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Fast Forward Israeli cabinet ministers cancel meetings with U.S. Jewish organizations in the wake of protests
In Boston, a protester who rushed past security while following Nir Barkat through a hotel corridor was questioned by police
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News Fighting for political survival, Labor chief wants American Jews to help rebuild liberal Zionism
MK Merav Michael called the massive protests against the government’s judicial overhaul plan a ‘huge opportunity’ for the Israeli left
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Fast Forward Kamala Harris praises ‘independent judiciary’ in speech at Israeli embassy event
Harris’ speech on Tuesday came after a week in which opponents of the judicial overhaul — which would significantly weaken the Israeli Supreme Court — protested Israeli right-wing politicians at a series of events in New York City and elsewhere
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Fast Forward Jerusalem Post conference is latest Israeli event in New York to be disrupted by protests
Protesters interrupted a speech by Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat toward the end of the one-day conference
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Fast Forward Israel’s judicial strife showcased at Celebrate Israel parade in New York
Israeli cabinet ministers were shouted down by protesters while senior Democratic officials marched with pro-democracy activists
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Fast Forward Police report filed against Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman after conflict with protester on NYC street
Rothman is an architect of the proposed changes to Israel’s judiciary that have sparked sustained, global protests
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Fast Forward After passing budget, Netanyahu vows to press on with judicial overhaul
National Unity party chairman Benny Gantz says the prime minister is 'once again drunk with power'
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Fast Forward Netanyahu government, Israeli opposition near first compromise in judicial overhaul talks
As part of the deal, Netanyahu's government would agree to convene the Judicial Appointments Committee in its current format
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