The Latest Breaking News from Knesset

New legislation aims to bring Supreme Court in line with Western democracies, limiting its power to overturn laws.

Israel’s parliament has voted to significantly shrink the power of the country’s supreme court as part of a long-telegraphed plan that has bitterly divided the country. In a highly controversial vote boycotted by the opposition, the Knesset – or parliament – struck down the “rule of reasonableness” that had previously…

Court agrees to hear an appeal against law limiting its powers passed this week, but hearing won’t be until September.

The furious response to a seemingly modest reform reflects a broader dispute about the role of courts in a democracy.

Gali Baharav-Miara asks Supreme Court to strike down law favoring Netanyahu amid corruption trial.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might have pushed the judicial overhaul Bill through the Knesset, but he has rendered Israel weaker

The new law limiting the powers of the judiciary is not irreversible but the path ahead is uncertain.

A constitutional crisis is brewing, more protests are expected and PM looks weak despite victory

Justices return to Jerusalem to study petitions against 'reasonableness law' passed by Knesset

Legal experts warn that striking down the 'reasonableness law' could give the court unprecedented power and trigger a crisis.

Israeli party proposes quasi-constitutional law to elevate Torah study as a core state value