Law

Italy is poised to become the first country to write the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into law, classifying some criticism of Israel as antisemitic. France is weighing a similar measure.

In a rare expanded hearing behind closed doors, Israel's Supreme Court is considering petitions to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Outside the courtroom, Ben-Gvir blasted the process, insisting voters chose him to set policy and declaring: "This is not democracy; I demand investigations and arrests of Gali Baharav-Miara and Ronen Bar."