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The opposition may continue to try to set preconditions on the negotiations, in order to leverage other non-judicial reform political objectives.

In Israel, Supreme Court justices effectively appoint themselves and their successors. Reformers says that's undemocratic.

Judges control the process in Israel. Reformers say that leads to groupthink.

From the blog of Paul Mirbach at The Times of Israel

Opponents of the legislation argue it violates key principles underpinning Israel's democratic character, opening the window for the High Court to invalidate the law

Inside Politics: The prime minister still has a window to retreat from the judicial reform his coalition is intent on passing.

A key part of Israel's judicial reform would change the composition and function of the Judicial Selection Committee.

Gallant reportedly fears widespread refusal to serve throughout all branches of the IDF as part of nationwide protests against the judicial reform.

MKs voice their approval for altered proposal rejected by opposition; parties insist bill will 'end the undemocratic state in which judges appoint themselves'

According to tweaked draft, coalition would choose the justices to fill the first two Supreme Court openings in its tenure, gain full authority over lower court appointments