Israel Judicial Reforms

Explained: Why Israel’s Judicial Reforms Have Sparked Massive Protests

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[ad_1] Netanyahu’s coalition has a parliamentary majority, meaning it does not need opposition support. Jerusalem: Mass protests and strikes rocked Israel this week in the face of the hard-right government’s decision to push through a controversial legal reform weakening the powers of the Supreme Court. As opponents of the legislation vow to rally again, here’s … Read more

Israel PM Defends “Necessary” Judicial Reform Vote As Protests Intensify

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[ad_1] Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition allies approved the judicial reform bill earlier on Monday. Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday defended as “necessary” parliament’s vote for a key clause of the government’s controversial judicial reform package, defying mass protests and international concern. Netanyahu and his coalition allies approved the bill earlier on … Read more