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Judiciary changes and protests in Israel

On July 24, 2023, the hard-right bloc in the Knesset voted 64-0 to reduce the oversight powers of the judiciary, with opposition parties walking out in protest and thousands of Israelis demonstrating outside.

A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — Image: MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP

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Judicial reform: Anger and grief in Israel

Protests shook Israel after the Knesset approved a key part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's changes to the judiciary.

Israel is 'moving toward an authoritarian regime'

Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli says weakening judicial oversight moves Israel further toward authoritarianism.

'Israel's army is politicized' after judiciary changes

Parts of Israel’s armed forces have turned against the right-wing government's judiciary changes.

Israel Judicial Crisis

Protests continue in Israel after the parliament passed a key element of the government's changes to the judiciary.

Israel's judicial reform and what it means for the country

The Knesset's vote on the contoversial judicial reform could change the balance of power and further divide society.

Israel's parliament approves divisive judicial reform law

The Israeli parliament has voted in favor of a contentious judicial overhaul as thousands protested outside.

Israeli Knesset passes judiciary changes

The legislation's parliamentary approval comes despite months of protests.

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The state of Israel is in political turmoil as it marks its 75th anniversary.

Protesters gather in Jerusalem ahead of key judicial vote

Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets as the government's contentious judicial overhaul plans near a crucial vote. Opponents of the changes are gathering outside Israel's parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem to call for them to be scrapped. Lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill curbing the Supreme Court's powers on Monday.

Israel: Netanyahu underwent pacemaker surgery

Netanyahu's health crisis comes just as the Israeli parliament is set to vote on the judicial reforms bill.

Thousands march into Jerusalem over planned judicial reforms

The protesters waved Israeli flags and chanted anti-government slogans while walking up the main highway to Jerusalem.

Israeli president addresses US concerns on judicial reform

President Isaac Herzog said he had "great confidence" in Israel's democracy during a speech to the US Congress.

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