Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is used to weathering storms over almost three decades in and out of power — and is starting to flex his muscles again after a recent run of adversity.

On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.

The Israeli parliament passed a law Thursday that changes the process of appointing judges and gives politicians more control over the process. Why it matters: The legislation is the central element of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul program,