Netanyahu’s Pacemaker Surgery Amidst Heated Judicial Reform Vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent a successful operation to implant a pacemaker, according to a statement from his office. The surgical intervention took place amid the imminent Knesset vote on a contentious judicial reform bill. The Need for Surgery Netanyahu’s hospitalization was precipitated by a warning from a heart monitor indicating a “transient heart […]
The Reasonableness Standard Bill and Israel’s Democratic Struggle
The highly contentious Reasonableness Standard Bill passed its initial stage in the Knesset Plenum by a vote of 64 to 56. The next step for the bill involves its return to the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee. This committee is expected to commence preparations for the bill’s second and third reading on Tuesday. Nationwide […]
Israelis Rally Against Threats to Democracy
Mass Protests Sweep Across Israel Protesters have been undeterred by Netanyahu’s attempts to quell the unrest. Crowds of Israelis chanting “Shame!” have flooded the streets in the weeks after Netanyahu backed down, demanding that the overhaul be scrapped altogether. The plan would give Netanyahu, who is on trial on corruption charges, and his partners in […]
Israeli Government Announces Changes to Judicial Reform Plan
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced changes to a key part of its controversial plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system. This marks the government’s first concession in the face of massive public protests and international pressure, including from US President Joe Biden. Changes to judicial selection process The proposed changes […]
Israeli Poll Shows Most Oppose Government’s Plan to Subvert Judiciary
A recent survey by the Israel Democracy Institute found that a majority of Israelis oppose the government’s proposed overhaul of the judiciary. The survey showed that more than half of all voters were opposed to each of the main proposals put forward by the government. The Poll Results The poll showed that 66% of Israelis […]