Israel's High Court Annuls Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul Amidst Conflict

Israel's Supreme Court has invalidated a set of judicial reforms known as the "reasonableness" bill, which would have curtailed its power to overturn laws, sparking massive protests and political turmoil. The reforms, passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, faced severe criticism for threatening democratic principles by weakening judicial oversight. The court's decision, opposed by the justice minister and Netanyahu's Likud party, has intensified the challenges facing the current Israeli government, which is also dealing with the fallout from a recent Hamas attack and hostage situation.