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politicslaw2 years ago

"Israel's Supreme Court Stalls Law Affecting Netanyahu's Tenure Amid Political Turmoil"

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a key piece of legislation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that aimed to limit the judiciary's power, marking a historic assertion of judicial authority and potentially averting a constitutional crisis. The Court ruled that it has the power to overturn Basic Laws, which are akin to a constitution in Israel, if they threaten the democratic nature of the state. This decision comes amidst a tense period due to an ongoing war in Gaza, which has somewhat muted the domestic response. However, the ruling has significant implications for the balance of power in Israeli politics and the future of its democracy.

via Vox.com|
##constitutionalcrisis#israelidemocracy
world-news2 years ago

"Israel's Supreme Court Ruling: Political Implications Amidst National Tensions"

Israel's Supreme Court has overturned a law that would limit its power, a decision that has been met with dissatisfaction from the government but seen as a protection of democratic checks and balances. In South Korea, opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed during a campaign stop ahead of the general elections, with the attacker now in custody. Meanwhile, Japan is recovering from a devastating earthquake that claimed 48 lives, and the U.S. is gearing up for presidential primaries with questions about the economy, third-party candidates, and voter demographics influencing the race.

via NPR|
##israelsupremecourt#japanearthquake
middle-east2 years ago

"Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Democracy with Landmark Decision Against Netanyahu"

Israel's Supreme Court made a historic ruling by striking down a part of the judicial overhaul, marking the first time the court has invalidated a quasi-constitutional Basic Law. The majority of justices, led by Chief Justice Esther Hayut, emphasized the importance of the "reasonableness" standard as a judicial tool to prevent arbitrary government actions, arguing that its removal would significantly weaken the court's role in protecting individual and public interests. The decision, which was met with dissent from seven justices, was part of a landmark case and involved a detailed 250,000-word opinion from the court.

via The New York Times|
##basiclaw#democracy
politicslaw2 years ago

"Israeli Supreme Court Overturns Netanyahu's Judicial Reform Amidst National Turmoil"

Israel's Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial law by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that sought to alter the judiciary, with a narrow 8-7 majority ruling it would cause "severe harm" to democratic principles. The decision follows widespread protests and concerns that the changes would undermine minority rights, hinder corruption oversight, and facilitate West Bank annexation. Netanyahu's Likud party criticized the ruling amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas, while the Israel Democracy Institute lauded it as a defense of Israeli democracy. The future of judiciary reforms remains uncertain as Netanyahu had previously not committed to accepting the court's decision.

via NPR|
##constitutionalcrisis#democracy