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Netanyahu Denounces 'Deep State' In Knesset Tirade, Claims Democracy Safe As Thousands Protest Judicial Bill - Worthy Christian News

Thousands of Israelis protested in West Jerusalem on Wednesday against proposed changes to the Judicial Selection Committee, the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and the government's plans to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara Part: 2.
The demonstration erupted as the Knesset is set to vote on a controversial bill to amend the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, a central pillar of the government's judicial overhaul plan aimed at weakening the judiciary Part: 1, Part: 2.
The proposed legislation would eliminate the Bar Association's representation on the committee and grant more power to government appointees, sparking fierce opposition from various sectors, including opposition parties, prominent figures in the economic and judicial sectors, and civil society organizations Part: 1, Part: 4, Part: 14.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara claims the attempt to remove her is part of a broader effort by the government to place itself above the law and eliminate checks and balances Part: 4.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, facing backlash and accusations of eroding the rule of law, accused opposition lawmakers of sowing anarchy and stated that Israel is and will remain a democracy, while critics warn the bill threatens Israel's democracy and MK Meirav Cohen slammed Netanyahu, calling him "the best thing that has ever happened" to Israel's enemies Part: 4, Part: 6, Part: 7.

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Netanyahu Denounces 'Deep State' In Knesset Tirade, Claims Democracy Safe As Thousands Protest Judicial Bill - Worthy Christian News

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – “Israel is and will remain a democracy,” Prime Minister Netanyahu told opposition lawmakers Wednesday, rejecting claims his government is eroding the rule of law. Meanwhile, thousands protested outside the Knesset as lawmakers moved toward final votes on a contentious judicial bill. The bill, which alters the makeup of the judicial selection committee, has sparked fierce opposition, with…

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Thousands protest in Jerusalem over judicial changes, Shin Bet chief’s dismissal

Demonstration erupts as Knesset set to vote on bill to amend composition of Judicial Selection Committee - Anadolu Ajansı

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Protests erupt as Knesset debates coalition bill for political takeover of judicial picks

Demonstrations continue in Jerusalem as the Knesset debates a bill granting the government unprecedented influence over judicial appointments. An opposition party announced it will boycott the vote and walk out of the chamber

6 days ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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Knesset set for final voting on controversial judicial selection committee bill

According to the new proposal, the two IBA members will be replaced by two lawyers, one appointed by the coalition and the other by the opposition.

6 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Violent demonstration in Jerusalem after anti-conscription protest

At the end of a protest against IDF conscription on Shmuel Hanavi Street in Jerusalem, demonstrators began disrupting the peace and attacking police forces at the scene. • Protesters threw objects at the police and set fire to bins in an attempt to provoke them into attacking the forces. • One of the detainees was forced to receive medical treatment before his arrest.

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Knesset votes in final readings on law to politicize judicial election

Voting in the Knesset plenum began after a 17-hour filibuster and is expected to last about two hours. During this time, Knesset members will vote on 220 reservations. Levin: "The days of acceptance and the days of silence are gone forever"

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