In a stunning turn of events, Israel's Supreme Court has struck down legislation that aimed to limit its powers to scrutinize government decisions. The controversial ruling has ignited a wave of criticism, particularly among right-wing politicians who had championed the reform.
The legislation in question was part of a broader plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to weaken the judiciary. The amendment would have prevented the Supreme Court from overturning government decisions on the grounds of reasonableness. However, the court deemed the change a severe blow to Israel's democratic principles and, in a razor-thin decision of eight to seven, declared it unconstitutional.
