Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure to halt the government's plans to implement significant changes to the country's judiciary. The proposed overhaul has triggered widespread public outrage, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in protest.
Critics of the Supreme Court, including members of Netanyahu's coalition government, argue that the court is biased towards the left and has become too involved in politics. They also claim that the court prioritizes minority rights over national interests. The government's proposed changes would limit the Supreme Court's authority to overrule the legislature and the executive, and give more power to coalition lawmakers in appointing judges.
The current process for selecting judges requires agreement between politicians and judges on the panel, but the proposed changes would give the government more control over the appointment process. Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption, has claimed that the changes aim to bring more balance and diversity to the Supreme Court. He has also accused the media of misrepresenting the plan and inciting protests to undermine his government. The proposed changes have raised concerns among Israel's Western allies.
Israel's proposed changes to the selection of judges have sparked criticism that the move will undermine democratic checks and balances, weaken the courts, and give unbridled power to the government. The government's current 64-56 majority in the one-chamber parliament has caused concern amongst Western allies, who fear for democratic rights and potential international legal cases. The Defence Minister has called for the legislation to be pulled due to the protests and impact on national security. While some of the changes have been deferred until April 30, the Prime Minister is expected to freeze the legislation following mass protests and calls for a pause.
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