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On Monday, the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, enacted a relatively modest law that restricts judicial power. The bill bars the Israeli Supreme Court from overturning national government decisions based on “reasonableness,”

On Monday, the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, enacted a relatively modest law that restricts judicial power. The bill bars the Israeli Supreme Court from overturning national government decisions based on “reasonableness,”

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The legal concept of “reasonableness,” which has allowed the Supreme Court to strike down ministerial appointments, among other things, is at the center of a domestic crisis gripping the country.

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Sunday is still many hours and minutes away, and Elbashan said that reaching a compromise is still a possibility.

The reservation amendments will be voted on by the committee, and if rejected added to the bill during final reading votes at the Knesset.

The Attorney General's Adherence to Netanyahu's Corruption Indictments Makes Her His Prime Target, but It's Uncertain if He Will Swiftly Dismiss Her. 'She’s Good for Him,' Says a Minister, Because as Long as She Exists, 'He Has Someone to Blame'

Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee chairman Simcha Rothman said he wouldn't tolerate interference and interruptions amid a push to pass a controversial bill that has sparked mass protests.

Critics of the law argue that it is a highly subjective tool for judicial activism that allows the court to subvert government policy with its own views.