The law to eliminate the role of attorney general is another stage in Netanyahu's personal campaign of revenge against the law enforcement systems that dared put him on trial

The U.S. doesn't want Israel directly involved in the current round against Iran, but still depends on its intelligence and operational capabilities

The government is expected to divert over $170 million from an Arab community education, welfare and infrastructure fund to finance the agency's activities among Arab citizens, while the Israel Police will remain in charge of Jewish organized crime

At Jerusalem Design Week, matkot paddles become combat knives, and at the Israeli Opera, a democratic republic turns into a police state. At the Manofim festival, a musical performance examines a heart torn between Gaza and Jerusalem

The legislation passed 53-48 despite warnings from critics that it could increase political influence over Israel's broadcasting sector. 'We've defeated the deep state,' Communications Minister Karhi said, adding that the High Court of Justice 'has no authority to strike down laws'

He praises Netanyahu and Israel's police for their treatment of Arab citizens, and argues that Israel is not an apartheid state: Professor Robert Cherry sees parallels between the integration of Israel's Arab minority and that of Jewish immigrants in America – and believes the same progress will eventually reach the cabinet table