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Benjamin Netanyahu's government is set on curtailing the powers of the judiciary. But the judges will not give up without a fight. What happens next will determine just how endangered Israel's democratic system really is. By Joseph Croitoru

Benjamin Netanyahu's government is set on curtailing the powers of the judiciary. But the judges will not give up without a fight. What happens next will determine just how endangered Israel's democratic system really is. By Joseph Croitoru

When Israel's Supreme Court hears petitions against amendments to the country's Basic Laws, does the court itself have final say?

The Court Denied a Petition Filed by the Right-wing Regavim Organization Against the Defense Minister and Army Officials, Claiming They Had Unreasonably Avoided Demolishing Illegal Construction. The Court's Handling of the Case May Demonstrate an Effort to Get Around Recent Controversial Legislation

Israelis may not yet be ready to agree on a full written constitution, but defining due process and reviewing that sufficient procedures are applied may provide Israel with basic checks and balances.

Hong Kong: Govt rejects EC report on HK

Over 100k in Tel Aviv, with Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai leading singing of national anthem; Lapid: 'Government attacked chief of staff because they hate the truth'

Court chief's imminent retirement creates a hard deadline for her involvement; attorney for coalition argues complexity of issues demands 'thorough and comprehensive' preparation

LEGAL AFFAIRS: It is necessary to explore these scenarios, the consequences of a constitutional crisis, and just how likely one is to erupt.

The government’s potential refusal of a key Supreme Court ruling could trigger a constitutional crisis in Israel