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PM source says he denies any violation, must handle crisis

AG says Netanyahu is breaking the law and in violation of conflict of interest deal

By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff

Baharav-Miara: PM’s declaration that he will get involved in judicial overhaul violates court ruling; this and any further such acts ‘illegal and tainted by conflict of interest’

Left: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at her welcome ceremony in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90). Right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 11, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

The Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee headed by Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman meets to vote on more than 5,000 reservations to the judicial appointments bill, on March 22, 2023. (Committee spokesperson's office)

Knesset panel to resume vote on reservations to judicial appointments bill on Sunday

By Carrie Keller-Lynn and ToI Staff

Analysis‘Gun is on the table’: Both sides of overhaul clash say constitutional crisis coming

Low-profile Netanyahu meeting with UK’s Sunak overshadowed by protests

In a rare move, no public statements as Israeli leader hosted at 10 Downing Street amid speculation British PM trying to avoid publicly criticizing Netanyahu on judicial overhaul

Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and his wife Sara ascend a plane before taking off for London, March 24, 2023. (Amy Spiro/Times of Israel)

After delays, Netanyahu finally leaves for London, where more protesters await

By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, with British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, during a meeting with leaders of the UK Jewish community, November 5, 2017. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

As Netanyahu flies to London, UK chief rabbi calls for ‘Jewish unity’ around world

By David I. Klein

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By Jessica Steinberg
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By ToI Staff
Stamp of disapproval
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By Harry Roper
Troubleshooter
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Cutting remarks
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By Harry Roper
Holey mess
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By ToI Staff and JTA

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