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"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.

Trevor TangThe first district council election after a revamp slashing directly elected seats will be held on December 10, the government ha...

The right wing's effort to consolidate power has united opposition among hundreds of thousands of Israelis. The occasion is unfortunate, but the potential is great.

Judicial reform is not an attack on democracy, it's the downfall of a tyranny.

Israeli lawmakers passed a key part of the controversial reform package Sunday, as protest spread among military reservists.

The right wing's effort to consolidate power has united opposition among hundreds of thousands of Israelis. The occasion is unfortunate, but the potential is great.

Should the newly minted law go into effect, the Israeli Supreme Court will still maintain its authority to rule on petitions and even overturn legislation based on established legal principles.

"The current situation is not democracy, and not the rule of law," Simcha Rothman said. "The High Court will not determine what is reasonable, the ministers will determine [that]."

Debate starts Sunday, vote set for Monday-Tuesday; coalition expected to pass first major judicial overhaul bill despite reservists' threats, mass protests, US president's concern

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