In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset, on Wednesday (June 14), an opposition lawmaker was appointed to the committee which would pick the judges in the country’s courts in what is being described as a major blow to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the proposed contentious judicial overhaul plan.

<h2>Opposition’s demands for negotiations</h2>

A secret ballot was held in the Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats along with members of the opposition for the selection of the nine-member committee which would choose the judges for Israeli courts.&nbsp;

Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan was paused back in March after which he&nbsp; agreed to negotiate with the opposition lawmakers after weeks of mass protests and international criticism as many called the proposed reforms a threat to democracy.&nbsp;

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The opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers.&nbsp;

The panel not only appoints judges but also approves the makeup of the Supreme Court which has been central to the judicial reform battle. The committee typically comprises lawmakers from both the coalition as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that the ruling coalition, in this case, Netanyahu’s Likud party, control&nbsp;both positions.&nbsp;

<h2>Netanyahu’s failed bid to delay vote</h2>

Since the opposition would not back down on its demands, Netanyahu reportedly asked his allies to oppose all candidates, including its own members and aimed to delay the ballot which would also push all the appointments until the next vote which is a month from now. 
 
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However, after the ballots, which were cast anonymously, were counted it turned out that several coalition members voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Tally Gotliv of the Likud party&nbsp;managed to garner 15 votes and did not clear the threshold. This has now paved the way for another vote for the second seat within 30 days, said the Knesset speaker Amir Ohana.&nbsp;

The vote also exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has raised questions about Netanyahu’s control over his political allies. Meanwhile, the opposition leaders have said that this vote does not change the fact that there is still no committee and the talks would be off the table till the panel is complete.&nbsp;

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“The committee has not been established and the threat to our democracy has not been removed,” said Yair Lapid, the leader of opposition party&nbsp;Yesh Atid. He added, “No committee, no talks.” Lapid also called the vote “good news” since a member from the opposition would remain on the judicial selection committee.&nbsp;

Netanyahu, in a video statement after the vote, said that the opposition was to be blamed for the talks not moving forward even after getting what they wanted. “(National Unity party leader Benny) Gantz and Lapid don’t want real negotiations,” said the Israeli PM, adding that “I promise the citizens of Israel, unlike them, we will act responsibly for our country.”&nbsp;

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In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset, on Wednesday (June 14), an opposition lawmaker was appointed to the committee which would pick the judges in the country’s courts in what is being described as a major blow to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the proposed contentious judicial overhaul plan.

In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset, on Wednesday (June 14), an opposition lawmaker was appointed to the committee which would pick the judges in the country’s courts in what is being described as a major blow to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the proposed contentious judicial overhaul plan. Opposition’s demands for negotiations A secret ballot was held in the Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats along with members of the opposition for the selection of the nine-member committee which would choose the judges for Israeli courts. Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan was paused back in March after which he agreed to negotiate with the opposition lawmakers after weeks of mass protests and international criticism as many called the proposed reforms a threat to democracy. ALSO READ | Explained | Israel: Netanyahu agrees to pause proposed judicial overhaul for now. Here's what happened The opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers. The panel not only appoints judges but also approves the makeup of the Supreme Court which has been central to the judicial reform battle. The committee typically comprises lawmakers from both the coalition as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that the ruling coalition, in this case, Netanyahu’s Likud party, control both positions. Netanyahu’s failed bid to delay vote Since the opposition would not back down on its demands, Netanyahu reportedly asked his allies to oppose all candidates, including its own members and aimed to delay the ballot which would also push all the appointments until the next vote which is a month from now. ALSO READ | Israeli foreign minister slams US VP Kamala Harris over call for ‘independent judiciary’ However, after the ballots, which were cast anonymously, were counted it turned out that several coalition members voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote. Meanwhile, Tally Gotliv of the Likud party managed to garner 15 votes and did not clear the threshold. This has now paved the way for another vote for the second seat within 30 days, said the Knesset speaker Amir Ohana. The vote also exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has raised questions about Netanyahu’s control over his political allies. Meanwhile, the opposition leaders have said that this vote does not change the fact that there is still no committee and the talks would be off the table till the panel is complete. ALSO READ | Israel’s Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests; UK PM stresses on ‘democratic values’ “The committee has not been established and the threat to our democracy has not been removed,” said Yair Lapid, the leader of opposition party Yesh Atid. He added, “No committee, no talks.” Lapid also called the vote “good news” since a member from the opposition would remain on the judicial selection committee. Netanyahu, in a video statement after the vote, said that the opposition was to be blamed for the talks not moving forward even after getting what they wanted. “(National Unity party leader Benny) Gantz and Lapid don’t want real negotiations,” said the Israeli PM, adding that “I promise the citizens of Israel, unlike them, we will act responsibly for our country.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israeli parliament vote delivers setback to PM Netanyahu, his judicial overhaul plan

Israeli PM Netanyahu secured a two-year national budget and suggested this could clear the way for a resumption of his religious-nationalist coalition's contested judicial overhaul. What does this mean and how will it impact the ongoing protests? Ananya Dutta gets you the story.

The West Asia Post: Netanyahu to resume judicial overhaul?

Security forces were gearing up for a potential renewal of violence Thursday, with a controversial march through Jerusalem’s Old City Muslim Quarter slated to go ahead amid sky-high tensions, threats from Palestinian terror groups and pressure from foreign allies to reroute the march.

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As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms&nbsp;proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night. With the Knesset set to reconvene for its summer session on Sunday, there may be another attempt to pass the legislation that would allegedly severely restrict the judiciary.

According to an estimate by the Israeli company Crowd Solutions, there were almost 200,000 people present at the major Tel Aviv rally. The company anticipated that an additional 30,000 people would come in Haifa, 18,000 in Kfar Saba, and 16,000 in Netanya. Numerous other cities across the nation also hosted rallies. Nationally, 430,000 participants were listed by the organisers.

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Protests are continuing for over four months now against the conservative coalition's proposals to reform the legal system which will put most judge appointments under government control, and reduce the High Court of Justice's monitoring authority.&nbsp;

The protests on Saturday&nbsp;entered the 17th week and saw both government supporters and opponents.&nbsp;

In their largest rally to date, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government crammed the streets around the Knesset in Jerusalem on Thursday.

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The rally was intended to give the coalition public support for its initiatives in the face of strong opposition both domestically and internationally.

National Unity head Benny Gantz from opposition, said it was “unacceptable” that a justice minister “who is supposed to develop and strengthen the [judicial] system, attacks and incites against it.” “The fight is about the image of the country and not just about the legal reform. We will not let extremists from either side take control of the country,” Gants added in a speech during which members of the crowd shouted “no to talks.”

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On Sunday, the Knesset is expected to reconvene after a month.&nbsp;All phases of the parliamentary process for judicial overhaul are completed and the legislation is prepared to be enacted in the coming days, if the Knesset chooses.&nbsp; 
 
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As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night.

As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night. With the Knesset set to reconvene for its summer session on Sunday, there may be another attempt to pass the legislation that would allegedly severely restrict the judiciary. According to an estimate by the Israeli company Crowd Solutions, there were almost 200,000 people present at the major Tel Aviv rally. The company anticipated that an additional 30,000 people would come in Haifa, 18,000 in Kfar Saba, and 16,000 in Netanya. Numerous other cities across the nation also hosted rallies. Nationally, 430,000 participants were listed by the organisers. Also Read | Over 210 migrant bodies recovered on Tunisian coast in less than two weeks Protests are continuing for over four months now against the conservative coalition's proposals to reform the legal system which will put most judge appointments under government control, and reduce the High Court of Justice's monitoring authority. The protests on Saturday entered the 17th week and saw both government supporters and opponents. In their largest rally to date, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government crammed the streets around the Knesset in Jerusalem on Thursday. Also Read | 'We thought we could die': Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi on visiting Ukraine last year The rally was intended to give the coalition public support for its initiatives in the face of strong opposition both domestically and internationally. National Unity head Benny Gantz from opposition, said it was “unacceptable” that a justice minister “who is supposed to develop and strengthen the [judicial] system, attacks and incites against it.” “The fight is about the image of the country and not just about the legal reform. We will not let extremists from either side take control of the country,” Gants added in a speech during which members of the crowd shouted “no to talks.” Watch | Pope Francis on a three-day visit to Hungary, meets Ukrainian refugees × On Sunday, the Knesset is expected to reconvene after a month. All phases of the parliamentary process for judicial overhaul are completed and the legislation is prepared to be enacted in the coming days, if the Knesset chooses. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Masses swell on streets in Israel over judicial reforms as Knesset reconvenes

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Jerusalem on Thursday to show support for controversial planned legislation by the far-right coalition government which would see the country's highest court stripped of much of its powers.

Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has lost public support as per a poll which showed that the party is likely to lose more than a third of its seats if it goes into an election currently and won't be able to get a majority along with his hard-right coalition partners.

As the country continues to flare up over the government's controversial plan to tighten control over the Supreme Court which has been paused amid the escalating tension with the Palestinians, the poll carried out by Channel 13 News showed that more than two-thirds of the country's voters were unhappy with Netanyahu’s performance in office.

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The poll indicated that Netanyahu’s Likud party would be able to clinch victory over 20 seats in the 120-member parliament of the country, which is a fall from the 32 seats he won last November.

The poll also stated that his religious-nationalist coalition would not be able to get a majority with 46 seats, which is a fall from 64.

If the elections are held in the current scenario, Benny Gantz's Blue and White party would emerge victorious with 29 seats, followed by Yair Lapid’s centrist party which would clinch victory over 21 seats, as per the survey conducted by Camil Fuchs.

When the people were asked about the performance of Netanyahu as prime minister, 71 per cent of the 699 respondents called it “not good” and 20 per cent agreed that it was “good”, reported Channel 13 News.

The survey was dismissed by the Likud party’s Boaz Bismuth.

“There was an amazing and very, very reliable poll on November 1, I still rely on it,” he said while speaking to Army Radio on Monday, as he referred to the last national election held which ended the political deadlock which was seen five elections in less than four years.

The government led by Netanyahu had pledged to overhaul the judicial system, however, the legislation was paused to allow for compromise discussions with the opposition political parties after weeks of nationwide protests.

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The supporters of the government's plan stated that the change will help restore the balance between the different branches of the government. However, the critics stated that the plan will only weaken the courts and unbridled power will be handed to the government.

The protests have been taking place amid escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians in which more than 250 Palestinians and around 42 Israelis and foreigners have lost their lives.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has lost public support as per a poll which showed that the party is likely to lose more than a third of its seats if it goes into an election currently and won't be able to get a majority along with his hard-right coalition partners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has lost public support as per a poll which showed that the party is likely to lose more than a third of its seats if it goes into an election currently and won't be able to get a majority along with his hard-right coalition partners. As the country continues to flare up over the government's controversial plan to tighten control over the Supreme Court which has been paused amid the escalating tension with the Palestinians, the poll carried out by Channel 13 News showed that more than two-thirds of the country's voters were unhappy with Netanyahu’s performance in office. ALSO READ | Israeli fighter jets hit military compound in Syria in response to rocket strikes The poll indicated that Netanyahu’s Likud party would be able to clinch victory over 20 seats in the 120-member parliament of the country, which is a fall from the 32 seats he won last November. The poll also stated that his religious-nationalist coalition would not be able to get a majority with 46 seats, which is a fall from 64. If the elections are held in the current scenario, Benny Gantz's Blue and White party would emerge victorious with 29 seats, followed by Yair Lapid’s centrist party which would clinch victory over 21 seats, as per the survey conducted by Camil Fuchs. When the people were asked about the performance of Netanyahu as prime minister, 71 per cent of the 699 respondents called it “not good” and 20 per cent agreed that it was “good”, reported Channel 13 News. The survey was dismissed by the Likud party’s Boaz Bismuth. “There was an amazing and very, very reliable poll on November 1, I still rely on it,” he said while speaking to Army Radio on Monday, as he referred to the last national election held which ended the political deadlock which was seen five elections in less than four years. The government led by Netanyahu had pledged to overhaul the judicial system, however, the legislation was paused to allow for compromise discussions with the opposition political parties after weeks of nationwide protests. WATCH | Israel: Funeral held at Kfar Etzion for 2 sisters killed in shootout in West Bank The supporters of the government's plan stated that the change will help restore the balance between the different branches of the government. However, the critics stated that the plan will only weaken the courts and unbridled power will be handed to the government. The protests have been taking place amid escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians in which more than 250 Palestinians and around 42 Israelis and foreigners have lost their lives. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Netanyahu’s Likud party likely to lose more than a third of its seats, predicts poll

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government.

Protesters are now demanding that instead of suspending the legislation—which the experts believe will weaken the judiciary and see political interference in judges' appointment—the coalition government revoke the bill completely.

According to local media, at least 170,000 to 200,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday, while tens of thousands more rallied in numerous cities across the country. Protest organisers even claimed that close to 400,000 people participated in the agitation.

Carrying Israeli flags, people marched through the centre of Israel’s commercial hub, chanting “democracy” and carrying placards condemning Netanyahu’s government.

Netanyahu on Monday suspended the passage of the legislation through parliament following a massive&nbsp;strike that was triggered by his announcement that he was firing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for supporting the protesters' demands.

By Tuesday, most of the parties huddled up to begin talks at the&nbsp;residence of President Isaac Herzog to try to formulate legislation that would be acceptable to both sides of the political spectrum.

<h2>Israel protests continue despite Netanyahu's pause on judicial overhaul plans</h2>

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PM Netanyahu's plan to have a say in the judicial appointments through his new bill triggered a massive reaction among industrialists, economists and&nbsp;former security chiefs, saying that such a move would push&nbsp;the country towards autocracy. Even fighter pilots and military reservists threatened not to report for duty in protest, and the country’s currency, the shekel, tumbled in value.

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Netanyahu argues&nbsp;that a judicial overhaul is needed in order to rein in "a liberal and overly interventionist" court of unelected judges. The opposition, however, says that the legislation would damage the country’s system of checks and balances by concentrating power in the hands of Netanyahu’s allies.&nbsp;

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Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government.

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government. Protesters are now demanding that instead of suspending the legislation—which the experts believe will weaken the judiciary and see political interference in judges' appointment—the coalition government revoke the bill completely. According to local media, at least 170,000 to 200,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday, while tens of thousands more rallied in numerous cities across the country. Protest organisers even claimed that close to 400,000 people participated in the agitation. Carrying Israeli flags, people marched through the centre of Israel’s commercial hub, chanting “democracy” and carrying placards condemning Netanyahu’s government. Netanyahu on Monday suspended the passage of the legislation through parliament following a massive strike that was triggered by his announcement that he was firing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for supporting the protesters' demands. By Tuesday, most of the parties huddled up to begin talks at the residence of President Isaac Herzog to try to formulate legislation that would be acceptable to both sides of the political spectrum. Israel protests continue despite Netanyahu's pause on judicial overhaul plans PM Netanyahu's plan to have a say in the judicial appointments through his new bill triggered a massive reaction among industrialists, economists and former security chiefs, saying that such a move would push the country towards autocracy. Even fighter pilots and military reservists threatened not to report for duty in protest, and the country’s currency, the shekel, tumbled in value. Also read | Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through US, death toll rises to 21 Netanyahu argues that a judicial overhaul is needed in order to rein in "a liberal and overly interventionist" court of unelected judges. The opposition, however, says that the legislation would damage the country’s system of checks and balances by concentrating power in the hands of Netanyahu’s allies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Not satisfied by judicial reforms pause, Israelis continue protests, say revoke the bill

Thousands of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv for the 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul despite its suspension by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel protests continue despite Netanyahu's pause on judicial overhaul plans

Israeli prime minister Netanyahu has delayed his judicial overhaul till next month's parliamentary session. The people of Israel say they will keep protesting till the reforms are scrapped. What's next for Israel? Will Netanyahu's government survive this turmoil? Molly Gambhir reports.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the judicial overhaul until next parliament session amid fears that country's worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition or escalate into violence.

Israel: Judicial overhaul bill delayed till next parliament session | WION Dispatch

After weeks of massive protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul plans, the contentious legislation is now agreed upon to be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, media reports said Monday evening.&nbsp;

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a state televised address made the announcement for the same.&nbsp;"Out of a sense of national responsibility, out of a will to prevent a rupture among our people, I have decided to pause the second and third readings of the bill," he said.&nbsp;

Following this, Israel's top trade union chief Arnon Bar-David called off strikes.&nbsp;"Following the prime minister's announcement I declare the end of the strike," Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut trade union confederation, said in a statement.

“I agreed to remove the veto to reject the legislation in exchange for a commitment by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the legislation would be submitted to the Knesset for approval in the next session,” Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in a statement, as per reports.&nbsp;

This comes after Israel fired Yoav Gallant, the defence minister, for refusing to side with the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. That had sparked further demonstrations in the country which has been witnessing incessant protests for weeks on now.&nbsp;

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While confirming the hold on the legislation, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power Party said in a statement that it will now be taken up after the Passover recess in April.&nbsp;Gvir said that the judicial reform legislation will still be put to a vote during the summer session of parliament.&nbsp;

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He added that he had "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment that the legislation will be brought to the Knesset for approval in the next session if no agreements are reached during the recess.”&nbsp;

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It should be noted that the Knesset’s summer sitting runs April 30 to July 30.&nbsp;

Critics of the proposed judicial overhaul argue that it would undermine the independence of the judiciary and politicize the appointment process, potentially leading to the appointment of judges who are more aligned with the government's political agenda.

The proposal has been met with widespread opposition from various groups, including the Israel Bar Association and opposition politicians. The controversy has sparked public protests and drawn international attention. 
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After weeks of massive protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul plans, the contentious legislation is now agreed upon to be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, media reports said Monday evening.

After weeks of massive protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul plans, the contentious legislation is now agreed upon to be put on hold until the next session of the Knesset, media reports said Monday evening. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a state televised address made the announcement for the same. "Out of a sense of national responsibility, out of a will to prevent a rupture among our people, I have decided to pause the second and third readings of the bill," he said. Following this, Israel's top trade union chief Arnon Bar-David called off strikes. "Following the prime minister's announcement I declare the end of the strike," Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut trade union confederation, said in a statement. “I agreed to remove the veto to reject the legislation in exchange for a commitment by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the legislation would be submitted to the Knesset for approval in the next session,” Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in a statement, as per reports. This comes after Israel fired Yoav Gallant, the defence minister, for refusing to side with the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. That had sparked further demonstrations in the country which has been witnessing incessant protests for weeks on now. Also Read | At least 6 killed, several injured in blast near Afghanistan foreign ministry While confirming the hold on the legislation, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power Party said in a statement that it will now be taken up after the Passover recess in April. Gvir said that the judicial reform legislation will still be put to a vote during the summer session of parliament. Also Read | Myanmar's junta chief pledges to root out shadow govt before elections He added that he had "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment that the legislation will be brought to the Knesset for approval in the next session if no agreements are reached during the recess.” Watch | Ukraine's economy cratered by war, metal industry a pillar to boost it × It should be noted that the Knesset’s summer sitting runs April 30 to July 30. Critics of the proposed judicial overhaul argue that it would undermine the independence of the judiciary and politicize the appointment process, potentially leading to the appointment of judges who are more aligned with the government's political agenda. The proposal has been met with widespread opposition from various groups, including the Israel Bar Association and opposition politicians. The controversy has sparked public protests and drawn international attention. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israeli trade union Histadrut ends strikes after Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul legislation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday in a national address that he was putting a hold to the government’s judicial reform efforts in order to “provide a real opportunity for real dialogue.”

Israel: Judicial overhaul bill delayed till next parliament session

Hundreds of thousands of people stopped working across Israel's universities, airports, ports etc. on Monday to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unprecedented plans to overhaul the country's judicial system.

Universities, airports, ports on strike across Israel over judicial overhaul

After 11 consecutive weeks of mass demonstrations, Israel on Monday presented an amended version of its contentious judicial overhaul. Announcing the amendment Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party on Monday said that the bill to change the way judges are selected has been amended after a first-reading vote. Compared to the initial text, the new version of the contentious reform reportedly puts more lawmakers and members of the judiciary in the judicial appointments panel.

It would need to pass a vote of parliament's law committee before a second and third, final reading by the full chamber.

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The proposed reforms, which are already in motion in Israel's parliament, would give the nation's politicians more power over the courts.&nbsp;

Opponents of Netanyahu have accused him of bringing in the reform with the nefarious motive of quashing possible judgements against him. The PM is currently on trial for corruption charges.

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Defending the new version, the right-wing Likud party said that it "won't enable the coalition or opposition to take over the court, but ensures diversity in the selection of justices".

As per a US White House statement, President Joe Biden on a call with Netanyahu has voiced support for the "compromise." He also stressed the importance of "genuine checks and balances."&nbsp;

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Opposition leader Yair Lapid as per AFP denied that the new version is a "compromise," and said that "if the change in the committee to select judges passes, it will constitute a hostile and dangerous takeover of the court system by ruthless politicians."

While Netanyahu's coalition argues that the proposed reforms are essential to limit judicial overreach, critics say that they threaten Israel's democracy by weakening key checks and balances.

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After 11 consecutive weeks of mass demonstrations, Israel on Monday presented an amended version of its contentious judicial overhaul. Announcing the amendment Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party on Monday said that the bill to change the way judges are selected has been amended after a first-reading vote.

After 11 consecutive weeks of mass demonstrations, Israel on Monday presented an amended version of its contentious judicial overhaul. Announcing the amendment Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party on Monday said that the bill to change the way judges are selected has been amended after a first-reading vote. Compared to the initial text, the new version of the contentious reform reportedly puts more lawmakers and members of the judiciary in the judicial appointments panel. It would need to pass a vote of parliament's law committee before a second and third, final reading by the full chamber. Watch | President Herzog: Israel at a turning point, civil war a red line | Israel Protests The proposed reforms, which are already in motion in Israel's parliament, would give the nation's politicians more power over the courts. Opponents of Netanyahu have accused him of bringing in the reform with the nefarious motive of quashing possible judgements against him. The PM is currently on trial for corruption charges. Also read | Protests in Israel continue for 11th week after PM Netanyahu rejects President Herzog’s proposal Defending the new version, the right-wing Likud party said that it "won't enable the coalition or opposition to take over the court, but ensures diversity in the selection of justices". As per a US White House statement, President Joe Biden on a call with Netanyahu has voiced support for the "compromise." He also stressed the importance of "genuine checks and balances." Also read | Israel judicial reforms: PM Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservists’ protest Opposition leader Yair Lapid as per AFP denied that the new version is a "compromise," and said that "if the change in the committee to select judges passes, it will constitute a hostile and dangerous takeover of the court system by ruthless politicians." While Netanyahu's coalition argues that the proposed reforms are essential to limit judicial overreach, critics say that they threaten Israel's democracy by weakening key checks and balances. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

After 11 weeks of protests, Israel modifies key judicial reform

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (March 19) asked the country's military’s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi on Sunday (March 19) to contain a wave of protest from within the ranks over the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary. “I expect from the military chief of staff and the heads of the branches of the security services to aggressively combat the refusal to serve. There’s no place for refusal to serve in the public discourse," Netanyahu said, the news agency Associated Press reported.&nbsp;

“A state that wishes to exist can’t tolerate such phenomena and we will not tolerate it as well,” he added. The military did not immediately comment on the prime minister's remarks.&nbsp;

A group of Israelis describing themselves as reservists in elite military and intelligence units said they would not turn up for some duties from Sunday.

In a letter circulated to local media, 450 protesters describing themselves as volunteer reservists from military special forces and another 200 as volunteer reservist offensive cyber operators, including from the Mossad and Shin Bet intelligence agencies, said they were now refusing call-ups, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

"We have no contract with a dictator. We would be happy to volunteer when the democracy is safeguarded," the letter read.&nbsp;

Speaking to Kan radio a man describing himself as a military intelligence captain taking part in Sunday's reservist protest, said that he and other signatories were deemed volunteers in part because their time commitments exceeded normal quotas for reservists.

"We are not calling for refusing orders. We call for a halt to the volunteering," he said, adding the protest would be suspended in the event of a compulsory wartime call-up, Reuters reported.

Earlier Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi reportedly warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that the reservists’ protest risks harming the military’s capabilities.&nbsp;

For the last two months, Israelis have been protesting against the government's planned judicial overhaul. The government has said the overhaul is meant to correct the imbalance that has given the courts too much power and prevented lawmakers from carrying out the voting public’s will.

On Sunday, Netanyahu said the legal changes would be carried out responsibly while protecting the basic rights of all citizens.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (March 19) asked the country's military’s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi on Sunday (March 19) to contain a wave of protest from within the ranks over the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (March 19) asked the country's military’s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi on Sunday (March 19) to contain a wave of protest from within the ranks over the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary. “I expect from the military chief of staff and the heads of the branches of the security services to aggressively combat the refusal to serve. There’s no place for refusal to serve in the public discourse," Netanyahu said, the news agency Associated Press reported. “A state that wishes to exist can’t tolerate such phenomena and we will not tolerate it as well,” he added. The military did not immediately comment on the prime minister's remarks. A group of Israelis describing themselves as reservists in elite military and intelligence units said they would not turn up for some duties from Sunday. In a letter circulated to local media, 450 protesters describing themselves as volunteer reservists from military special forces and another 200 as volunteer reservist offensive cyber operators, including from the Mossad and Shin Bet intelligence agencies, said they were now refusing call-ups, the news agency Reuters reported. "We have no contract with a dictator. We would be happy to volunteer when the democracy is safeguarded," the letter read. Speaking to Kan radio a man describing himself as a military intelligence captain taking part in Sunday's reservist protest, said that he and other signatories were deemed volunteers in part because their time commitments exceeded normal quotas for reservists. "We are not calling for refusing orders. We call for a halt to the volunteering," he said, adding the protest would be suspended in the event of a compulsory wartime call-up, Reuters reported. Earlier Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi reportedly warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that the reservists’ protest risks harming the military’s capabilities. For the last two months, Israelis have been protesting against the government's planned judicial overhaul. The government has said the overhaul is meant to correct the imbalance that has given the courts too much power and prevented lawmakers from carrying out the voting public’s will. On Sunday, Netanyahu said the legal changes would be carried out responsibly while protecting the basic rights of all citizens. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israel judicial reforms: PM Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservists’ protest

Israeli protesters spray red paint on the roads leading up to Supreme Court, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a compromise deal for his government’s planned judicial overhaul.

Israeli protesters paint the capital's roads red after Netanyahu spurns compromise

Israeli army veterans are participating in a large demonstration at Ben-Gurion Airport to prevent prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu from leaving for Germany to a state-visit scheduled on Thursday.&nbsp;

A convoy of former hostages and members of the Israeli army who participated in the Entebbe Operation in Uganda in 1976 arrived to demonstrate at the airport against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul.

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Benny Davidson, who was 13 years old when he and the other passengers on board were taken hostage in the 1976 hijack, stated at the protest site on Wednesday that “there needs to be more than those fighters in Entebbe; we need tens, hundreds, or millions to make it clear that civil war is out of the question," reported Israeli newspaper.&nbsp;

An old black Mercedes led the convoy. It was a reference to the then-Ugandan dictator Idi Amin’s official car, a replica of which the Israeli commandos used to reach the hijacked plane.

Operation Entebbe was initiated after German and Palestinian hijackers took control of an Air France jet from Tel Aviv for Paris. The hijackers diverted the plane to Entebbe, the main airport of Uganda.

They&nbsp;presented their demands to Israel for&nbsp;the release of a sizable number of Palestinian detainees in exchange for the release of the 247 hostages.&nbsp;

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The Israeli mission involved flying Hercules aircraft to Uganda underneath the radar's detection and donning Ugandan military uniform. They also flew an exact copy of Amin's vehicle as a decoy to the terrorists. A total of 248 captives, primarily Israeli and Jewish, were freed.&nbsp;

The operation resulted in the deaths of four civilians and one Israeli soldier, including Yoni Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu's brother.&nbsp;On Thursday, there will be another day of nationwide protests against the government's judicial coup, called "The day of escalating resistance."

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The largest street protests in Israel's history, according to organisers, took place on Saturday night when hundreds of thousands of Israelis demonstrated against the government's judicial plans. However, Netanyahu says that the adjustments would limit the influence of courts and will rebalance the arms of government.&nbsp;

In recent months, there has been a noticeably increased level of violence between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Israeli army veterans are participating in a large demonstration at Ben-Gurion Airport to prevent prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu from leaving for Germany to a state-visit scheduled on Thursday. A convoy of former hostages and members of the Israeli army who participated in the Entebbe Operation in Uganda in 1976 arrived to demonstrate at the airport against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. Also Read | India: BSF protecting borders, ready to give befitting reply to any infiltration attempt Benny Davidson, who was 13 years old when he and the other passengers on board were taken hostage in the 1976 hijack, stated at the protest site on Wednesday that “there needs to be more than those fighters in Entebbe; we need tens, hundreds, or millions to make it clear that civil war is out of the question," reported Israeli newspaper. An old black Mercedes led the convoy. It was a reference to the then-Ugandan dictator Idi Amin’s official car, a replica of which the Israeli commandos used to reach the hijacked plane. Operation Entebbe was initiated after German and Palestinian hijackers took control of an Air France jet from Tel Aviv for Paris. The hijackers diverted the plane to Entebbe, the main airport of Uganda. They presented their demands to Israel for the release of a sizable number of Palestinian detainees in exchange for the release of the 247 hostages. Also Read | Ola Electric offers free upgrade of front fork in S1, S1 pro scooters amid controversy The Israeli mission involved flying Hercules aircraft to Uganda underneath the radar's detection and donning Ugandan military uniform. They also flew an exact copy of Amin's vehicle as a decoy to the terrorists. A total of 248 captives, primarily Israeli and Jewish, were freed. The operation resulted in the deaths of four civilians and one Israeli soldier, including Yoni Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu's brother. On Thursday, there will be another day of nationwide protests against the government's judicial coup, called "The day of escalating resistance." Watch | 48 teams, 104 matches: Has FIFA devalued the football World Cup? The largest street protests in Israel's history, according to organisers, took place on Saturday night when hundreds of thousands of Israelis demonstrated against the government's judicial plans. However, Netanyahu says that the adjustments would limit the influence of courts and will rebalance the arms of government. In recent months, there has been a noticeably increased level of violence between Israel and the Palestinians. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Thousands of women, dressed in red, formed human chains on Wednesday to protest against the planned judicial overhaul of the right-wing Israeli government that would strictly limit the powers of the judiciary.&nbsp;

Several sectyions of Israeli society have joined the weekly protests against the plans of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the ability of Supreme Court to rule against the executive and the legislature, while giving decisive powers to lawmakers in appointment of judges.&nbsp;

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Marking the International Women's Day, the women joined the protests at the popular Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while clapping and chanting "democracy".&nbsp;

&nbsp;"It's supposed to be a happy day that we celebrate our rights but now we need to protest again," said Moran Katzenstein at a demonstration in Jerusalem. "We all wear red and we show that we are drawing a red line and we will not allow this government to harm our rights,” she added.&nbsp;

The protesters waved signs reading "harming women's rights, not on our shift" and "women's struggle," as they demonstrated against the legislation, which was proposed by Netanyahu with his religious allies and right-wing groups last month.&nbsp;

On Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that a compromise in the judicial overhual plan of the government could be imminent, however, opposition leader Benny Gantz said that no negotiations will take place till the legislation is halted.

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"Agreements can be reached, compromise on democracy we cannot reach," Gantz stated. Women dressed in red stood in a line at the famous Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while they clapped and chanted "democracy."&nbsp;

"We feel that every step of this reform is going to hurt women and take women's rights back," Adi Agasi-Shafir said. "We are going to be deprived of all the rights and achievements that we managed to get so far, it's really dangerous and we're not willing to accept that," Agasi-Shafir added.&nbsp;

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Thousands of women, dressed in red, formed human chains on Wednesday to protest against the planned judicial overhaul of the right-wing Israeli government that would strictly limit the powers of the judiciary.

Thousands of women, dressed in red, formed human chains on Wednesday to protest against the planned judicial overhaul of the right-wing Israeli government that would strictly limit the powers of the judiciary. Several sectyions of Israeli society have joined the weekly protests against the plans of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the ability of Supreme Court to rule against the executive and the legislature, while giving decisive powers to lawmakers in appointment of judges. ALSO READ | Six Palestinians killed during Israel military raid in West Bank Marking the International Women's Day, the women joined the protests at the popular Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while clapping and chanting "democracy". "It's supposed to be a happy day that we celebrate our rights but now we need to protest again," said Moran Katzenstein at a demonstration in Jerusalem. "We all wear red and we show that we are drawing a red line and we will not allow this government to harm our rights,” she added. The protesters waved signs reading "harming women's rights, not on our shift" and "women's struggle," as they demonstrated against the legislation, which was proposed by Netanyahu with his religious allies and right-wing groups last month. On Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that a compromise in the judicial overhual plan of the government could be imminent, however, opposition leader Benny Gantz said that no negotiations will take place till the legislation is halted. WATCH | Israel president says judicial compromise 'closer' as protests escalate "Agreements can be reached, compromise on democracy we cannot reach," Gantz stated. Women dressed in red stood in a line at the famous Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while they clapped and chanted "democracy." "We feel that every step of this reform is going to hurt women and take women's rights back," Adi Agasi-Shafir said. "We are going to be deprived of all the rights and achievements that we managed to get so far, it's really dangerous and we're not willing to accept that," Agasi-Shafir added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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