Israel’s Supreme Court Faces Challenge Amidst Unprecedented Protests and Strikes

‎Mass Protests Erupt in Israel as Controversial Judicial Overhaul Strains Democracy.‎001_1080p

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Israel is in the grip of a major crisis as a controversial law, part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to reform the judiciary, triggers widespread protests and strikes. The law, which limits the Supreme Court’s power, was unanimously passed by the governing coalition, leading to outrage and claims that it threatens Israeli democracy. Civil rights groups are challenging the law, and mass protests have erupted nationwide, resulting in clashes with police and arrests. The opposition, supported by public opinion polls, denounces the government’s actions, fearing a descent toward authoritarianism.

Angry demonstrators took to the streets across Israel after the country’s parliament ratified the first bill of a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Bill limits the Supreme Court’s power to quash government decisions https://t.co/HQ1Lmnmw1p pic.twitter.com/AjY8LtgHoQ
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 25, 2023