In major ruling, Israeli Supreme Court revokes appointment of senior minister Aryeh Deri The decision could dramatically escalate the constitutional crisis in Israel. Axios · Jan 18, 2023
Tens of thousands in Israel rally against Netanyahu's far-right government Many are angered about the government's plan to weaken the Supreme Court and other democratic institutions. Axios · Jan 14, 2023
Israel’s Netanyahu Defends Plan to Rein in Judiciary Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft legislation that critics say would damage democracy and the independence of courts. The 73-year-old political veteran, who is on trial for corruption charges that he denies, returned to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023
Israel's Netanyahu defends plan to rein in judiciary Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Friday a proposed shakeup of the judiciary but also indicated changes could be made to draft legislation that critics say would damage democracy and the independence of courts. Reuters · Jan 13, 2023
Netanyahu judicial overhaul will be "fatal blow" to Israel's democracy, top judge says “The government’s plan is a relentless attack against the judicial system as if it was an enemy that should be defeated." Axios · Jan 13, 2023