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politicslaw2 years ago•6 min saved

"Israel's Supreme Court Overturns Netanyahu's Overhaul Amidst Regional Tensions"

Israel's Supreme Court has annulled a government amendment that would have limited its powers, marking a significant challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan. The court's decision, which was narrowly passed with an 8-7 vote, has been met with criticism from Netanyahu's allies but is seen as a defense of democratic checks and balances by opponents. The ruling comes amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza and could potentially lead to a constitutional crisis or reignite political unrest within the country.

via CNN|

##democracy #israel

middle-east2 years ago•1 min saved

"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•1 min saved

Israel's High Court Annuls Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul in Landmark Decision

Israel's Supreme Court has overturned a controversial law introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that aimed to limit the court's oversight of government decisions. The law, which had been passed in July, removed the Supreme Court's ability to deem government decisions "unreasonable" and was met with widespread protests and international criticism. The 8-7 ruling against the amendment to Israel's "Basic Law" could lead to a constitutional crisis if the government does not comply. The judicial overhaul has been a point of contention, causing social unrest and disagreements within the military and with international allies, including the United States.

via The Washington Post|

##constitutionalcrisis #israel