Expert calls rallies sparked by passage of controversial bill 'most widespread, significant democratic awakening' in country's history, with more labor strikes threatened

In speech, Hassan Nasrallah claims Jewish state was once seen as a regional power, but its 'trust, awareness and self-confidence have deteriorated' due to judicial overhaul crisis

Move marks major step in preventing disastrous spill or explosion in key shipping lane after years of frantic warnings from governments and environmental groups

No longer able to use 'reasonableness' doctrine, Yesh Atid and Movement for Quality Government accuse justice minister of abusing power, lacking authority to block appointments

Morgan Stanley cuts Israel sovereign credit to 'dislike stance'; Citi cautions investors about 'constitutional crisis' scenario over legislation approved despite lack of consensus

Military's 'competence' could be damaged if troops continue to suspend volunteer duty to protest government; IDF chief appeals for unity, tells reservists: we need you

Altercation follows incident last week in which a Russian fighter jet flew close to US surveillance plane with crew inside

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis canceled trip to Cyprus following accident; Greek army declares three days of mourning