Main Topic: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies that Israel is heading toward civil war and defends the recent judicial overhaul.
Key Points:
1. Netanyahu argues that the judicial overhaul is necessary to rebalance power between the branches of government and strengthen democracy.
2. Demonstrators and critics fear that the changes weaken the Supreme Court and threaten Israeli democracy.
3. Netanyahu dismisses allegations that his legal woes motivated the judicial changes and maintains that the relationship between the United States and Israel remains strong.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked judicial reform protesters before flying to the United States to speak at the UN General Assembly.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Joe Biden at the U.N. General Assembly amid strained U.S.-Israeli relations over Netanyahu's proposed changes to Israel's court system and disagreements on Israeli settlements and a two-state solution with the Palestinians, but both leaders express a commitment to their alliance.
The recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the country's political crisis under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have showcased weakness and division, leading to a significant military and intelligence failure and hindering the pursuit of a transformative peace deal with Saudi Arabia.
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib finally comments on the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, expressing grief for the lives lost and criticizing Israel as an "apartheid state" perpetuating violence with unconditional funding from the US.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush are facing criticism for labeling Israel as an apartheid state and calling for an end to U.S. funding after a surprise attack by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared war on Hamas after the militant group launched a surprise attack, resulting in hundreds of deaths and dozens of Israelis taken hostage, prompting Israel to enforce a complete siege on Gaza.
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have condemned Hamas' attacks on Israel, expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself and calling for a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel's response to the recent attack by Palestinian gunmen from the Gaza Strip will "change the Middle East."
A Jewish House Democrat criticizes members of the "Squad" for calling to end assistance to Israel during the conflict with Hamas, stating it is reprehensible and repulsive to disregard the suffering of innocent civilians.
Representative Ilhan Omar criticized Israel's response to the recent conflict with Hamas, equating the Israeli victims and Palestinian casualties, accusing Israel of operating an "apartheid" state and calling for a negotiated peace with equal rights and security guarantees for Israelis and Palestinians.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan criticizes Israel's blockade and bombing of Gaza as a disproportionate and unethical response, calling it a "massacre," and urges the international community to take a fair and humanitarian stance.
During his "My Take," Stuart Varney criticizes members of the far-left, like Rashida Tlaib, for refusing to condemn Hamas' terror attacks on Israel despite conclusive proof of the atrocities.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre strongly condemned lawmakers who suggested that the Hamas attack on Israel should be considered in the context of previous actions by Israel, stating that there are not two sides and that the condemnation belongs to the terrorists.
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Israel for its "serious violation of international law" in cutting off services to Gaza, stating that it hinders peace, causes civilian casualties, and makes humanitarian efforts more difficult, while also emphasizing the need for restraint from Israeli forces and UN humanitarian access to the area.
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib defends her position against accusations of sympathy towards Hamas, criticizing both the group's attacks on Israel and the retribution exacted by Israel on civilians in the Gaza Strip, labeling both as war crimes.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizes Israel for acting like an organization rather than a state in its response to the Hamas onslaught, stating that it will be treated accordingly.
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes the Israeli government's decision to cut off supplies to Gaza, calling it a violation of international law that harms innocent civilians and stating that the targeting of civilians is a war crime.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for being unprepared for a weekend attack by Palestinian Hamas militants that killed over 1,200 people in Israel, claiming that under his leadership, Israel would not have needed to be prepared.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that Israel's intelligence failed and its enemies were "very smart," causing backlash from supporters of Israel who accused him of attacking the country and praising Hezbollah terrorists. Trump also criticized Netanyahu for being ill-prepared for the recent Hamas attack and linked it to his false claims of a rigged U.S. election.
Former President Donald J. Trump faced criticism from both Republicans and the White House for praising Hezbollah and criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the recent Hamas attacks on Israel.
Former President Donald Trump is publicly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in the wake of a brutal Hamas attack, expressing his disappointment over Netanyahu's praise for President Joe Biden and his perceived betrayal during the planned strike on an Iranian general.
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticizes President Joe Biden for not taking more action to restrain Israel in the conflict with Hamas and show concern for Palestinian civilians caught in the violence.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy declined to condemn Donald Trump's characterization of Hezbollah as "very smart" and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not being prepared for the attack by Hamas, suggesting a possible connection to Trump's disapproval of Netanyahu congratulating Joe Biden on his election win.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticized former President Trump for his apparent praise of Iran-backed Hezbollah and his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with several GOP presidential candidates also pushing back on Trump's comments.
Former leader of the UK Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn condemns Israel's actions against Hamas and calls for an end to the occupation of Palestine, while failing to mention the party responsible for the recent attack in the Negev desert.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to shift the blame onto the military for the failure of the war in October 2023.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, known for his risk aversion to major military operations, has now assumed the role of a wartime leader in response to the recent attacks by Hamas, marking a significant shift in his approach.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing public anger and accusations of dropping the country's guard and engulfing it in a Gaza war, leading to calls for his resignation and potential political repercussions.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert criticizes the ongoing war against Hamas, emphasizing the need to minimize collateral damage and ruling out a diplomatic solution, while blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the attacks and stating that he will eventually be removed from power.
President Isaac Herzog criticizes the BBC for its biased reporting on the Israel-Hamas war and its refusal to label Hamas as a terrorist group.
Stuart Varney criticizes Rep. Rashida Tlaib for blaming Israel for the Gaza hospital blast, accusing her of deliberately inflaming public opinion to wage an anti-Israel, pro-Hamas campaign.
