The proposed reform gives the government greater powers to appoint judges and limits the powers of the Supreme Court, whose decisions parliament can overturn with a simple majority.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Israeli cities again on Saturday to express their opposition to the controversial reform of the judicial system promoted by the Netanyahu government.
The proposed reform gives the government greater powers to appoint judges and limits the powers of the Supreme Court, whose decisions parliament can overturn with a simple majority. Amid fierce criticism, in late March Prime Minister Netanyahu temporarily suspended the process to allow “room for dialogue.”
The government argues that the reform is necessary to restore the balance between the judiciary, the legislature and the executive. On the contrary, critics of the reform claim that it undermines democracy in Israel and gives unchecked power to the government.
Five months after the formation of the most right-wing government in Israel’s history, 74% of citizens consider its performance to be poor so far, according to a poll released on Friday.
Channel 12 television estimated that 110,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv, while there were demonstrations in other cities as well. “I am very worried about my country,” a 60-year-old teacher who took part in the Tel Aviv demonstration told Reuters.
The controversial judicial reform has been temporarily suspended to give Israeli President Isaac Herzog time to mediate between the government and the opposition to find a compromise solution. A press release from the Israeli presidency states that Britain’s King Charles III praised Herzog’s mediation efforts in a brief conversation they had after the coronation ceremony in London.
Source :Skai
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