Protests Rock Israel After Passage of Bill Restricting Supreme Court Jurisdiction
Israel’s parliament ratified the first bill of a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite protests and opposition lawmakers abandoning the session. The amendment limits the Supreme Court’s powers to void government decisions if they are deemed “unreasonable.” The move is part of broader judicial changes the government announced in January to address perceived overreach by the Supreme Court. Critics argue that these changes will lead to abuses of power and erode checks on executive authority.
The amendment’s passage triggered widespread protests across the country, and opposition leaders have vowed to challenge the law in court. The crisis has caused a deep divide in Israeli society and raised concerns about the country’s democratic health. Netanyahu has called for dialogue with the opposition to seek an all-inclusive agreement by the end of November.
