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Demonstrators took to the streets – and more seriously, tried to block main highways – with declarations that the reform was a “coup d’état.” Is this as dangerous as the reforms?

Aryeh Deri's disqualification as cabinet minister comes after his outrageous decision to stay in politics despite pledging to leave public life.

Israel’s most far-right and religious ruling coalition, which just assumed power, poses a profound threat to the country’s democratic institutions, from the courts to individual rights.

The fight taking place is not over a specific policy—at least not yet—but over whether the Supreme Court should have the ability to deem legislation out of bounds, and whether the Knesset should have the ability to ignore the Supreme Court if it chooses.

Jonathan Tobin speaks with legal expert Jerome Marcus about the controversy over plans to reform Israel’s judiciary.

Rothman proposes reforms similar to Levin's, but would make it even harder for the court to cancel laws, while softening changes to judicial appointments and 'reasonableness' test

No government action or failure to act was beyond the purview of the Barak Court

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The gov't aims to hobble the High Court's ability to review legislation. If the judges try to strike down the law that institutes the change, Israel may see a high-stakes showdown

In battle over Court, Left won't go quietly