Posted on Jan 2, 2024
In landmark ruling, Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to judiciary
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Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a contentious law approved last July by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that aimed to transform the country's basic judiciary law.
The attempted judicial overhaul by Netanyahu's right wing parliamentary coalition sparked months of protests by Israelis.
Critics said the Netanyahu government hoped to change the courts to erode minority rights, make it harder to fight official corruption and pave the way for the annexation of the West Bank.
In a statement posted on the social media site X, Israel's Supreme Court said the 15 justices decided on a narrow 8-7 majority in favor of revoking the change.
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a contentious law approved last July by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that aimed to transform the country's basic judiciary law.
The attempted judicial overhaul by Netanyahu's right wing parliamentary coalition sparked months of protests by Israelis.
Critics said the Netanyahu government hoped to change the courts to erode minority rights, make it harder to fight official corruption and pave the way for the annexation of the West Bank.
In a statement posted on the social media site X, Israel's Supreme Court said the 15 justices decided on a narrow 8-7 majority in favor of revoking the change.
In landmark ruling, Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to judiciary
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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..."This summer, Netanyahu's right-wing political partners had suggested they might challenge the legitimacy of the court if it overturned the law, which would set up a potential constitutional crisis in Israel.
As the war with Hamas continues in Gaza, Monday's court decision further complicates Netanyahu's tenure as Prime Minister.
In interviews this summer, he would not commit to accepting the court's decision should it overturn the law.
It is unclear whether the government will seek to make further changes to the judiciary's powers following this ruling.
The Israel Democracy Institute, a research group that works to bolster democratic institutions, praised the decision, calling it "important and precedent-setting."
"Now more than ever, while our sons and daughters are on the front lines fighting for their country, it is critical that they know that Israeli democracy is strong and unassailable," the Institute said in a statement."
..."This summer, Netanyahu's right-wing political partners had suggested they might challenge the legitimacy of the court if it overturned the law, which would set up a potential constitutional crisis in Israel.
As the war with Hamas continues in Gaza, Monday's court decision further complicates Netanyahu's tenure as Prime Minister.
In interviews this summer, he would not commit to accepting the court's decision should it overturn the law.
It is unclear whether the government will seek to make further changes to the judiciary's powers following this ruling.
The Israel Democracy Institute, a research group that works to bolster democratic institutions, praised the decision, calling it "important and precedent-setting."
"Now more than ever, while our sons and daughters are on the front lines fighting for their country, it is critical that they know that Israeli democracy is strong and unassailable," the Institute said in a statement."
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