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Friedman: Netanyahu is no longer at the wheel
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Friedman: Netanyahu is no longer at the wheel

Netanyahu is a “hostage to a far-right in his coalition,” says author Thomas Friedman, and any semblance of “progress towards a Palestinian state” threatens his grip on power.

Yuval Noah Harari: Netanyahu's 'Deep State' fears enabled Oct 7 attack
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Yuval Noah Harari: Netanyahu's 'Deep State' fears enabled Oct 7 attack

Author and historian Yuval Noah Harari puts the blame for Hamas’ success in its Oct 7 attack squarely on the Netanyahu government and its attempts to undermine democratic institutions. In an interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World, he argues that it's possible to support both Palestinian rights while defending Israel's right to exist at the same time.

China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang
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China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang

Is democracy dead in Israel? Will a fugitive decide Spain's next prime minister? What does Qin Gang's removal say about China? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Israeli demonstrators take part in a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
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Netanyahu faces national unrest after judicial reform vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu addressed a nation in uproar on Monday after lawmakers passed a bill limiting the power of the Supreme Court.

Demonstrators are sprayed with water from a water cannon during a demonstration against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul in Jerusalem
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Israel’s divisive judicial reforms becoming law

Healthy or not, Bibi knows that his fragile coalition government is toast if he doesn’t push ahead with the reforms.

People block a highway to Jerusalem on a day of disturbance to protest against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul.
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A crucial vote on the judiciary in Israel

The government's judicial overhaul plans were met with a national day of disturbance.

Ehud Barak interview: Israeli democracy on the chopping block
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Ehud Barak interview: Israeli democracy on the chopping block

Israel's delicate balance between democracy and political power is under threat, as the government's proposed judiciary overhaul poses a significant risk to the checks and balances of its political system. On GZERO World, former Prime Minister Ehud Barak warns that the judicial overhaul, backed by coalition members, would undermine the independence of the courts and leave the executive branch unchecked.

Israel's government legal but not legitimate, says former PM Ehud Barak
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Israel's government legal but not legitimate, says former PM Ehud Barak

Is Israel's democracy in danger? On GZERO World, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak sits down with Ian Bremmer to discuss what Barak thinks is the hidden agenda of the current government's judicial overhaul.

Ian Explains: Why Israel's judiciary reform is so controversial
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Ian Explains: Why Israel's judiciary reform is so controversial

Israel celebrated Memorial Day and its 75th birthday in late April. But now the country is looking ahead once more, and not liking what it sees, Ian Bremmer explains on GZERO World.