Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Aims to Vote on Controversial Judiciary Overhaul Despite Mass Protests
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency pacemaker surgery at Sheba Medical Center comes amidst Israel’s severe domestic political crisis. The 73-year-old leader’s procedure followed a “temporary arrhythmia” detected by a heart monitor implanted a week prior. Despite health concerns, Netanyahu expresses confidence in his recovery, vowing to be in parliament on Monday to vote for a disputed judicial reform that has sparked mass protests. The reform, aiming to limit the Supreme Court’s power, faces widespread opposition, with tens of thousands protesting nationwide. The amendment has also triggered dissent within the military, with hundreds of reservists threatening not to serve. The crisis has strained Israel-US relations, and Washington urges broad agreements over judicial reforms.
Incredible. Tens of thousands marching to Jerusalem in protest against the Israel government judicial overhaul. Voting on curtailing the Supreme Court powers will take place as of tomorrow. It is 91F (33C) on the route to city. pic.twitter.com/EAfhRwAgNB
— Tal Schneider טל שניידר تال شنايدر (@talschneider) July 22, 2023
Judicial overhaul supporters, opponents, hold parallel rallies in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem. Pro-democracy Israelis set up camp in Jerusalem in protest of the bill that will significantly weaken judicial review on the government @haaretzcom https://t.co/ql1nW2GqeF
— Noa Landau נעה לנדאו (@noa_landau) July 23, 2023
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