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Opinion: Chair of Knesset Constitution, Law Justice committee says People’s sovereignty was deliberately usurped by court, motivated by the fact that the minority elite community in Israel was losing the democratic battle

Opinion: After Netanyahu's indictment and claims of being targeted by law enforcement, right-wing politicians stepped up demands to curb the power of the courts; Ynet senior commentators present their views of Israel's judicial overhaul in an exclusive project

MK Rothman's Basic Law would impose severe restrictions on the High Court's ability to invalidate legislation, allowing laws to be passed with total immunity from judicial review

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to criticisms often shows how serious of a threat he views them.

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) analysts told "Globes" that implementing the judicial reform would see Israel becoming like Hungary and Poland.

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) analysts told "Globes" that implementing the judicial reform would see Israel becoming like Hungary and Poland.

Constitution Committee chair dismisses substantive changes proposed by the panel's legal adviser; bill focuses on judge appointments and curbs on court's power

Legislative process of the reform moving forwards despite protests

Opposition MK Kariv calls for strike to protest swift advancement of contentious legal reforms; Jewish Agency head Sharansky warns of 'demagoguery,' erosion of human rights

Critics warn of Israeli judicial apocalypse even as lawmakers work to create stronger democracy.