Israeli politics
Herzog must keep his word and stay out of Netanyahu's coalition, Ha'aretz
“Herzog’s main goal must be to establish as broad an opposition as possible, which will be based on the principles of democracy, negating racism and the struggle for peace,” write the editors of Ha’aretz.
Likud to force future coalition partners to pass anti-Court laws, Ha'aretz
Likud and Jewish Home lawmakers are planning a series of controversial laws that would change the face of the Supreme Court, including changing the seniority policy in the appointment of the Supreme Court president, and reducing the number of Supreme Court justices on the Judicial Appointments Committee, all of which would give the government more control over the court.
Netanyahu must wake up to the new reality, Ynet News
“With an American president who is losing patience with the insults hurled at him, a failed Israeli attempt at reshaping the Iranian nuclear agreement and a looming UN resolution on the Palestinians, it’s time for a reboot of Israel’s foreign policy,” writes Nahum Barnea.
Occupation/Human Rights
Palestinians petitioning court to get back Jordan Valley land, Ha'aretz
The High Court of Justice is to hear petitions Monday by Palestinians seeking the return of land they own near the Jordanian border and which was given to Jordan Valley settlers to cultivate.
Israeli Supreme Court upholds continued confiscation of occupied East Jerusalem properties through the Absentee Property Law, Adalah
On April 15, the Israeli Supreme Court affirmed the applicability of the Absentee Property Law to properties in occupied East Jerusalem belonging to Palestinians living in the West Bank. In its decision, the Court affirmed the applicability of the law to East Jerusalem, approving all past expropriations and giving the green light for further expropriations in the future.
Israeli army encloses 7,000 Palestinians in West Bank village, +972 Magazine
The Israeli army and Border Police closed off both entrances to the Palestinian village of Hizma in the West Bank on Monday afternoon, in response to what the military claimed were incidents of stone-throwing in the area. Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem reported that Hizma’s 7,000 residents were also prevented from leaving the village.
PHOTOS: Palestinians mark Prisoners Day, IDF responds with live fire, +972 Magazine/Active Stills
Thousands of Palestinians marked Prisoners Day across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. President Abbas called for releasing Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas called for kidnapping Israelis.
Palestinian MK urges boycott of West Bank settlements, The Times of Israel
Joint (Arab) List MK Ahmad Tibi on Sunday urged Israeli citizens to actively refrain from purchasing merchandise produced by Jews residing in West Bank settlements, in order to pressure the government into changing its policies across the Green Line.
Palestinian politics
Israel-US tensions on Iran prompt Palestinian strategy, Al-Monitor
“The losing party at the Iran framework agreement is perhaps the Palestinians. At least this is how they see it,” writes Uri Savir.
Israel and Palestinians Reach Tax Deal, The New York Times
Israel and the Palestinian Authority have reached an agreement to resolve a monthslong dispute over the transfer of tax revenue Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinians, officials said on Saturday.
Palestinian court drops case against ex-Fatah strongman Dahlan, Ma'an News
A Palestinian court on Sunday dismissed a high-profile corruption case against exiled Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan, a defense lawyer told AFP.