The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, promised this Sunday, June 18, to continue with the controversial judicial reform promoted by his government, which triggered a wave of protests in the country. The reform in Israel seeks to weaken the authority of the Supreme Court and give more power to politicians in the appointment of judges
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahupromised this Sunday, June 18, to continue with the controversial judicial reform promoted by his government, which triggered a wave of protests in the country.
“We will meet this week and start practical measures,” Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem.
The reform in Israel seeks to weaken the authority of the Supreme Court and give politicians more power in the appointment of judges.
Since its unveiling in January, it has sparked massive weekly demonstrations with tens of thousands of people. On Saturday, crowds demonstrated in Tel Aviv and other cities across the country for the 23rd week in a row.
The Israeli Executive argues that the judicial reform will serve to balance power between Parliament and the Supreme Court, an institution that the current government coalition, the most right-wing in Israel’s history, considers politicized.
Opponents, on the other hand, consider that the reform could push the country towards an illiberal or authoritarian model.
Netanyahu announced on March 27 a “pause” to give an “opportunity […] to dialogue.” But the two main opposition chiefs, Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz, walked out of the discussions on Wednesday.
The country’s top political officials blame each other for the breakdown of negotiations.
Israel’s President pledged on Sunday to move forward with the project “in a measured and responsible manner,” but offered no further details.
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