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Israel Passes Landmark Judicial Reform Amidst Historic Protests

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

Zenger

Israel: unpopular judicial reform involves repeal of law set up under British colonial rule in Palestine – here’s what that tells us

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…

The Conversation

Analysis: Israel’s Supreme Court battle takes a pause but is far from over

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

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Why Israelis Are Taking to the Streets

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

Reason

Israeli Attorney General Challenges Law Protecting Prime Minister From Recusal

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

Zenger

Dangerous overhaul: On Israel’s judicial overhaul plan

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

The Hindu

What’s next for Israel after Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul bill?

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

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Fight for Israel’s future in balance after a win for Netanyahu coalition

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

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Supreme Court Justices Cut Germany Trip Short Amid Controversial Judicial Reform

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

Zenger

Israel’s Supreme Court Faces Constitutional Crisis Over Judicial Reform Law

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

Zenger

Israeli Party Seeks To Codify Torah Study As A Core State Value

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

Zenger

200 African-American Christian Women Meet In Jerusalem To Strengthen Ties With Jewish People

African-American Christian women forge ties with Jewish people in Jerusalem, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.

Zenger

AP PHOTOS: Unrest grips Israel as the parliament adopts a law weakening the Supreme Court

The Israeli government’s adoption of the first part of a controversial judicial overhaul on Monday unleashed turbulence in the streets of Israel and in the halls of the Knesset.

The Independent UK

Israeli Health Minister Files Injunction Against Medical Association’s 24-Hour Strike

Strike deemed harmful to patients and not meeting protest strike criteria, says Minister Arbel

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The Week

What do Netanyahu’s judicial reforms mean for the future of Israel?

Israel has seen some of the largest protests in its history after the country’s parliament, the Knesset, passed the first of a series of bills aimed at overhauling the judiciary.

Evening Standard

UK warns Benjamin Netanyahu to preserve ‘independence of Israel’s judiciary’ as he curbs Supreme Court powers

Thousands pour onto the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as parliament approves the first major law in Israeli PM’s plan to overhaul the country’s justice system

The Guardian - AU

Israel protests: doctors announce strike amid mass demonstrations over judicial overhaul

Passing of key part of Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to reduce power of courts is met with calls for strike action and street protests by thousands

Zenger

Israel’s Judicial Reform Law Sparks Disappointment And Opposition

Israeli judicial reform legislation passes amid controversy and criticism from US Jewish organizations.

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Knesset Passes Judicial Reform Law Amid Protests

Coalition's amendment limits Supreme Court's use of 'reasonableness' standard, sparks clashes and public outcry

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Israeli Opposition Leader To Challenge Restrictive Judicial Reform Law In Supreme Court

Yair Lapid of Yesh Atid party petitions against the law limiting judges' use of 'reasonableness' standard.

Al Jazeera

Passage of Israel’s judicial reform entrenches ‘Jewish supremacy’

New law will make it easier for the far-right government to pursue policies that harm Palestinians, experts say.

The National (Scotland)

Protests as Israeli parliament takes first major step in Netanyahu’s overhaul

ISRAEL’S parliament has approved the first major law in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious plan to overhaul the country’s justice…

Reason

Israeli Parliament Passes Law Limiting Judicial "Reasonableness" Review of Government Policies

The new law is probably the least objectionable part of the right-wing government's attack on judicial review in Israel.

Al Jazeera

Israel protesters vow to continue fight against judicial bill

Despite their disappointment, protesters in West Jerusalem are adamant that the fight has just started.

The Independent UK

Israel’s parliament votes through Netanyahu’s controversial Supreme Court changes – despite mass protests

Bill passes 64-0 after opposition politicians leave chamber crying ‘For shame!’ – with the streets around the building packed with protesters

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