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The Israeli parliament’s new legislation limiting Supreme Court oversight of government policies has raised alarm over deepening societal divisions and potential democratic backsliding.

On July 24, the Knesset voted to limit the powers of the Supreme Court to strike down legislation as the first step in a comprehensive “judicial overhaul” orchestrated by Israel’s far-right government. This is by no means the “end” of Israeli democracy. To the contrary, the coalition that forced it through is itself the product of some unlikely circumstances and may not survive much longer, especially given the economic, security, and diplomatic chal-lenges it will very shortly face.

APN's mission is to educate and persuade the American public and its leadership to support and adopt policies that will lead to comprehensive, durable, Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab peace, based on a two-state solution, guaranteeing both peoples security, and consistent with U.S. national interests.

"We want a state where everyone is equal before the rule of law, a state where there are no privileged people," said the minister.

Coalition MKs attack AG during debate on 'reasonableness' bill, with committee chair Rothman accusing her of not protecting public interest; opposition MK slams 'fascist worldview'

Hours after first vote, Rothman reconvenes panel on bill to nix judicial oversight tool; claims it will only apply to cabinet and ministers despite its mention of 'other officials'

Canceling this judicial tool would lift yet another barrier to unlimited power and open the door for rampant corruption

To the left and the right everyone is making a mess in Israeli politics. Ironically, IDF soldiers, who are much younger than the Knesset members in charge, are forced to act as the nation's adults.

JERUSALEM (AP): Thousands of Israelis blocked traffic and snarled movement at the country’s main international airport on Monday, the latest mass demonstration over Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious planned judicial overhaul that has divided the...

Opposition and coalition members continued to clash in the committee over the protests and military operation that unfolded during the week.