Israel, Saudis work to establish diplomacy

A delegation from Saudi Arabia is in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, a day after officials met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah. Israel's tourism minister also made an official public visit to Saudi Arabia as the two countries have been discussing efforts to establish diplomatic ties. Steven Simon, a professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Washington, joined CBS News to discuss the possible history at stake with the meetings.

• Sep 27, 2023
• 04:49

Biden, Netanyahu meet amid judicial crisis

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in New York City on Wednesday to discuss what Mr. Biden called "some of the hard issues" amid ongoing protests in Israel over a planned judicial overhaul. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the long-awaited meeting between the world leaders.

• Sep 20, 2023
• 04:38

Biden, Netanyahu talk "democratic values"

President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday in New York as protests continue in Israel over Netanyahu's proposed court overhauls that many critics call a threat to the country's democracy. Speaking to reporters before the meeting, with Netanyahu by his side, Biden said the two would discuss, "upholding democratic values that lie at the heart of our partnership, including the checks and balances in our systems." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

• Sep 20, 2023
• 05:31

Biden, Netanyahu talk "checks and balances" amid Israeli judicial crisis

President Biden raised "hard issues" around protecting democratic values during a Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

• Sep 20, 2023

Ex-Israeli prime minister on court overhaul

Residents in Israel have taken to the streets for 37 consecutive weeks to express their opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak joined CBS News to discuss the proposed changes and said the protesters are "defending our democracy against an attempt to destroy it from within."

• Sep 19, 2023
• 07:13

Judicial overhaul protests rock Israel

60 Minutes travels to Israel to report on historic protests against a proposed judicial overhaul and meets members of Brothers and Sisters in Arms, a leading protest group made up of army reservists.

• Sep 17, 2023
• 05:13

Fierce protests rock Israel for 37 weeks

Israelis are hitting the streets to protest their government's proposed judicial overhaul. 60 Minutes reports on Brothers and Sisters in Arms, a group of reservists who are leading these protests.

• Sep 17, 2023

Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempted court overhaul dividing Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's push to weaken the Supreme Court set off months of unrest, tearing Israel apart. Lesley Stahl reports why protestors call his plan a profound threat to democracy.

• Sep 17, 2023

Into the Streets | Sunday on 60 Minutes

60 MINUTES’ Lesley Stahl reports from Israel on Brothers and Sisters in Arms – a group of military reservists, including commando soldiers and pilots, who are at the forefront of the huge rallies in the country.

• Sep 15, 2023
• 00:30

Artifacts found in Israel were used by "sorcerers" in "rituals" centuries ago

The professional sorcerers would have been visited by Muslim pilgrims traveling from Egypt.

• Sep 14, 2023

Palestinian leader renews controversy with remarks on Jews, Holocaust

As Mahmoud Abbas' latest remarks on why Hitler targeted the Jews draw outrage, his colleagues say it's the critics who are "extremely dangerous."

• Sep 13, 2023

2 Israelis killed at West Bank car wash

The deaths are part of a relentless spiral of violence that has fueled the worst fighting between Israel and the Palestinians ​in the West Bank in nearly two decades.

• Sep 11, 2023

Roman-era swords found in Dead Sea cave: "Almost in mint condition"

The "dramatic and exciting discovery" tells a story of empire and rebellion, of long-distance conquest and local insurrection.

• Sep 6, 2023

Biden to nominate Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel

Jack Lew was a top official in both the Obama and Clinton administrations.

• Sep 5, 2023

Dozens injured after Eritrean government supporters, opponents clash in Israel

Among those hurt were 30 police officers and three protesters hit by police fire.

• Sep 2, 2023

Rockslide near Dead Sea in Israel kills 5-year-old boy, traps others

At least six people were injured in the rockslide on a hiking trail near the Dead Sea Thursday, rescue workers said.

• Aug 24, 2023

Plan to uproot Christian mosaic in Israel sparks outcry

The Megiddo Mosaic was discovered near the site of Armageddon, where some Christians believe the Second Coming will happen.

• Aug 15, 2023

Israelis stage massive protests after government pushes through key reform

While an official turnout figure was not available, Israel's Channel 13 estimated more than 170,000 people turned out in the city.

• Jul 29, 2023

Israel's judicial overhaul fuels upheaval

The reaction to Israel's judicial overhaul has for months been loud, and at times chaotic, but that did not stop the country's right-wing government from approving the first phase of the plan Monday. The law limits the ability of Israel's Supreme Court to overturn government decisions, and public response has only intensified since Monday's vote. Steven Zipperstein, a professor in Jewish culture and history at Stanford University, joined CBS News to unpack the significance of the protests, and how they are affecting relations with the West.

• Jul 25, 2023
• 04:36

What are Israel's judicial reforms and why are they so contentious?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government is pushing changes that many believe will fundamentally erode the country's democracy.

• Jul 25, 2023

Breaking down Israel's judicial overhaul

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform plan has sparked protests across Israel. Washington Post foreign affairs reporter Miriam Berger joined CBS News to discuss the wider impacts of the new law approved Monday.

• Jul 25, 2023
• 02:49

Israel in shock after judicial overhaul

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul has sparked months of protests in Israel that continued Monday as part of the overhaul passed. The new law limits the power of Israel's Supreme Court to overturn government decisions. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is reports from Tel Aviv.

• Jul 25, 2023
• 06:02

Uneasy calm in Israel after vote sparks rage

Months of protests came to a head Monday night in Israel, as the country's parliament voted through the first part of controversial reforms that will limit the powers of the Supreme Court. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "democratic step" to restore balance, but critics say it's doing the opposite, as Liz Palmer reports.

• Jul 25, 2023
• 02:32

Israel passes judicial reform amid protests

Massive protests erupted in Israel after the country's lawmakers voted to strip power from the Supreme Court. The court had been one of the few checks on the legislature's power, as the country has no written constitution or upper legislative chamber. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jul 24, 2023
• 02:06

Fallout from Israeli Supreme Court overhaul

Israel's parliament has approved a major part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial plan to reshape the country's judicial system. The decision does significant damage to the power of Israel's supreme court. Paul Adams, a diplomatic correspondent with the BBC, has the latest.

• Jul 24, 2023
• 04:14

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