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People take part in a demonstration against Israel's nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul near the U.S. Co...

World Nov 05

How Israel’s judicial reform protesters shifted focus to aiding victims of Hamas

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson

World Sep 12

Israel’s Supreme Court Hears Petitions Against Judicial Reform
Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul faces first legal challenge in Israeli Supreme Court

Critics say the plan — which would weaken the Supreme Court — represents a profound threat to Israeli democracy and argue it would concentrate power in the hands of Netanyahu and his allies.

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

World Sep 05

People demonstrate on 'Day of Disruption' in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem July 11, 2023. Photo by Ronen Zvulun/REUTERS
Israel’s Supreme Court delays controversial judicial overhaul hearing after attorney general opposes plan

The hearing on Tuesday dealt with the legality of Justice Minister Yariv Levin's refusal to convene the committee which selects all the judges across Israel.

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

World Aug 04

Demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overh...
An American billionaire says he’ll stop funding the think tank behind Israel’s controversial judicial overhaul

The decision on Friday by Arthur Dantchik, a 65-year-old libertarian multibillionaire, to cut funding to the Kohelet Policy Forum reflects the scope of the unrelenting protest movement against Netanyahu's plans to weaken the Supreme Court.

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

World Aug 03

Protesters demonstrate against Israeli PM Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv
Israelis are protesting for democracy but Palestinians say occupation ignored

Critics of the protest movement, including Palestinians, say that such selective advocacy of democratic ideals shows how disconnected Israelis are from the harsh reality of those living under occupation.

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Jul 26

Israel’s Supreme Court to review controversial new judicial overhaul law

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

Israeli civil society groups and others have filed petitions asking the Supreme Court to strike down the law enacted Monday — the first major piece of legislation in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's broader program to overhaul Israel's judiciary.

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Jul 25

Israeli doctors and other major industries strike after first measures of judicial overhaul pass

By Isabel Debre, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Protesters also fear that the overhaul is fueled by the personal grievances of Netanyahu, who is currently on trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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Jul 24

Israeli lawmakers approve key aspect of Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul despite mass protests

By Tia Goldenberg, Isaac Scharf, Associated Press

The vote reflected the determination of Netanyahu and his far-right allies to move ahead with the plan, despite massive, sustained protests for months and opposition from business leaders, military reservists and legal officials.

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Jul 18

Israeli protesters block highways and military headquarters in response to judicial overhaul plan

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

Tuesday's latest “day of disruption” came as longtime allies of the prime minister pushed a contentious piece of legislation through a parliamentary committee ahead of a vote expected next week.

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Jul 17

Israel pushes ahead with judicial overhaul plan despite widespread opposition, protests

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

A parliamentary committee was meeting Monday to prepare a bill that would limit judicial oversight on some government decisions. It is expected to come to a final vote in parliament that would make it law early next week.

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