11:12 PM

Violent clashes between protesters and police outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem

Thousands of protesters are clashing with Israeli police and attempting to break through barricades outside Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Ben Samuels
11:06 PM

U.S. 'deeply concerned by ongoing developments in Israel'

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for speaking out against judicial overhaul on Sunday, U.S. National Security Council Spokesperson said, "We are deeply concerned by the ongoing developments in Israel, including the potential impact on military readiness raised by Minister Gallant, which further underscores the urgent need for compromise.

As the President recently discussed with PM Netanyahu directly, democratic values have always been, and must remain, a hallmark of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Democratic societies are strengthened by genuine checks and balances, and fundamental changes should be pursued with the broadest possible base of popular support.

We continue to strongly urge Israeli leaders to find a compromise as soon as possible that is based on broad popular support, " he added.