Axios: Israeli Knesset passes judicial overhaul bill despite mass protests, U.S. pressure
Israel's parliament on Monday passed the Netanyahu coalition's controversial bill that will significantly limit the Supreme Court's ability to review government decisions, despite mass protests and pressure from the Biden administration to not rush the vote.
Why it matters: It's the first piece of legislation that is part of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul — a plan that has destabilized Israel's economy, military and foreign relations.
* Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition have for months faced mass anti-government protests over the plan. Thousands of Israeli reservists, including fighter pilots and members of the intelligence, cyber and special operations units in the IDF, warned in recent days they will not report to duty if the bill passed.
Read more ....
Israeli Government Passes Law To Limit The Power Of The Supreme Court
Israeli parliament approves key part of judicial overhaul that has exposed deep fissures in society -- AP
Israel passes contested curbs on some Supreme Court powers as protest rage -- Reuters
Israeli parliament approves measure limiting Supreme Court's curbs on government -- France 24
Israel judicial reform: Key bill becomes law amid mass protests -- BBC
Israeli parliament votes in Netanyahu’s controversial supreme court changes -- The Guardian
Israeli government passes law to limit Supreme Court power, defying mass protests -- CNN
Israeli lawmakers approve key part of judicial overhaul amid massive protests -- The Hill
Israeli parliament passes divisive law weakening Supreme Court -- Al Jazeera