July 23, 2023
1 min read

Judicial overhaul sparks protests in Israel

Demonstrators say the reforms will weaken the courts and give the ruling coalition limitless power….reports Asian Lite News

Thousands of Israelis continue their march to Jerusalem to protest against the government’s plan to overhaul the judicial system.

The 70-km march began on Thursday in Tel Aviv, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday in an address to the country that he would continue pushing forward with a bill that would limit the power of the courts to review government decisions and appointments.

The final vote on the bill is expected on Monday and will likely pass due to the majority the coalition has in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament.

On Saturday morning, the protestors reached the outskirts of Jerusalem. In the evening, they set up a camp in front of the Knesset, Xinhua news agency reported.

On Friday, Israeli media reported an increase in the number of military reservists’ defections, raising concerns about how this may affect military preparedness. 

In a phone call earlier this week, US President Joe Biden also urged Netanyahu to freeze the legislation until a broader consensus is reached.

Netanyahu and his partners say the reforms are necessary in order to limit the judicial system which has become too powerful in recent decades. They also say the Supreme Court often intervenes in political issues that should be determined by the Parliament.

Demonstrators say the reforms will weaken the courts and give the ruling coalition limitless power.

ALSO READ: Israel and US launch climate union

Previous Story

Diaspora’s success redefines US perception of India

Next Story

US still a magnet for Indians

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan’s Shadow War in Balochistan

At least 50 killed by Pakistan-backed death squads in Balochistan in April, says HRCB — toll expected to rise in May….reports Asian Lite News The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reported

Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks

The upcoming talks follow a significant hiatus in diplomatic engagement between the two nations, which have been locked in a brutal conflict since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Russia and

UN Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers

Thursday was observed as the 77th UN Peacekeepers Day, honouring the work of 61,353 peacekeepers, of whom 5,375 hailed from India….reports Asian Lite News Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who

Modi’s New Warfare Playbook

Modi has upended the old playbook and India and Pakistan are entering dangerous new territory where nuclear deterrence is no longer a guarantee against conventional conflict…writes Collins Chong Yew Keat The India-Pakistan
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Israel calls up 6 reserve battalions amid unrest in West Bank

Israel’s military has said it will be calling up six

Israeli missile attack targets Syrian seaport

A fresh Israeli missile attack targeted the commercial seaport of