Israeli Parliament Weakens Supreme Court with Controversial Law

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Israeli Parliament Weakens Supreme Court with Controversial Law
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The Israeli parliament has passed a controversial bill that weakens the powers of the Supreme Court and limits its ability to strike down government decisions. Despite mass protests and last-minute talks, the far-right government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed ahead with the vote, which passed 64-0 after the opposition boycotted it. The law is part of a broader effort to overhaul the country's judiciary.

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