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All 15 justices to hear petitions against reasonableness law starting at 9 a.m., in session expected to last well into afternoon; no decision expected for weeks or possibly months

Israel’s Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that could set the judiciary on a collision course with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline government after months of mass protests over the controversial legislation.

Israel’s Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that could set the judiciary on a collision course with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline government after months of mass protests over the controversial legislation.

"The court places itself above the government, above the Knesset, above the people and above the law," the justice minister charged.

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Full bench of 15 discusses amendment to Basic Law: The Judiciary • Government's representative: High Court cannot review Basic Laws

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid Responded That 'The Amendment to the Basic Law on Judiciary Is Not a Basic Law. ... Whoever Wants Basic Laws to Be Treated With Reverence Should Start by Enacting Them Properly'

As Israelis continue to be divided by the government’s plans to change the judicial system, Fathom is pleased to publish a correspondence between Aylana Meisel, Chairwoman at Israel Law & Libert...

In pivotal hearing, judges rebuke Rothman for 'political' arguments; Hayut to Knesset lawyer: 'You agree there's a duty to act with reasonableness but no judge who can enforce it'