US EditionIsrael’s Supreme Court opens historic case into legality of Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan
- Israel's Supreme Court is convening for the first time to hear petitions against a legal amendment that limits their own powers. Critics argue the move will weaken judicial independence and democracy.
- The judicial reforms, including the cancellation of the "reasonableness" doctrine, have sparked months of protests and division in Israel. Supporters of the reforms believe they will rebalance the branches of power, while opponents fear it will lead to autocratic rule.
- The Supreme Court's ruling, expected at a later date, could result in a constitutional crisis if the government chooses to ignore it. The decision will have significant consequences for Israel's democracy and security.
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Israel Supreme Court hears petitions against judicial reform amendment
The Israeli Supreme Court convened Tuesday morning to hear petitions against a judicial reform amendment which would annul the country’s reasonableness standard. The reforms, introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year, continue to fuel nationwide protests. All 15 Israeli Supreme Court justices gathered to preside over the hearing. Usually, cases are heard by a panel of only three or nine justices. The panel of all 15 justices indi…
Israel's Supreme Court holds first hearing challenging Netanyahu's judicial overhaul
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 13 (ANI): The Israeli Supreme Court has heard the first petition challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul, reported Al Jazeera on Tuesday. Despite large protests and strikes, including dissent within the military, Netanyahu’s far-right government drove the bill, which limits the judiciary’s ability to strike down laws deemed “extremely […]
Israeli Supreme Court hears first challenge to Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Supreme Court heard the first challenge Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul, deepening a showdown with the far-right government that has bitterly divided the nation and put it on the brink of a constitutional crisis. Read more...
Israeli Supreme Court hears first challenge to Netanyahu's divisive judicial overhaul
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court heard the first challenge Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul , deepening a showdown with the far-right government that has bitterly divided the nation and put it on the
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