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Israel's Judicial Reform Sparks Controversy as Supreme Court's Power is Curtailed

Conflict over Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul judiciary is leading to new levels of civil disobedience – and potential security risks

Israel's Judicial Reform Sparks Divisions and Fears of Societal Crisis

American Jewish Groups Take Sides in Israeli Politics, Ignite Controversy

Israel has passed laws that codify bias against Palestinians but did not meet similar uproar.

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