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A particularly contentious issue addressed in the poll was the passing of the reasonableness clause. The findings indicate that 46% of the respondents are against it, while 35% are in favor. 

Barring any last-minute changes, the bill is expected to pass in the late afternoon or early evening.

“Given the range of threats and challenges confronting Israel right now, it doesn’t make sense for Israeli leaders to rush this,” said the U.S. president.

"There is no example in the world of a sweeping reasonableness standard which completely replaces the discretion of the elected echelon," says Minister Yariv Levin.

The opposition boycotted the final reading as all 64 coalition members voted for the key piece of legislation.

The Israeli president reiterated call for compromise on judicial reform.

Hong Kong: DC polls set for Dec 10

In a dramatic and contentious parliamentary session, a judicial overhaul measure was pushed through despite massive and ongoing civil unrest in Israel.

If the petition is accepted, it would be the first time the court heard arguments to abolish a matter of a Basic Law.

Despite 29 weeks of unprecedented protests, all 64 coalition members back 'reasonableness' bill in final vote after 30 hours of plenum discussion; entire opposition walks out