This Is How Occupying Palestine Has Undone Israeli Democracy

BY: JUAN COLE

Israeli Knesset limits High Court's power. Controversial amidst protests and broader court system changes.

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Harari warns: Restricting top court in weak checks parliamentary system risks significant move towards autocracy.

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High court used British-rooted doctrine to void Deri's cabinet role, his legal issues raised concerns.

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Netanyahu keeps Shas support despite cabinet change. Party's rightward shift aligns with West Bank settlement.

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Israeli Ultra-Orthodox: low taxes, Torah subsidies, no military. 13% population burden, cheap housing on Palestinian land.

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At +976 Magazine, Ben Reiff noted Justice Minister Yariv Levin links judiciary actions to Palestine, BDS support.

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Netanyahu aims for Knesset to override court on rights laws. Extremists oppose international law reliance.

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High court used diverse legal sources to support settlements, disregarding international law and conventions.

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