Tensions high as Israeli Supreme Court convenes on judicial overhaul

Sep 12, 2023

Opponents of the judicial overhaul filed petitions against the “Reasonableness Law” to restrict judges’ use of the “reasonableness” standard.

Israel Parliament passes “Reasonableness” bill to limit judicial power

Jul 24, 2023

The bill in Israel's parliament was passed by a vote of 64-9 with all members of the governing coalition voting in its favour.

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down Netanyahu govt's judicial overhaul law

Jan 02, 2024

By a decision of eight votes to seven, the Supreme Court decided that the government's modification to the so-called reasonableness law should be rejected.

Israel: Protests in Jerusalem ahead of final Knesset votes on judicial ‘Reasonableness’ Bill

Jul 23, 2023

Many of the protesters marched the 40 miles from Tel Aviv, with others joining along the way. The protesters pitched tents at Gan Sacher...

"VVPAT slip should be given to voter...": Digvijaya Singh

Dec 19, 2023

In a statement on 'X', Digvijaya questioned the reasonableness of this proposal, stating, "After casting the vote, give the VVPAT slip to the voter,...

"Major changes in democracy must have broad consensus": White House on Israel judicial reforms

Jul 24, 2023

Reacting over the polarising "Reasonableness" bill in Israel's Knesset, the White House called the "slimmest possible majority" as "unfortunate" and said that major changes...