"Israel's Judicial Reform: A Game-Changer for the Nation"

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial judicial reform bill proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative and nationalist government. The reform aims to reset the balance of power between the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. Critics argue that the reform threatens democracy and draws comparisons to Poland and Hungary, while supporters claim it strengthens Israeli democracy. The reform's main focus is on limiting the power of the Supreme Court, and further reforms giving the government more control over judicial appointments are expected to be voted on in the future. Protests against the reform have been ongoing, with concerns that it could deepen societal divisions and strengthen the ultra-Orthodox wing. The issue has even reached the military, with reservists threatening to quit if the reform is passed. The reform's constitutionality may be challenged in the Supreme Court, potentially leading to a national crisis or the collapse of the coalition government.