The Bill passed by a 64-0 vote, after opposition lawmakers abandoned the Knesset plenum in protest. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JERUSALEM – Israel’s Parliament voted into law on Monday contested curbs on some Supreme Court powers submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.The chances to reach a compromise had appeared slim as lawmakers began voting.
“We’re on our way to a disaster,” Mr Lapid told lawmakers during the stormy debate. “If you vote for this Bill, you will weaken the state of Israel, the people of Israel and the Israel Defence Forces.”fear aims to curb judicial independence, “There’s no reason to fear this amendment. There are many reasons to see it as an important step towards restoring balance between the branches of government as respecting voters’ choice,” said Mr Levin.
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