Israel Moves to Round Two of Its Democracy Stress Test

BY: GARY GRAPPO

Right-wing Knesset shifts court doctrine, advancing plan to reshape judicial authority in Israel's governance.

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Israel's Knesset removes "reasonableness" for court oversight, sparks broad opposition and nationwide protests.

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Opponents persist, challenge law, ironic court review echoes historic Marbury v. Madison, testing authority limits.

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Netanyahu's coalition: Likud allies with far-right, ultra-Orthodox, anti-Arab factions, dissent on court rulings persists.

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Frustrated coalition emulates GOP tactics, seeks to alter core democratic court checks and balances in Israel.

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Coalition targets court's authority: new justices chosen by Knesset, aiming for more right-wing influence.

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Knesset reform threatens court, democracy's powers, risks religious-state shift, unchecked West Bank changes.

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Knesset pause, PM delays reform, brewing judicial clash, opposition resists, polls shift, Netanyahu's party weakens.

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