Israel

In major step, Israeli judicial reform bill passes first parliamentary vote

The bill would give the Israeli governing coalition full control over the appointment of judges. It would also bar the Supreme Court from striking down basic laws, which are Israel’s closest parallel to a constitution.

By Ben Sales February 20, 2023 7:35 pm

‘A battle of Jews against Jews’? Arab Israelis debate whether and how to join Israel’s democracy protests

”It’s not the time and place for a protest about a Palestinian state,” one Arab leader argued this weekend. Not everyone agreed with him.

February 20, 2023 8:30 am

Major Diaspora philanthropists warn of danger to Israeli democracy

Birthright co-founder Charlies Bronfman is among 15 donors and foundations calling on the Israeli government to halt its planned overhaul of the country’s judiciary.

February 20, 2023 8:00 am

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In major step, Israeli judicial reform bill passes first parliamentary vote

‘A battle of Jews against Jews’? Arab Israelis debate whether and how to join Israel’s democracy protests

Major Diaspora philanthropists warn of danger to Israeli democracy

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In major step, Israeli judicial reform bill passes first parliamentary vote

‘A battle of Jews against Jews’? Arab Israelis debate whether and how to join Israel’s democracy protests

Major Diaspora philanthropists warn of danger to Israeli democracy

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