Israel's Supreme Court on Monday handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a major setback in his efforts to overhaul the country's judicial system.
The court rejected part of Netanyahu's reforms, which barred judges from overturning government decisions the court deemed “unfair.” Netanyahu's government passed the law in July.
In an 8-7 ruling, the court argued that the law threatens “severe and unprecedented harm to the vital character of the State of Israel as a democratic state.”
Controversy over Netanyahu's reform efforts led to widespread unrest in Israel throughout the summer, with tens of thousands of citizens protesting the move. However, the faction was largely sidelined following the October 7 massacre by Hamas.
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Israel's Supreme Court on Monday handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a major setback in his efforts to overhaul the country's judicial system. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)
Netanyahu must now manage his battle with the courts alongside his war against Hamas in Gaza. In the final days of 2023, he confirmed that the war would continue for “many more months”.
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Netanyahu must now manage his battle with the courts alongside his war against Hamas in Gaza. In the final days of 2023, he confirmed that the war would continue for “many more months”. (AP/Adel Hana)
The IDF announced a partial withdrawal of some troops operating in Gaza on Monday. The move marks a new phase in the conflict, in which officials say Israel will take a more targeted approach against remaining Hamas militants.
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The IDF announced a partial withdrawal of some troops operating in Gaza on Monday. The move marks a new phase in the conflict, in which officials say Israel will take a more targeted approach against remaining Hamas militants. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)
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Israel controls all areas of Gaza, but Hamas terrorists continue to carry out ambushes.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
