israelis vote for parliament again, but strong coalition unlikely

Voters are heading to the polls for the fifth time in three and a half years, but the country remains divided.

Israeli woman votes

Can new Israeli elections secure a stable government?

Israel dissolves parliament, prompting new elections on November 1 and the possible return of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Finance Minister Yair Lapid leave after a joint news conference in Jerusalem July 3, 2013.

Israel struggles with COVID surge despite mass vaccinations

Israelis flouting mask requirements may have been a main contributor to the rapid spread of the Delta variant in Israel.

The fast spread of the Delta variant caught mostly vaccinated Israelis by surprise [File: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters]