Knesset
View of the Supreme Court Building, with the Knesset building visible in the background (israeltourism - flickr.com/photos/visitisrael/6180275423)
July 26, 2023, 11:02 am
Long-overdue judicial reform process finally underway
The court will lose its authority to overturn legislation on the discretionary basis of what it deems to be acceptable or proper.
By Alex Traiman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seated, consults with Justice Minister Yair Levin during discussion and a vote in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, Feb. 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 23, 2023, 12:43 pm
Israeli government advances legislation that could all but eliminate judicial review
The government also advanced a bill that would prohibit the Supreme Court from disqualifying government ministers from serving.
By Ron Kampeas
Knesset Building (Photo by Beny Shlevich, creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons)
February 21, 2023, 11:44 am
In major step, Israeli judicial reform bill passes first parliamentary vote
The 63-47 vote took place early Tuesday morning, following a second week of mass protests outside the Knesset.
By Ben Sales
President Isaac Herzog delivers a message to the nation from his office in Jerusalem, Feb. 12, 2023. (Screenshot/ GPO via The Times of Israel)
February 14, 2023, 4:17 pm
Tens of thousands rally at Knesset against overhaul: ‘Worried for Israel’s future’
Opposition leader Lapid says "we will not stay quiet as they destroy everything that is precious and sacred to us"; mass congestion as crowds converge on Jerusalem
By Sharon Wrobel, Carrie Keller-Lynn and ToI Staff
Knesset Building (Photo by Beny Shlevich, creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons)
June 30, 2022, 9:17 am
Knesset disbands, sets elections for November 1; Lapid to become PM at midnight
Parliament formally disperses a year after inauguration of diverse coalition, sending Israel to its 5th national vote in less than 4 years
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
A topless protester sits on a menorah statue near the Knesset during a demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on July 21, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 22, 2020, 12:47 pm
Topless social work protester pushes back against tide of criticism
Woman who climbed menorah statue and removed shirt says she doesn’t see actions as disrespectful to state symbol, laments that breasts make headlines but not rape.
By TOI Staff
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