Political Turmoil in Israel: Religious Party Quits Coalition Amid Military Draft Dispute

Israel’s ruling coalition has been shaken after the ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism (UTJ) resigned from parliamentary and government posts in protest over unresolved military draft exemptions for religious students. The move leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a razor-thin majority in the Knesset, complicating his political calculus amid ongoing…

Upholding Judicial Independence: Chief Justice Koome Defends Rule of Law Amid Political Pressure

Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued a firm statement defending the independence of Kenya’s Judiciary in the face of mounting political pressure and public criticism. Speaking in her capacity as Chair of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Koome emphasized the importance of shielding judicial officers from…